SO DO I, BUT MINE’S MEANER: John Thune Has a Message for Democrats Upset at J6 Pardons.

OPEN THREAD: It’s all you.

THE NEW SPACE RACE: China explores using orbiting lasers to power spacecraft on the moon.

IS THERE ANYTHING IT CAN’T DO? Study Finds Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, But There’s a Catch. “But there’s a twist to the tale – the association only applies to unsweetened, caffeinated coffee.”

Well, decaf is just dirty water. And I’m not surprised that a 600 calorie double pump mochalatte sugar bomb isn’t good for you.

#JOURNALISM:

Gosh, are there any other facts that might be important in this situation that you would mention in the tweet @peterbakernyt?
I’d be really interested in hearing what the wife herself actually said.
I’m just playing with you because I know what the wife herself actually said. So… https://t.co/R1LPIFp4ML

— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) January 21, 2025

Related:

MSNBC is flaming pile of garbage.

Samantha Hegseth, the ex-wife has come out and said this FORMER sister-in-law of her had no permission or authorization to speak on her behalf.

I smell a defamation lawsuit coming. pic.twitter.com/MpWjbHSYSN

— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) January 21, 2025

NBC to Pete’s 2nd wife: Someone told us Pete abused you

Wife: I wasn’t abused

NBC: Ok well we’re gonna write an article with these claims to smear Pete

Wife: Your info is inaccurate

NBC: Ok well we’re gonna post the article anyway

You literally don’t hate the journos enough. https://t.co/IGlrn6PrZW

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 21, 2025

WELL, GOOD: Surprising New Research Links Common Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk.

HEH:

Superman Under Fire After Hundreds Of Images Surface Of Him Giving Nazi Salute https://t.co/mKyARpDnaE pic.twitter.com/Kof2naCoaJ

— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) January 21, 2025

FROM BOB GRABOYES: Second Conversation with Temple Grandin: America’s destructive disdain for vocational-technical education. Innovation’s need for small, nimble firms. Real-world eyeballing as check on academic stats. Different kinds of thinkers. Etc.

THEY’VE CERTAINLY BEEN PROMISING IT LONG ENOUGH: Aptera Says Its $40,000 Solar-Powered EV Is Finally Coming This Year. Should You Believe It?

CULTURE CHANGE: Six Reasons That NFA Items Have Become Much More Popular.

HMM: Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired.

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THE SCIENCE WAS SETTLED: Why taking fever-reducing meds and drinking fluids may not be the best way to treat flu and fever. Out: Rest in bed, drink plenty of fluids, and take Tylenol or NSAIDs to relieve aches and pains.

TO BE FAIR, THEY ALSO KEEP THEIR OWN CITIZENS AWAY FROM TIKTOK: Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X.

WELL, DAMN: Clinical trial finds no benefit from aspirin in preventing colorectal cancer recurrence.

DIVERSITY PROBLEM: Zero Republican professors found across seven departments at U. Cincinnati.

IMPOSSIBLE, WE’RE SPENDING MORE ON EDUCATION THAN EVER BEFORE: Historic decline in IQ could stem from poor education, study shows.

I MENTION HIM AS AN EXAMPLE IN MY SUBSTACK ESSAY: How a long-haired gay giant helped Trump flip Pennsylvania red.

FIGHT THE POWER:

Lol at The Irish Times trying to shame me on this glorious day. If only they knew how fucking proud I feel pic.twitter.com/sIAQ6zDtHx

— Eoghan McCabe (@eoghan) January 20, 2025

Ireland’s ruling class makes Britain’s look okay. Glad to see there’s still some resistance.

MY LATEST SUBSTACK ESSAY: Trump 47: A Civilizational Fork in the Road. Let’s be sure to take it: Some action items to get started.

DON SURBER: Trump roars in like a lion: “This [inauguration] speech is the biggest F you to the ruling global elites in history.”

ANDREW STILES: Happy Liberation Day, America: Trump Outlines Optimistic Vision in Second Inaugural Address.

JAMES PETHOKOUKIS: A New American Golden Age: Trump is right. A range of technology breakthroughs, backed by trillion-dollar investments, could spark a transformative era — if we make the right policy choices to fully unlock their potential. I have confidence that Trump’s administration will do so.

HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: 23% Of Harvard MBAs Are Struggling To Land Jobs.

CHANGE:

A conservative activist who has been on the board of a group supporting Jan. 6 defendants has been named interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., the position that has overseen the hundreds of cases brought in the Capitol siege investigation. https://t.co/2aKBFDlrsd

— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 21, 2025

HARSH, BUT FAIR:

You’re a pardoned war criminal. No one cares what you think about anything. You should be preparing for your deposition and testimony since you’re now banned from pleading the Fifth. https://t.co/bJm9qcIDzh

— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) January 20, 2025