Nashville’s Democrat mayor released the names of multiple federal law enforcement agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), drawing ire from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who say that the mayor is putting law enforcement at risk. Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s office released information on interactions between ICE agents and Nashville emergency service personnel, dropping data that included the names of federal law enforcement...

Hey, have you heard? Life is kind of stressful. Between a news cycle that just won’t quit and the never-ending temptation to doom-scroll, finding small moments of joy throughout the day has become more important than ever. Case in point: A dog wearing sunglasses.A news headline that makes you want to high-five a million angels. A sweet snack that boosts your dopamine, courtesy of our friends at All In.Or a tweet so perfectly timed it restores your faith in the algorithm (even if only for a second).These momentary mood boosters are everywhere you look—you just have to be able to find them underneath all the noise. And that’s where we come in.Consider this weekly web series your cheat sheet to the best of the Internet—not just random memes to make you laugh, but examples of people truly finding something extraordinary in the mundane. We'll be delivering five pieces of media that allow you to stop for a second, take a breath, and feel just a little bit brighter among the daily stress. (Think of us as your chronically online bestie who knows exactly how to make you smile, exactly when you need it the most.)Ready to laugh? Have your heart melted? Cry happy tears? Let's get into it. 1. Petunia the pig @knightk64 #petuniathepig#fyp#babypig#alltheprettygirls#animallove ♬ original sound - petuniathepig1 With over nine million views on a single video alone, you know there’s got to be something special about Petunia the Pig. And there is. Behold: the tiniest, most adorable pig we’ve ever laid eyes on. Abandoned by her pig mother, Petunia is a spotted teacup pig who was taken in by TikTok user @knightk64, and we’re all the better for it. She snorts (squeaks) constantly. She tippy-taps across the floor. She takes long naps nestled in her favorite blanket. And she now even has an adopted teacup pig sister named Rosie. Not to be dramatic, but we’d die for this pig. 2. Pop Muzik dances  @ptpowers Everyone’s #foryoupage the @project21 dance or just us? #dad #baby #dance #fyp #trending ♬ Pop Muzik - M & Robin Scott Remember when TikTok used to be a dancing app? The dance trends are making a comeback now in the best way—and this new trend is the most fun we’ve seen people having on this app in a while. The trend started when a mega-talented group of girls from the Project 21 dance studio performed at the NYCDA 2025 dance competition in Las Vegas back in early April. Not only did the girls nab some of the highest awards at the competition, their recorded performance quickly went viral. The song choice? The 1979 classic “Pop Muzik.” The dance? Impossible to look away from. (Here’s a short clip of the girls in all their glory.) While the original dance is just so fun to watch, what might be even more fun is seeing all the copycat performances and tutorials that have been launched across TikTok ever since. If this doesn’t make you want to get up and dance, nothing will. 3. Seeking out the extra in the ordinary  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Upworthy (@upworthy) There are so many beautiful moments each day that are worth noticing, and the folks at All In are out to help us recognize them. Each week, the All In crew takes to the streets to find the "extra" in the ordinary—small moments of joy that make a typical day just a little bit brighter. Today's moment of joy? Finding community and feeling like you're part of something really special. Can't get much better than that. 4. This tweet series about COVID lockdowns I recreated famous pieces of artwork with my cat…. https://t.co/VITX2hrodx pic.twitter.com/NYCFZWNmSQ— Maddie ? (@Maddie_C18) March 25, 2023 Back in 2023, a study in the British Medical Journal made headlines when it claimed that the COVID lockdowns of 2020 only “minimally” affected people’s mental health. As you can probably guess, when news of the study hit Twitter, people were not having it. Cue one of the funniest and most eye-opening discussions of mental health we’ve possibly ever had as a society. Thousands of people took to the Internet to quote-tweet the article, sharing the most unhinged things they did while stuck in the confines of their house or bedroom, such as: Learning how to play a recorder with one nostril. Watching Glee 26 times in a row. Throwing a birthday party for the dishwasher. The list goes on. As the fifth year anniversary of COVID lockdowns just passed, these tweets are circulating again. They’re funny, they’re raw, and they shine a spotlight on the effects of isolation on mental health in a way that’s never been done before. Here’s part one of a series, and here are some more. Enjoy!5. Thirst edits featuring regular people @coreymbrandon thank you ? @Chili’s Grill & Bar #chilis #CapCut ♬ som original - helo Here’s where the writer of this article shows her age and admits that, before this trend, she had no idea what a thirst edit was. Allow us to break it down for you: According to ChatGPT, a thirst edit is a video (or series of short videos), usually with specific music or text overlays, created to be seductive and attention grabbing. (Kinda like this, only set to music.) This new trend takes a normal thirst edit and flips it on its head. Instead of trying to seduce the audience, people are now using thirst traps to romanticize daily life—stuff like eating mozzarella sticks at Chili’s, or hanging out by the pool—or to cheekily boost their own confidence. Set to the song “My Bubble Gum” by Rasheeda, this trend is just normal, everyday people absolutely feeling themselves and celebrating ordinary life. We love to see it. For even more “extra”-ordinary moments, come find us on social media (@upworthy) or on upworthy.com! For scrumptious snacks that add an extra boost of joy to your day, be sure to check out All In.

Japan stands on the brink of a medical breakthrough: the development of artificial blood that could transform emergency medicine and save countless lives. Source: Japan to Begin Clinical Trials for Artificial Blood in 2025 – MedEdge MEA Fascinating. (And, indeed, purple.)

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Death To The Crown The Haunted: Death To The Crown “‘Death To The Crown’ is one of those songs that just came out of pure frustration,” noted The Haunted guitarist Ola Englund. “It’s about that feeling when you’re watching politicians or leaders treat real people like pawns in some kind of game. It’s not about any one person or country — it’s about the bigger pattern. “ Band Of Brothers Warmen: Band Of Brothers It’s the title track from the band’s upcoming album due August 15th. “We really wrote this album together,” says keyboardist Janne “Warman” Wirman. “It feels like a real band — a true band of brothers.” Lonely God Fit For A King: Lonely God The title track from the band’s upcoming eighth album (due August 1st) “relates to the pursuit of power,” explains vocalist Ryan Kirby. “They’re trading companionship, relationships, and love for power and money. You may have all of the power and be a ‘God,’ but it’s a lonely spot because the world despises you.” ### The post New Tracks From The Haunted, Warmen & Fit For A King appeared first on RockinTown.

A Hindu declared in response to the grotesque performance that ‘Christianity is under attack,’ asking, ‘Who is behind it? What is the purpose?’