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What was perhaps the least timely book tour in American history has been postponed.Fresh from his Friday vote for a funding bill that much of the Democratic base objected to, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was set to embark on a tour this week for his latest tome. But its hard to execute a successful book event, let alone a string of them, when fired-up protesters are shouting down the authors every breath. Over the past few days, that outcome looked increasingly inevitable.Postponing the tour may have seemed like the only way Schumer could save face. It wont do anything to defer his reckoning online, however, especially on Bluesky, where the senator has sunk to previously unimagined lows of unpopularity.The left-leaning alternative to X had been seething with anger the past couple months, mostly directed at omnipresent targets Donald Trump and Elon Musk. At the same time, the social media site also carried an ambient current of rage aimed at Democrats for not mounting an effective opposition to Trumps administration.Generally, that rage has seemed kind of amorphous: not bound too much to any particular ball the Dems dropped, but rather a desire to see meaningful action of any kind. Last weeks funding bill vote presented an opportunity for critics to more sharply target their disapproval.Swallowing the poison pillTo recap: Republicans excluded their Democratic colleagues from negotiations on a spending bill to avert a government shutdown, offering them a bill littered with insulting provisions, like the one that would make it impossible for Congress to undo Trumps haphazard tariffs. It was a poison pill for Dems to swallow, suffused with the not-even-implicit threat to blame them for the resulting shutdown if they refused (despite the fact that Republicans currently control all three branches of government and polling suggests they would shoulder the blame).While House Democrats were ready to call the GOPs bluff, and Senate Democrats hinted that they would do the same, Schumer ultimately capitulated, swallowing the poison pill. On the right, his move was greeted with crocodile-smile congrats from Trump and outright mockery from the House Judiciary. On the left, the response was far more venomous.Schumer had finally assumed ownership of the general anger toward Democrats that had been roiling online for months, redirecting it toward himself.While there has been plenty of cathartic venting and activist organizing around Schumer on Bluesky, many of the sites users have also been channeling their fury into savage memes. Some pop culture-themed digs at Schumer place him alternately in the worlds of Die Hard, Star Wars, and Liam Neesons avenging dad series, Taken.[if Chuck Schumer replaced Liam Neeson in Taken]CHUCK SCHUMER: [on phone] I dont know who you are or what you want, but I will find you and I will help you kill my daughter born miserable (@bornmiserable.bsky.social) 2025-03-14T02:36:35.850ZOne popular post begged the music industrys most merciless antagonist, Kendrick Lamar, to turn his attention to Schumer, while another likened the Senate minority leader to Lamars utterly annihilated bte noire, Drake.Other posters on Bluesky played with Schumers name in every conceivable insulting permutation. If it rhymes with Chuck and is unflattering, people posted it in droves. The fact that the Senators last name can be easily slotted into the cross-generational insult ok boomer did not escape users notice either. And a surprisingly large number of others opted instead for calling him Charles Entertainment Schumer, the official full name of childrens pizza restaurant mascot Chuck E. Cheesewho, incidentally, is a rodent.Senator Schumer on the Galactic Empire: we will allow them to blow up planets for now in the event this makes them unpopular and then maybe we can get some of their support to stop blowing up planets Tyler, from the Internet (@tylerjameshill.com) 2025-03-14T00:20:38.544ZSo I have a book coming outA lot of the Bluesky hostility prior to Mondays cancellation announcement had focused on Schumers planned book tour. One viral tweet depicted Schumer as the fire-engulfed This Is Fine dog, a symbol of ill-timed complacency during Trumps turbulent first term, with the titular phrase changed to So I have a book coming out.Even before Fridays vote, the idea of such a high-profile member of the opposition party spending valuable time promoting a book during such an incendiary moment in American history rubbed some observers the wrong way. After the vote? It was more like a massage parlor run by Edward Scissorhands. With activists circulating Schumers tour itinerary on Bluesky, clearly not for autograph-obtaining purposes, the senators team cited security reasons for calling off the tour, according to the New York Times.The breadth of jokes, memes, and straightforward invective have made Schumer inescapable on Bluesky, leaving room for reflexive jokes about his newfound main character status. At a moment when Democrats favorability levels have reached record lows, Schumers favorability on Bluesky seemed leagues lower. As much as all the posts about him represent the simmering outrage and hopelessness shared by many of the sites users, they may also offer a refreshing change of pace from the constant focus on President Trump and Elon Muskwho seemingly set out to make themselves the main character every day on purpose.Whats unusual, though, is not just the saturation-level of Schumerposting, but the range of political ideology it encompasses. For as many publications portray Bluesky as a lefty echo chamber for people who fled X because they cant handle opposing views, Bluesky tends to be teeming with opposing viewsfrom centrist Dems to progressives to straight-up communists, along with everything in between and some of whats beyond. These factions are always infighting, which is reflective of why the phrase Dems in disarray has become such a clich. At this moment on Bluesky, however, each of these groups seem to at least agree on one thing.That its time to chuck Schumer from a position of leadership.

AsMarch Madnesstakes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA brackets and why?A new poll fromThe Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Researchshows what share of Americans typically take a shot at bracket predictions and their motivation for joining in the madness.The survey found that about one-quarter of Americans fill out a mens March Madness bracket every year or some years. But what about the womens tournament? High-profile NCAA womens basketball games haveclosed the gapwith mens tournaments in terms of viewership and there is more money flowing in and around womens sports in general;womens teams will now be paidto play in the tournament, just like men have for years. It all points to higher interest in how womens teams fare even if the bracket frenzy has not quite caught up.The survey found that 16% of U.S. adults fill out a womens tournament bracket every year or some years. And its much more common for bracket participants to only fill out a bracket for the mens tournament than the womens about 1 in 10 U.S. adults only fill out a mens tournament bracket, while only 2% fill out only a womens bracket. Another 14% fill out a bracket for both tournaments at least some years.So, a sizable chunk of Americans are into NCAA bracketology, but whats behind the hype?Among those who fill out brackets at least some years, about 7 in 10 say a reason for their participation was for the glory of winning, the chance to win money or the fact that other people were doing it.Theyre less likely to be motivated by support for a specific school or team and in particular, to say this was a major reason for their participation.Theres certainly a financial motivation for correctly predicting the Final Four, and its hard to deny NCAA college basketball is in a betting-heavy era. More Americans canlegally bet moneyon the NCAA mens and womens basketball tournaments than in previous years, and many will place a wager on their brackets success.Does that mean Americans think the tournaments are all about wagering, or that its technically gambling to enter a friends-and-family pool with only a modest payout at stake?Most U.S. adults 56% say that if someone enters a March Madness bracket pool for money, they consider that to be gambling. About 2 in 10 say it depends on the amount of money, and another 2 in 10, roughly, say this is not gambling.Who are the March Madness bracket diehards?Men tend to make up the bulk of the regulars who fill out a bracket at least some years. Among the March Madness bracket regulars, about 6 in 10 are men, including about one-third who are men under the age of 45. These bracket regulars are less likely to be women; only about 4 in 10 are women, and theyre about evenly split between being older or younger.Those who only fill out a bracket for the mens tournament are also overwhelmingly men. About 7 in 10 people who fill out a mens bracket and not a womens bracket every year or some years are men. About 4 in 10 are men over 45, and about 3 in 10 are younger men.If you cant beat them, avoid them?Not everyone wants to risk a bracket buster and people avoiding the Madness this month are hardly alone.About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they never fill out a mens or womens bracket. This group leans more female: About 6 in 10 bracket avoiders are women. And roughly one-third in this group are women over 45.Linley Sanders, Associated PressThe AP-NORC poll of 1,112 adults was conducted Feb. 6-10, using a sample drawn from NORCs probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 4.1 percentage points.

At this point, Google might as well skip the official announcement and just let YouTubers handle the entire Pixel 9a launch. The companys reputation for keeping hardware under wraps is about as solid as a wet paper bag, but this time, its beyond embarrassing. Were not talking about blurry spy shots from a factory floor or a stolen CAD rendering. No, full-fledged reviews are already out. Actual retail units, being dissected, benchmarked, and comparedon YouTube, for millions to seebefore Google has even acknowledged the phone exists.Its almost a tradition at this point. Googles hardware leaks so consistently that youd think it was an intentional PR strategyexcept if it were, it wouldnt be this sloppy. In past years, weve seen prototype Pixels left behind in bars, devices sold on Facebook Marketplace months before launch, and hands-on videos popping up like Google misplaced an entire shipment. But the Pixel 9a situation? Its on another level. YouTube reviewers arent just handling the phone; theyre showing off retail packaging, listing specs, and critiquing camera performance as if they got press invites. Spoiler alert: they didnt.Designer: GoogleYouTubers The Mobile Central and Sahil Karoul have already posted deep dives into the Pixel 9a, confirming everything from its design to its internal hardware. It sports an aluminum frame, a plastic back, and a camera setup that ditches Googles iconic raised visor for a more subdued look. The phone runs on the Tensor G4 chip, features a 48MP main camera, and comes in four colors, though only two have been seen in the wild so far. This level of detail isnt coming from industry insiders whispering to journalistsits coming from full-blown video reviews available for anyone with an internet connection.If Google still had plans for a dramatic reveal, they might want to reconsider. At this rate, the only thing left to announce is the price. And even that probably wont stay secret much longer. Last year, the Pixel 8a was released just before Google I/O, but rumors point to the Pixel 9a launching even earlier, possibly on March 19. Given how things are going, someones probably already placed an order.The funny thing is, this isnt happening to some obscure knockoff brand. This is Googlea trillion-dollar tech giant with resources that should, in theory, allow them to control their own product cycle. And yet, year after year, they fail to do so. Apple keeps a fortress around its devices, Samsung manages to hold back most leaks until the last minute, but Google? Their approach to secrecy is more like a group project where everyone assumes someone else is in charge.At this point, its worth wondering if Google even cares. Maybe theyve accepted their fate as the worlds worst secret-keepers and just roll with it. Maybe they see leaks as free marketing, saving them the trouble of generating hype themselves. Whatever the case, the Pixel 9a has already been reviewed, and the internet has moved on. Whenever Google finally decides to announce it, all theyll be doing is confirming what we already know.The post Google Pixel 9a Hands-On Reviews Are Already On YouTube And The Phone Hasnt Even Launched first appeared on Yanko Design.

The newly finished Wanda is a single-level structure that can accommodate up to four people, albeit snugly. It boasts a durable exterior built to withstand the elements and derives its energy from a solar panel array installed on the roof. Developed by Australias Tiny Solar Homes, the Wanda is constructed on a triple-axle trailer and measures 8.4 meters (27 feet) in length. While it is smaller compared to North American tiny houses like the Tellico, it is not as compact as European models such as the Cardabelle. The Wanda features a robust aluminum finish and includes an outdoor shower.Designer: Tiny Solar HomesThe interior is accessible through a large double glass door, connecting the home to the outdoors. This entrance leads to a bright living room, enhanced by ample glazing. The living area includes a sofa bed that can sleep two people, a wall-mounted TV, and concealed speakers embedded in the walls that can be used with the TV or a sound system. Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen, which is impressively equipped for a home of this size. It features abundant cabinetry, an induction cooktop, an oven, a full-size refrigerator/freezer, and a compact drawer-style dishwasher.The bathroom is conveniently located nearby and is equipped with a shower, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, ensuring all essential facilities are at hand. There is a compact laundry area within the bathroom that includes a washer/dryer unit, providing convenient laundry solutions within the home. On the opposite side of the tiny house from the bathroom is the bedroom. Owing to the homes single-level layout, the bedroom benefits from ample headroom, allowing occupants to stand comfortably upright.This space is thoughtfully designed with integrated storage solutions to maximize utility and features a queen-sized bed for a restful nights sleep. The bedroom is also enhanced by generous glazing, including a large window with louvers, which allows for plenty of natural light and offers a pleasant view of the surroundings.As previously mentioned, Wanda is equipped with an off-the-grid package, making it ideal for sustainable living. This package includes a solar panel array installed on the roof, which is connected to a substantial 10.2 kWh battery storage system. This setup ensures that the house can operate independently of traditional power sources. For those who require even more energy storage, the battery system can be upgraded to accommodate greater power needs.Several other optional extras allow for further customization of the Wanda. Buyers have the opportunity to select from a variety of finishes and materials to personalize the interior and exterior aesthetic of the home according to their preferences. An extra downstairs bedroom can be added as well. The house can be fitted with either a composting or incinerating toilet if preferred.The post Sustainable Living Is Made Easy & Accessible With This Tiny & Sturdy Solar-Powered Home first appeared on Yanko Design.

The nonprofit National Low Income Housing Coalition has outlined several concerning items in the newly passed stopgap funding bill it says indicates a drastic and ill-timed 'underfunding' of several federal government agencies and initiatives impacting everything from homelessness to affordable housing. Despite increases to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Section 811 vouchers, and other key programs, the concern is that HUD will be left with inadequate funding to meet the countrys multi-dimensional housing challenges.This follows the warning last month by five senior Democratic senators stating that the delivery pipeline could "fall apart completely, only making our current housing crisis worse" with HUD's expected downsizing.Trump had been mulling the potential elimination of the Biden-era US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), which the Coalition says "would likely run afoul of laws prohibiting the White House and administration from refusing to administer Con...

Games with post-apocalyptic settings are seemingly a dime a dozen these days, but VG Entertainments Forest Reigns sets itself apart with its forest. Alive and dynamic, it reacts to your actions and can either be a hindrance or a valuable tool. In a new deep dive video, the developer outlines various ways to leverage the forest.Working alongside the Citizens to rescue their scout leader from a bandit-like faction, the MQA. You can opt for the direct approach, accompanied by squad members. By shooting the forests roots, you can create cover. Shooting exploding blisters can force enemies out from cover, though you must be careful of blade grass. Another cool feature is a bush that reflects bullets, allowing you to slay enemies without exiting cover.Alternatively, one can opt for the stealthy approach. Venturing out at night with a suppressed weapon and no backup makes entering the MQAs base challenging. Fortunately, by harvesting from a plant and using it as a springboard, you can surmount the wall and silently eliminate enemies. Maybe open the gate so the wild boars roaming outside can cause chaos.Or you could explore the environment and discover things like a gas mask to enter the underground tunnels with toxic pollen. Survive, and you can breach the MQA from its basement.Forest Reigns is coming to PC, though theres no release date. Head here for our interview with the developer.

Hazelight Studios has released a new trailer for its latest co-op action-adventure title, Split Fiction. Available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, its received extensive praise from critics. Check out the positive impressions in the trailer, or read our review here.Split Fiction revolves around Mio and Zoe, two unpublished authors trapped in a simulation. Working together to survive, they traverse each others worlds, from sci-fi to fantasy, resulting in various co-op scenarios with different gameplay mechanics. Director Josef Fares estimates 12 to 14 hours to complete the main story, though theres plenty of side content to plow through.While the budget is almost double that of It Takes Two, Split Fiction has been a much bigger success. It sold two million copies in its first week and became Electronic Arts second-biggest launch on Steam ever. If that wasnt enough, its the first title from the publisher to achieve a 90+ Metascore in 13 years.