Trump solicits a bribe from oil executives

He’s not even hiding what he’s doing. Give him $1 billion and he’ll give them tax breaks and other help. Disgraceful.

“Trump told the executives that he would start auctioning off more leases for oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, a priority that several of the executives raised. He railed against wind power. And he said he would reverse the restrictions on drilling in the Alaskan Arctic.” https://t.co/HPXKoqqogl
— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) May 9, 2024

Big Oil execs met at #MarAlago and…
"Trump’s response stunned several of the execs: You all are wealthy enough, that you should raise $1 billion to return me to the White House. He vowed to immediately reverse dozens of President #Biden #environmental rules & policies & stop… pic.twitter.com/HhJt76Ptdz
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) May 9, 2024

Big Oil is literally writing up Executive Orders for Trump to sign on Day 1 — with the promise of $1 billion in return.

He’s giving away our planet in return for cash.

Have we just accepted this as the new norm?? pic.twitter.com/7XCWh1DygF
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) May 9, 2024

Trump reportedly asked oil executives for $1 billion last month, promising he'd roll back Biden's climate measures. Meanwhile, fossil fuel lawyers and lobbyists are already drafting executive orders for Trump to sign if he wins in November.

Story: https://t.co/xaerJQpaTs pic.twitter.com/LM95OizNg1
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 9, 2024

Big Oil is doing way better under Biden than under Trump

Minor league baseball salaries have increased

How Much Are Minor League Baseball Players Paid In 2024?

We break down the dramatic difference between the numbers and benefits provided to players in 2019 compared to 2024.https://t.co/DKGKLF8q3n pic.twitter.com/jcHRTqb3jQ
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) May 9, 2024

Simon Rottenberg's 1956 paper reports median minor-league salaries in 1950 by level. I've converted them to annual salaries in 2017 dollars, presented next to the current MiLB salary scale. https://t.co/M7enKcqMrr pic.twitter.com/toKvFQntMJ
— J.C. Bradbury (@jc_bradbury) March 22, 2018

Covers: The Shape I’m In

“The Shape I’m In” (1970) is a great song by the Band. It was written by Robbie Robertson with a lead vocal by Rochard Manuel. I love the Band and this is one of my two favorite songs of theirs (along with “Across the Great Divide”. This Instragam post reminded me of it. I didn’t know the covers.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Band (@levonandthehawks)

https://americansongwriter.com/why-robbie-robertson-had-the-bands-richard-manuel-in-mind-when-he-wrote-the-shape-im-in/

Tweets on the AFC North – the best division in football

if you double the sample, from the last 4 years to the last 8, the Steelers track record within the AFC North is even more impressive:

71.9% (34-13-1) – Steelers
<huge gap>
54.2% (26-22) – Ravens
38.5% (18-29-1) – Browns
35.4% (17-31) – Bengals

insanely, the Steelers have…
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) May 8, 2024

Frank Robinson hits the only ball hit out of Memorial Stadium – 5/8/66

May 8, 1966: Frank Robinson smashes home run completely out of Memorial Stadium

Frank Robinson powers the first ball ever hit completely out of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium, May 8, 1966. pic.twitter.com/qUe300fm65
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) May 9, 2022

This flag flew over the left field outer wall at Memorial Stadium for many years. It commemorated the only HR ever to leave the stadium (451 ft on the fly) in 38 seasons, hit by Frank Robinson 58 years ago today on 5/8/66 off Luis Tiant.#Orioles #OriolesMagic pic.twitter.com/UAB7353sGo
— Ken McKusick (@FilmstudyRavens) May 8, 2024

Frank Robinson and the legend of the Orioles ‘HERE’ flag

Why stadium’s HERE is more than just here

The Grateful Dead at Cornell – 5/8/77

Good background on one of their most famous shows.

Today marks the 47th anniversary of one of the most famous and highly praised @GratefulDead concerts. Ever wonder what makes this one so special?

Why Is The Grateful Dead's 5/8/77 Cornell Show Considered Their Greatest Performance?: https://t.co/jV6lIA5AD0
— Live For Live Music (@L4LM) May 8, 2024

Link to YouTube files of the whole show – see the column on the right of the video

“Jerry wore dark sunglasses, and I was standing at his feet, so I could see right underneath them,” recalls Zimmerman. “He leaned back for one jam and went into some electronic bliss, wailing away one of his incredible guitar solos. I just remember my jaw dropped, in sheer awe of… pic.twitter.com/82NWfcAQaI
— Jerry Garcia (@jerrygarcia) May 8, 2024

When Blair Jackson asked @mickeyhart what he remembered about the Cornell ‘77 show, he said “Oh, I don’t remember shows that way. I know it’s famous. I guess there’s a great ‘Morning Dew’ and some others. I haven’t heard it in many years. But if the Dead Heads say that it’s one… pic.twitter.com/UgWuLdbPLx
— Grateful Dead (@GratefulDead) May 8, 2024

Illegal border crossings are down

This fact contradicts Republican hysteria on border crossings.

Illegal border crossings fell 40% from end of 2023 vs start of 2024.
Takeaways:
1) border crisis talking points are woefully out of date
2) if you care about border security, support a presidential candidate with (ahem) good relationships w allieshttps://t.co/2pnzXLGQNp
— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) May 8, 2024

First on @CBSNews: Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border dropped for a second straight month in April to 129,000 – a pattern that defies historical trends.@Camiloreports latest: https://t.co/ufvDFou5a8
— CBS News PR (@CBSNewsPress) May 8, 2024

The Ravens have the second-toughest schedule in 2024

It;’s going to be a challenge to get to 13-4 again.

Ravens to face league-high 10 2023 playoff teams, second-toughest strength of schedule in 2024, per @NFLResearch https://t.co/kwm4eAC1Zc pic.twitter.com/sE9QyO8wlw
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) May 7, 2024

YouTube video of Lamar Jackson highlights

I’m a Ravens fan and watch virtually every Ravens game. Lamar Jackson is always worth watching. Every game, he will make at least one remarkable play.

The NFL posted ***59 MINUTES*** of Lamar Jackson highlights on their YouTube page.

1 of 1.

You’re welcome.https://t.co/OgCXM5B6TX
— Spencer Schultz (@ravens4dummies) May 8, 2024

Tweets on the Flint Water Crisis

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/07/01/flint-lead-pipes-replacement/

Flint was founded on a riverbank, and water powered its rise. But these days, the betrayal of trust by the very institutions meant to protect residents has made some extra cautious as they look to keep themselves and their community safe. https://t.co/Sd8Fnt3tny
— ProPublica (@propublica) May 7, 2024

The Flint water crisis is not over, ten years later

My family has lived in this city for generations. We still don’t have the power to shape our future.https://t.co/j5pJr82tPm
— Global Black Studies at Duke (@DukeAAAS) May 6, 2024