Taking action can come in many shapes and sizes

This is a story about how an individual wanted to know more about school lunches and the debt that accrues in school districts. 

And then in a moment of great humanity, did something simple about it in their community. 

We can take a lesson in how we can be better people in small ways. 

"Why don't they just let them eat?"

Why indeed. The answer involves federal policies and budget constraints, as well as the peculiar American mythology surrounding self-reliance, which somehow extends even to second-graders. But there's a piercing truth in her question that cuts through all the adult rationalization: Why don't we just let them eat?

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/utah-school-lunch-debt-relief-free-student-meals_n_681258fbe4b03207b5ba49fa

Oh the feels

Watch "Why can’t you just MAKE YOUR PRODUCTS IN AMERICA!" on YouTube

This is a well articulated, succinct explanation of how tariffs are destroying businesses, and where the problems lie with just "making it in America."

It makes me angry that this is where we're at. And does T-rump, or many in the GOP care?  They do not.

https://youtu.be/ej4j04V72DU?si=Fp1Islc9-W-SKIvn

And by the way, this comment is another piece to this puzzle. Another problem that will further make America anything but great. 

The Latest Offshore Betting Odds for the Next Disney CEO

This is funny.  Sportsbooks are actually taking bets on the next Disney ceo.

The leaderboard includes Dana Walden chair of Disney entertainment, Josh D'amaro who is the head of Disney parks, and Jimmy Pitaro, the head of espn. 

The article notes that while Walden is the betting favorite, she is personal friends with Kamala Harris. And that may play against her because Disney doesn't want a to antagonize T-rump.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-ceo-bob-iger-successor-betting-odds-exclusive-1236200276/

Watch "Chinese factories build fire trucks for $400,000 in six weeks. In the US it's $2 million in 4 years" on YouTube

This is an intriguing look at fire trucks. They're expensive and take a long time to deliver.

Yet in China, that's not the case.

It's the general problem with manufacturing in this country. 

https://youtu.be/78nZ-JJNmzQ?si=rZrgPUD6xZZtzyXd

A continent is splitting in two, the rift is already visible, and a new ocean is set to form.

"The African continent is experiencing a remarkable geological transformation right before our eyes. Scientists have confirmed that East Africa is gradually splitting apart, with visible evidence of this continental fracture already appearing. This extraordinary process could eventually create a new ocean, forever changing the map of Africa as we know it."

https://farmingdale-observer.com/2025/04/24/a-continent-is-splitting-in-two-the-rift-is-already-visible-and-a-new-ocean-is-set-to-form/

Three teens in NY came up with a plastic free packing material

Zhi Han (Anthony) Yao, Flint Mueller, and James Clare created a geometric, cardboard invention they call Kiriboard; it's inspired by Japanese kirigami, which is the art of cutting and folding paper.

Their plan is to sell their products to big retailers like amazon and home depot. 

How very cool!

https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-invent-packaging-plastic-replacement-amazon-fedex-home-depot-2025-4