Pupils have begun returning to school as lockdown restrictions were eased across England.
Outdoor markets and car showrooms have also started reopening, while the first horse racing event in months was being staged and pigeons took to the skies for a race over Yorkshire.
They stressed that "the threats to our Constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home, and reminded U.S. troops that they must "refuse illegal orders":
"No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution. We know this is hard and that it's a difficult time to be a public servant. But whether you're serving in the CIA, the Army, our Navy, the Air Force, your vigilance is critical."
You can see the complete video below.
But this message angered Trump, who took to Truth Social and wrote:
āThis is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country. Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP???"
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In another post, he claimed this is "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
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He also shared a Truth Social userās call to āHANGā these individuals because, they said, it's what former President George Washington would have done.
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Trump reiterated that the video message constitutes "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL" and added:
"Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL. Their words cannot be allowed to stand - we won't have a Country anymore!!! An example must be SET."
Following this, Senator Murphy posted a video message of his own condemning Trump's message and calling on Americans of all stripes "to draw a line in the sand and say that under no circumstances should the President of the United States be calling for his political opposition to be hanged."
He said:
"The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. This is not normal. We cannot allow this to feel normal."
"This, as far as I know, has never never happened before in the history of the country. Every Democratic member of the Senate and the House, their life is in jeopardy right now, especially those specfically targeted by this social media post. Democratic members who were simply saying that no member of the military should act illegally or in violation of the Constitution."
"The President of the United States just called for members of Congress to be executed. If you are a person of influence in this country, maybe it's time to pick a f**king side. If you are a Republican in Congress, if you are a Republican governor, maybe it's time to draw a line in the sand and say that under no circumstances should the President of the United States be calling for his political opposition to be hanged."
"We are in a very dangerous moment right now. The president is engaged in the wholesale incitement, endorsement, and rationalization of political violence in this country. This is a very slippery slope that we are on."
"This is a moment for people to step up, for Republicans to step up, for business leaders to step up. Anybody who has a voice or a soapbox in this country needs to draw a line in the sand and say that it is not acceptable for the President of the United States to call on the murder of his political opposition."
You can hear what he said in the video below.
Others have also sounded the alarm.
The six Democrats who produced the video put out a joint statement, which read, in part:
āWhatās most telling is that the president considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law. Our service members should know that we have their backs as they fulfill their oath to the Constitution and obligation to follow only lawful orders. It is not only the right thing to do, but also our duty.ā
Indeed.
After all, as Jane Austen taught us in her immortal classic Pride and Prejudice, first impressions can be deceiving.
Sometimes however, unfriendly men prove to be anything other than a Mr. Darcy.
As a result, giving someone the benefit of the doubt after a less-than-happy first date might prove to have been a bad mistake on the second date.
A recent Redditor was curious to hear about red flags people spotted while dating, which they chose to ignore, but lived to regret, leading them to ask:
"Whatās a dating red flag you ignored and instantly regretted?"
Being extremely active on social media, they made frequent personal posts about work, family, and selfies, but refused to be public about their relationship or change their relationship status to indicate they were no longer single. (He was cheating)."- doomedandbloom
"He brags about how he is gonna make so much money and fulfill his plans."
"Tells me to trust in him."
"Only to realize I ended up paying for nearly everything he wanted because I TRUSTED his words and thought he had potential."
"When I realized how I felt used over and over again, I traveled, and then he started working lol."
"Still apologizing to this day about how much he loves me."- Fairy_Tail_5144
"He said, 'youāre out of my league'."
"Then Iām sure you know about what happens next."- HugeToday5218
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"He would never shut up about his exes and how sh*tty they are."
"His last one before me he really despises."
"Turns out, heās abusive lol."
"But also keeps some exes around to hook up with when heās single."
"I found this out thru his Reddit page lmao."- lanaeda
"He refused to accept my age."
"We were the same age (24) and he said I look 18 and he didn't want to hear otherwise."
"Yeah, it didn't last long after that."
"Like that's weird."- forestofelm
"If you didnāt like them when you first met or when you knew them - thatās a red flag!"
"Something is telling you theyāre not for you."
"Iāve done this numerous times."
"Try to date someone I didnāt like from the start, only to learn theyāre crappy people and thatās why I didnāt like them."
"I always over-assume that past me is being judgmental."
"Nope, nope, nope."
"Just has common sense."- elizabethmariegodwin
ā'Youāre really my only friend.ā
"I regret never questioning why I was their only friend (and partner), and how that could have implications on their communication style, care for others, and ability to make time for those that matter."- Fair-Situation-1682
"Had cheated in the past."- KasanHiker
"My cousin's dad told me about my boyfriend that I could dig up a better man in a graveyard."
"My cousin was friends with my boyfriend years before I met him."
"I thought his dad was just picking on him."- Kitchen-Dinner-9561
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"He refused to give any context on his financial situation."
"Reason being he thought itās too early to disclose that in our relationship."
"The classic 'weāre not there yet'."
"At the time I had already noticed irresponsible spending behaviors and wanted to understand where he was at financially."
"I told him it was important for me to know because I only wanted to be with someone long term who is financially stable and Iām debt-free."
"Turned out he was $70k in debt (student loan, credit debt, and car finance)."
"He was funding his trips with credit cards that he couldnāt pay off the next month and planning to get a newer car with another car finance."
"Frequently talked about buying expensive things for himself that werenāt necessities."
"I confronted him and he promised me heād work on it."
"Barely changed."
"Shouldāve trusted my guts more."- laughingsquirrel1
"She had three cars repossesed."
Chalked it up to being young and dumb."
"Dated for 5 years into our early 30s, and she wrecked my credit."
"I'm 35 now and just got it back to where it used to be."- Large-College3370
"Evasive about something innocuous."
"Comfort with bullsh*t only grows."- Quadranglecouple
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"Unwilling/unwanting to change anything or grow in any way."- SlightConflict6432
"Talking badly about all their exes."- FairyGlimmer_01
"He yelled at the waiter."- IndividualBrave4085
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Fairy tales have taught us that we may need to kiss a few frogs before we find our prince.
However, sometimes we should remember the immortal words of Maya Angelou, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."
Threads user @prissyxoxo25 shared a pair of images on the platform, one featuring a text message exchange and the other showing an engagement ring from Walmart, priced at $898.
In the text message exchange, a man confronts his girlfriend, who turned him down over an engagement ring.
The guy, Tyler, asked:
"I just got to ask, Mani... What happened tonight?"
"I've been planning this proposal for over a year."
"You really told me no in front of everyone? That sh*t crushed me."
His girlfriend, Mani, responded:
"It's not even about embarrassing you. It's about you not listening."
"I've told you the kind of ring I wanted more than once, and you showed up with something from Walmart!"
Tyler focused on the ring:
"So this is about the ring? I still spent $900 regardless of where I got the ring."
"I put so much effort into this for you, for us."
But Mani insisted it was about much more than a ring.
"Tyler, if you knew what I wanted and still chose to do what was easiest, [that] tells me you don't really hear me."
"I want to feel chosen, not just proposed to."
Tyler did not take that well.
"Wow, so everything I did just didn't matter to you, huh?"
Mani set a boundary.
"It mattered... but not enough for me to say yes to a forever I'm not sure you're ready for."
You can see the post on Threads here:
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Fellow Threads users were divided over the post, able to see both sides of the proposal gone wrong.
Most agreed with the potential bride. If her boyfriend wouldn't listen to her about this, there's no telling what other ways he might ignore her or her priorities in the future.
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But others thought the girlfriend's reaction was a red flag.
Not only did she embarrass her boyfriend and disregard an expensive gift, but they thought she was willing to blow up an important relationship in favor of a material object.
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While this might seem to be over something as simple as a material possession, there is something to be said about really listening to a partner and hearing what they want and need.
Even if all of their needs can't be met, acknowledging and knowing what they need and working toward it can mean the most.
With the entire family aware of how much one of their youngest, Savanna, was struggling to say goodbye to her beloved pacifier, they decided to throw a special occasion, specifically a dramatic funeral, for the binkie's farewell.
TikToker @lookitskateeee filmed as the entire family appeared, from little cousins to the family's beloved grandmother, all dressed in black from head to toe.
One by one, the family members walked into the home, all appearing deeply sad, with some women stumbling to walk, as if they lost their coordination in their grief.
One family member was positioned at a grand piano, playing soft and somber music as the other family members walked in single file one by one past the piano, where the dearly departed pacifiers were laid out.
The family even went so far as to create a dramatic program, including information about the pacifier, its importance to their young family member, and a special poem in remembrance.
Savanna's mom and dad then took turns speaking to their guests, thanking them for coming and sharing why this was such an important moment. Two family members committed to the bit by randomly wailing from time to time throughout the service, voicing their grief above all others.
The greatest moment had to be, though, when the family went to the backyard with three black balloons filled with helium. The plan appeared to be to attach one pacifier to each balloon and release them while the family sang the popular Frozen song, "Let It Go," but since the pacifiers were too heavy for the journey, they attached all three balloons to the favorite binkie of the three, singing the song, and watching the three balloons float in the sky, carrying away the old companion.
You can watch the video here:
@lookitskateeee Bye bye paciššļø! #churchtiktok #fyp #pacifierweaning #explore #momlife
Fellow TikTokers were tickled by the family's commitment to the bit.
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It's a huge deal in many families when their young ones go through a big milestone, and in some families, giving up a pacifier or a bottle is a huge deal and is a sure sign of growing up just a little bit more than the day before.
While this whole event might be over the top for some, it's actually a hilarious and beautiful sign of how united this family is and how they like to celebrate their family members' big wins.
