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Goodbye, Earth: A blistering report from the UN shows that one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. And we're not talking a few less butterflies to take photos of. The expected disappearance of these organisms will most definitely impact the future of humanity.

Plane Fire in Moscow: Forty-one people were killed Sunday when a Russian airplane landed in Moscow and burst into flames. I am not okay with how frequently airplanes are mysteriously crashing. According to this Washington Post story, "Russia has long struggled with poor air safety, and crashes are relatively common."

Royal Baby: Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle gave birth to a baby boi and here's what Prince Harry has to say about it: "How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension."

Goodbye, Cohen: Donald Trump's regretful fixer Michael Cohen begins serving his three-year prison sentence today. MMkay, who's next?

Today in Sobering Statistics: Native Americans make up only 7 percent of Montana's population—but accounted for 26 percent of all missing person reports from 2016 to 2018. The vast majority of those missing are women or girls.

Horse Drama: HORSE DRAMA.

Riot Cops: Cider Riot is suing right-wing extremist group Patriot Prayer and its leader Joey Gibson for initiating a fight on its premises last Wednesday. If this'll keep the aimless, needlessly violent Washingtonians from starting shit in our city, we're not complaining.

Yes, I Am Sharing My Own Tweet: Because this really grinds my gears.

“I actually work harder during Ramadan because my body’s used to it": I'm no Blazers die hard (deal with it), but I love this feature on how chill Enes Kanter is about observing Ramadan during the playoffs. He's also a Sen. Ron Wyden fan?