Sole survivor, planetary party poopers and Uncle Tim + this day in history w/Finkelstein flame wars and our song of the day by The Doomstompers on your #MorningMonarchy for May 21, 2026.
Notes/Links:
Mullettoss just supported you
https://buymeacoffee.com/mediamonarchy
Video: TSA now allowing medical marijuana in checked and carry-on bags (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDpUrc_ClB4
BREAKING: TSA now allows medical marijuana on flights — in both carry-on & checked bags.
https://x.com/polymarket/status/2057096425545126110
Search: TSA now allows medical marijuana on flights
https://search.brave.com/search?q=TSA+now+allows+medical+marijuana+on+flights
Trump investment comes as Kura Sushi pursues US expansion; Conveyor-belt sushi chain aims to triple store count to 300 by mixing fun and food
https://archive.is/FF3mN
Kura Sushi
https://robinhood.com/stocks/KRUS/
How sole survivor of ill-fated Maldives scuba dive that killed 5 narrowly escaped death
https://www.aol.com/news/sole-survivor-ill-fated-maldives-164951801.html
Sole fish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sole_(fish)
🚨BREAKING:🚨 A group of marine biologists specializing in cephalopod research has proposed the ill fated divers in the Maldives were captured by a giant squid and stashed in the cave as food!! This seems like the most plausible explanation so far. What a horrible way to go
https://fixupx.com/jacklinfll/status/2057222416372298151
Maldives diver dies in operation to recover bodies of Italians from cave; Mohamed Mahudhee suffered decompression sickness after searching for scuba divers in Vaavu Atoll and died in hospital
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/16/maldives-scuba-divers-italy-drowned-cave
Video: Five Italian divers killed in cave dive in the Maldives (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlS4HlD2HDQ
BLARF – “What’s For Dinner” (Inst. // Audio)
‘Film Scores for Films That Don’t Exist’
Stones Throw – May 1, 2026
*BLARF – “What’s For Dinner” (Inst.) https://blarf.bandcamp.com/track/what-s-for-dinner // https://search.brave.com/search?q=BLARF+film // From ‘Film Scores for Films That Don’t Exist,’ the just-released album by BLARF – the musical project of comedian Eric André, available now via Stones Throw.*
#ZodiacalZeitgeist Posts on Media Monarchy
https://mediamonarchy.com/tag/zodiacal-zeitgeist/
#ZodiacalZeitgeist: Episode 15 – Planetary Party Poopers (Audio)
https://www.tumblr.com/zodiacal-zeitgeist/816974897142202368/zodiacal-zeitgeist-episode-15-may-2026
#ZodiacalZeitgeist: Tiwayo – “Mama Gave Me The Will” (Audio)
‘Outsider’
Record Kicks – April 10, 2026
*#ZodiacalZeitgeist: Tiwayo – “Mama Gave Me The Will” https://tiwayo.bandcamp.com/track/mama-gave-me-the-will // From ‘Outsider,’ the just-released album by Paris-born singer-songwriter, Tiwayo. Available now via Record Kicks.*
#ZodiacalZeitgeist Cover Image: Zodiacal Zeitgeist’s ‘Planetary Party Poopers’
https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260521_MorningMonarchy.jpg // https://sillylines.art/ // https://ko-fi.com/sillylines
A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/a-6-year-old-shot-his-teacher-in-class-now-the-school-s-former-assistant-principal-goes-on-trial/ar-AA23sAA0
Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves
https://apnews.com/article/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-af934ee29b397fba1495baf2529c49f8
Mark Fuhrman Dies: LAPD Detective At Center Of O.J. Simpson Murder Trial Was 74
https://deadline.com/2026/05/mark-fuhrman-dead-1236915078/
Four killed in medical aircraft crash near Capitan; crews work to extinguish wildfire
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/emergency-crews-responding-to-reports-of-fire-missing-aircraft-near-capitan/
Roswell Police Department announces death of officer
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/roswell-police-department-announces-death-of-officer/
Three dead, 18 first responders taken to the hospital after possible hazmat situation in Mountainair
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/two-dead-emts-hospitalized-after-possible-hazmat-situation-in-mountainair/
Woman dies after being shot in downtown Albuquerque, police say
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/women-dies-after-being-shot-in-downtown-albuquerque-police-say/
Former New Mexico middle school teacher admits to raping student
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/former-new-mexico-middle-school-teacher-admits-to-raping-student/
Suspect wanted for 11 years by authorities in Wheeling is found in Ecuador
https://wvmetronews.com/2026/05/09/suspect-wanted-for-11-years-by-authorities-in-wheeling-is-found-in-ecuador/
One parent told police she asked her children, “Has anyone ever touched you where you’re uncomfortable on set?” to which one of the children replied, “You mean like Uncle Tim?”
https://x.com/KOB4/status/2055023028451381693
Parent interviews reveal what triggered accusations against Timothy Busfield
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/parent-interviews-reveal-what-triggered-accusations-against-timothy-busfield/
Video: Parent interviews reveal what triggered accusations against Timothy Busfield (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqejZcvGzPQ
The Womack Sisters – “Chauffeur” (Audio)
‘The Womack Sisters’
Daptone Records – August 7, 2026
*The Womack Sisters – “Chauffeur” https://thewomacksisters.bandcamp.com/track/chauffeur // https://womacksisters.ffm.to/album.GTQ // https://www.thewomacksisters.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Womack_&_Womack // From the upcoming self-titled album by Los Angeles sibling trio The Womack Sisters, due on July 8th via Daptone Records.*
#ThisDayInHistory: Media Monarchy Episode171 – Finkelstein Flame Wars (May 21, 2010 // Audio)
https://mediamonarchy.com/media-monarchy-episode171/ // https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3890355,00.html
Search: Israel has killed more than Russia in the last few years
https://search.brave.com/search?q=israel+has+killed+more+than+russia+in+the+last+few+years
The Doomstompers – “Political Jokes” (Audio)
‘Take A Beat’
Bad Time Records – June 12, 2026
*#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: The Doomstompers – “Political Jokes” https://thedoomstompers.bandcamp.com/track/political-jokes // The trouble with political jokes is they often get elected! From ‘Take A Beat,’ the upcoming album by Queens-based ska band, The Doomstompers. Due on June 12th via Bad Time Records.*