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NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission hit a new snag that will likely cause delays

NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission hit a new snag that will likely cause delays

NASA is already walking back its Friday announcement that it will try to launch to the moon in March, after discovering a new problem with the Artemis II rocket. 

Officials said they’re eyeing Tuesday, Feb. 24, to haul the rocket off the launchpad.

During a routine step to restore pressure in the Space Launch System, the team couldn’t get helium to flow properly through the rocket. Helium, though not a fuel, is important because it helps protect the engines and keeps the fuel tanks at the right pressure. Though the helium system worked fine during a launch rehearsal that ended Thursday night, engineers are especially troubled knowing a similar pattern cropped up before the Artemis I launch in 2022, which didn’t carry astronauts. 

The affected part is the rocket’s upper stage, which uses super-cold fuels — liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen — to power the mission once it’s in space. Engineers are looking at several possible causes, including a connection point between the ground equipment and the rocket, a valve in the upper stage, and a filter in the helium line. Fixing any of those issues would require work at the Vehicle Assembly Building, the rocket’s enormous hangar about four miles away from the pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Unless NASA suddenly discovers a different cause that can be addressed at the pad, a delay is inevitable. 

“We will begin preparations for rollback, and this will take the March launch window out of consideration,” said NASA administrator Jared Isaacman in an X post.

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Artemis II is a 10-day flight around the moon and back, testing the new Orion spaceship with humans aboard. It’s the space agency’s first crewed mission beyond Earth orbit since 1972. The test flight sets the stage for a moon landing during Artemis III. The overall Artemis campaign is intended to establish a permanent human presence on the moon in preparation for more challenging missions to Mars.

The four-person crew began quarantining at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday, when a launch on March 6 seemed achievable. The astronauts — Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — were released from their sequester Saturday night. 

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman says President Donald Trump wants Artemis to exceed the achievements of the Apollo program.
Credit: NASA / Aubrey Gemignani

Acting quickly now could keep an April launch on the table. The windows include April 1, April 3-6, and April 30. NASA has not released future launch window dates to the public, despite requests from reporters. 

At this time, the rocket is safe and using a backup method to maintain stable conditions in the upper stage, according to NASA. The upper stage is critical because it pushes the spacecraft onto its trajectory after liftoff.

NASA studied the Artemis I helium issue and confirmed the system was still working within safe limits before the inaugural launch. But given that Artemis II involves human lives, the bar is much higher on what risks the agency will accept before launching. 

NASA press secretary Bethany Stevens said the team had been “up all night” from Friday to Saturday, troubleshooting the helium issues at the Kennedy Space Center launch pad. Officials plan to hold a detailed briefing on the situation later this week. 

Delays are frustrating, but space missions often hit technical setbacks, and fixing issues before a crewed flight is the right move, Isaacman said. 

“The President created Artemis as a program that will far surpass what America achieved during Apollo. We will return in the years ahead, we will build a Moon base, and undertake what should be continuous missions to and from the lunar environment,” he wrote. “Where we begin with this architecture and flight rate is not where it will end.”



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#Truke #TrueClips #Review #Affordable #OpenEar #Earbuds #Worthearbuds">Truke TrueClips Review: Affordable Open-Ear Earbuds Worth ₹1,999?
	
Open-back earphones are a genre that’s loved by very few, thanks especially to their form factor, which, instead of sitting inside the ear canal, sits outside it. This allows people to keep an eye on their surroundings while also listening to music. I’ve never really understood why anyone would want a worse listening experience, but a lot of my friends and family hate that suction feeling with earbuds. If that’s you, the Truke TrueClips promise an open-back listening experience that’s stylish and costs less than ₹2,000.



So, when Truke reached out for a review opportunity, I said yes immediately. It’s been over a month since that call, and I’ve been using the Truke TrueClips pretty extensively, taking them on a couple of flights as well. So here’s whether they’re actually worth your money. 



        Truke TrueClipsHisan KidwaiSummaryAt ₹1,999, the Truke TrueClips are a unique pair of earbuds. They bring something new to people who’ve been starved for choice. And I really appreciate that. For the price, you get a very stylish design that’s sure to turn heads. The form factor is super comfortable, while not compromising much on sound. And the battery life is the best in business. So yeah, I’d recommend the Truke TrueClips. 
        
        


Design & Hardware







When I first heard the price of the Truke TrueClips, I tempered my expectations, since there’s only so much a brand can do in terms of the design on a tight budget. Well, I’ve been proven wrong, as the TrueClips actually look really good. Don’t get me wrong, the case is made from plastic, but that leather pattern looks super premium. The pattern also protects against oily smudges and scratches, meaning they still look fresh. If you’ve read my previous reviews, you know I’m a sucker for oval earphone cases, and the same can be said here. The oval design keeps portability excellent, so I wasn’t walking around with a huge bulge in my pocket. The opening and closing mechanism is pretty satisfactory, so you can use it as a fidget toy, as well. 



Inside the case are the open-back earbuds. Usually, comfort is pretty tricky to answer with earbuds, as everyone has different ear shapes. But with the TrueClips, it’s not a concern. The earbuds have two components: the speaker part and the brains. Both are joined by a wire that clips onto your ears. 



The result? I gave these to my parents, who both don’t like the regular earbuds, and their experience was just amazing. They loved how comfortable these were to wear for long periods, and how they could still hear their surroundings. Even I could wear them for hours at a time, and they made for perfect companions on an evening stroll, when I do not want to be cut off from the world. Beyond that, the buds are also IPX5 rated, meaning sweaty gym sessions shouldn’t be a problem. I tried them at my local gym, and they held up well, just don’t drop them in water. 



Sound Quality & Battery Life







It’s no secret that you can’t have everything in life, and the same goes for open-back earbuds. The TrueClips bleed sound into the surroundings, but that doesn’t mean they are bad. The 12mm drivers sound pretty decent, with a wide-ish soundstage. There’s limited separation between the different elements, but that’s expected for this price. All that said, the treble is on point, and I also liked the mids, which is where most of the dialogue is. You also get spatial audio support with these buds, which worked just fine in my testing. 



I also really like the quad-mic setup of the TrueClips, which kept my voice clear to the other person on calls. That being said, another price you pay for the open-back design, or lack thereof. You’ll hear everything around you, and that can sometimes get overwhelming, especially in a country like India, where honking is basically a national sport. Still, you can turn your volume up a lot without losing detail, so that’s a bonus. The in-flight experience with the TrueClips was similar as well, but I did turn a lot of heads with the unique design. 



The battery life is another big plus of the Truke TrueClips, as they lasted me a full week of use before needing a recharge. For context, I used the earbuds for about 3 hours each day, which comes out to roughly 40–45 hours total. Not to mention the USB-C charging port.



Controls







Unlike others, Truke doesn’t have a companion app; everything’s handled through on-device controls. For example, clicking the earbud four times activates dual-connection mode to pair with two devices simultaneously. On the other hand, a triple tap summons the digital assistant, while single taps and double taps are used to play/pause and skip forward the music. It’s a lot to learn, yes. But I’d much rather have this than another app on my phone that hogs storage space. 



Verdict







At ₹1,999, the Truke TrueClips are a unique pair of earbuds. They bring something new to people who’ve been starved for choice. And I really appreciate that. For the price, you get a very stylish design that’s sure to turn heads. The form factor is super comfortable, while not compromising much on sound. And the battery life is the best in business. So yeah, I’d recommend the Truke TrueClips. 









#Truke #TrueClips #Review #Affordable #OpenEar #Earbuds #Worthearbuds

Truke TrueClips are a unique pair of earbuds. They bring something new to people who’ve been starved for choice. And I really appreciate that. For the price, you get a very stylish design that’s sure to turn heads. The form factor is super comfortable, while not compromising much on sound. And the battery life is the best in business. So yeah, I’d recommend the Truke TrueClips.

#Truke #TrueClips #Review #Affordable #OpenEar #Earbuds #Worthearbuds">Truke TrueClips Review: Affordable Open-Ear Earbuds Worth ₹1,999?

Open-back earphones are a genre that’s loved by very few, thanks especially to their form factor, which, instead of sitting inside the ear canal, sits outside it. This allows people to keep an eye on their surroundings while also listening to music. I’ve never really understood why anyone would want a worse listening experience, but a lot of my friends and family hate that suction feeling with earbuds. If that’s you, the Truke TrueClips promise an open-back listening experience that’s stylish and costs less than ₹2,000.

So, when Truke reached out for a review opportunity, I said yes immediately. It’s been over a month since that call, and I’ve been using the Truke TrueClips pretty extensively, taking them on a couple of flights as well. So here’s whether they’re actually worth your money.

Truke TrueClips

Hisan Kidwai

Summary

At ₹1,999, the Truke TrueClips are a unique pair of earbuds. They bring something new to people who’ve been starved for choice. And I really appreciate that. For the price, you get a very stylish design that’s sure to turn heads. The form factor is super comfortable, while not compromising much on sound. And the battery life is the best in business. So yeah, I’d recommend the Truke TrueClips.

Design & Hardware

Truke TrueClips Review: Affordable Open-Ear Earbuds Worth ₹1,999?
	
Open-back earphones are a genre that’s loved by very few, thanks especially to their form factor, which, instead of sitting inside the ear canal, sits outside it. This allows people to keep an eye on their surroundings while also listening to music. I’ve never really understood why anyone would want a worse listening experience, but a lot of my friends and family hate that suction feeling with earbuds. If that’s you, the Truke TrueClips promise an open-back listening experience that’s stylish and costs less than ₹2,000.



So, when Truke reached out for a review opportunity, I said yes immediately. It’s been over a month since that call, and I’ve been using the Truke TrueClips pretty extensively, taking them on a couple of flights as well. So here’s whether they’re actually worth your money. 



        Truke TrueClipsHisan KidwaiSummaryAt ₹1,999, the Truke TrueClips are a unique pair of earbuds. They bring something new to people who’ve been starved for choice. And I really appreciate that. For the price, you get a very stylish design that’s sure to turn heads. The form factor is super comfortable, while not compromising much on sound. And the battery life is the best in business. So yeah, I’d recommend the Truke TrueClips. 
        
        


Design & Hardware







When I first heard the price of the Truke TrueClips, I tempered my expectations, since there’s only so much a brand can do in terms of the design on a tight budget. Well, I’ve been proven wrong, as the TrueClips actually look really good. Don’t get me wrong, the case is made from plastic, but that leather pattern looks super premium. The pattern also protects against oily smudges and scratches, meaning they still look fresh. If you’ve read my previous reviews, you know I’m a sucker for oval earphone cases, and the same can be said here. The oval design keeps portability excellent, so I wasn’t walking around with a huge bulge in my pocket. The opening and closing mechanism is pretty satisfactory, so you can use it as a fidget toy, as well. 



Inside the case are the open-back earbuds. Usually, comfort is pretty tricky to answer with earbuds, as everyone has different ear shapes. But with the TrueClips, it’s not a concern. The earbuds have two components: the speaker part and the brains. Both are joined by a wire that clips onto your ears. 



The result? I gave these to my parents, who both don’t like the regular earbuds, and their experience was just amazing. They loved how comfortable these were to wear for long periods, and how they could still hear their surroundings. Even I could wear them for hours at a time, and they made for perfect companions on an evening stroll, when I do not want to be cut off from the world. Beyond that, the buds are also IPX5 rated, meaning sweaty gym sessions shouldn’t be a problem. I tried them at my local gym, and they held up well, just don’t drop them in water. 



Sound Quality & Battery Life







It’s no secret that you can’t have everything in life, and the same goes for open-back earbuds. The TrueClips bleed sound into the surroundings, but that doesn’t mean they are bad. The 12mm drivers sound pretty decent, with a wide-ish soundstage. There’s limited separation between the different elements, but that’s expected for this price. All that said, the treble is on point, and I also liked the mids, which is where most of the dialogue is. You also get spatial audio support with these buds, which worked just fine in my testing. 



I also really like the quad-mic setup of the TrueClips, which kept my voice clear to the other person on calls. That being said, another price you pay for the open-back design, or lack thereof. You’ll hear everything around you, and that can sometimes get overwhelming, especially in a country like India, where honking is basically a national sport. Still, you can turn your volume up a lot without losing detail, so that’s a bonus. The in-flight experience with the TrueClips was similar as well, but I did turn a lot of heads with the unique design. 



The battery life is another big plus of the Truke TrueClips, as they lasted me a full week of use before needing a recharge. For context, I used the earbuds for about 3 hours each day, which comes out to roughly 40–45 hours total. Not to mention the USB-C charging port.



Controls







Unlike others, Truke doesn’t have a companion app; everything’s handled through on-device controls. For example, clicking the earbud four times activates dual-connection mode to pair with two devices simultaneously. On the other hand, a triple tap summons the digital assistant, while single taps and double taps are used to play/pause and skip forward the music. It’s a lot to learn, yes. But I’d much rather have this than another app on my phone that hogs storage space. 



Verdict







At ₹1,999, the Truke TrueClips are a unique pair of earbuds. They bring something new to people who’ve been starved for choice. And I really appreciate that. For the price, you get a very stylish design that’s sure to turn heads. The form factor is super comfortable, while not compromising much on sound. And the battery life is the best in business. So yeah, I’d recommend the Truke TrueClips. 









#Truke #TrueClips #Review #Affordable #OpenEar #Earbuds #Worthearbuds

When I first heard the price of the Truke TrueClips, I tempered my expectations, since there’s only so much a brand can do in terms of the design on a tight budget. Well, I’ve been proven wrong, as the TrueClips actually look really good. Don’t get me wrong, the case is made from plastic, but that leather pattern looks super premium. The pattern also protects against oily smudges and scratches, meaning they still look fresh. If you’ve read my previous reviews, you know I’m a sucker for oval earphone cases, and the same can be said here. The oval design keeps portability excellent, so I wasn’t walking around with a huge bulge in my pocket. The opening and closing mechanism is pretty satisfactory, so you can use it as a fidget toy, as well.

Inside the case are the open-back earbuds. Usually, comfort is pretty tricky to answer with earbuds, as everyone has different ear shapes. But with the TrueClips, it’s not a concern. The earbuds have two components: the speaker part and the brains. Both are joined by a wire that clips onto your ears.

The result? I gave these to my parents, who both don’t like the regular earbuds, and their experience was just amazing. They loved how comfortable these were to wear for long periods, and how they could still hear their surroundings. Even I could wear them for hours at a time, and they made for perfect companions on an evening stroll, when I do not want to be cut off from the world. Beyond that, the buds are also IPX5 rated, meaning sweaty gym sessions shouldn’t be a problem. I tried them at my local gym, and they held up well, just don’t drop them in water.

Sound Quality & Battery Life

Earbuds out of the case

It’s no secret that you can’t have everything in life, and the same goes for open-back earbuds. The TrueClips bleed sound into the surroundings, but that doesn’t mean they are bad. The 12mm drivers sound pretty decent, with a wide-ish soundstage. There’s limited separation between the different elements, but that’s expected for this price. All that said, the treble is on point, and I also liked the mids, which is where most of the dialogue is. You also get spatial audio support with these buds, which worked just fine in my testing.

I also really like the quad-mic setup of the TrueClips, which kept my voice clear to the other person on calls. That being said, another price you pay for the open-back design, or lack thereof. You’ll hear everything around you, and that can sometimes get overwhelming, especially in a country like India, where honking is basically a national sport. Still, you can turn your volume up a lot without losing detail, so that’s a bonus. The in-flight experience with the TrueClips was similar as well, but I did turn a lot of heads with the unique design.

The battery life is another big plus of the Truke TrueClips, as they lasted me a full week of use before needing a recharge. For context, I used the earbuds for about 3 hours each day, which comes out to roughly 40–45 hours total. Not to mention the USB-C charging port.

Controls

A person holding the trueclips

Unlike others, Truke doesn’t have a companion app; everything’s handled through on-device controls. For example, clicking the earbud four times activates dual-connection mode to pair with two devices simultaneously. On the other hand, a triple tap summons the digital assistant, while single taps and double taps are used to play/pause and skip forward the music. It’s a lot to learn, yes. But I’d much rather have this than another app on my phone that hogs storage space.

Verdict

Closeup of the design of the Truke TrueClips

At ₹1,999, the Truke TrueClips are a unique pair of earbuds. They bring something new to people who’ve been starved for choice. And I really appreciate that. For the price, you get a very stylish design that’s sure to turn heads. The form factor is super comfortable, while not compromising much on sound. And the battery life is the best in business. So yeah, I’d recommend the Truke TrueClips.

#Truke #TrueClips #Review #Affordable #OpenEar #Earbuds #Worthearbuds

A group of protesters from an organization called Everyone Hates Elon have stuck it to Jeff Bezos by planting little fake pee bottles in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in the days before Monday’s Met Gala. Monday, at the event itself, there were more traditional protesters as well.

According to Fox News, Jeff Bezos avoided the red carpet on Monday and quietly went inside the event via some other entrance.

The explanation for the pee bottles, according to a statement posted on Instagram is that, “Jeff Bezos’s company Amazon is literally being sued for forcing workers to urinate in bottles.” There is indeed a proposed class action suit in Colorado over alleged “work policies that require its delivery drivers in Colorado to urinate in bottles in the back of delivery vans, defecate in bags, and, in many cases, to restrain themselves from using the bathroom at risk of serious health consequences.” When the suit was announced in 2023, Amazon declined to comment on the specifics.

 

The Met Gala, like the Oscars, started as a dinner for cultural elites, and then got out of hand. Now you can spark an international incident by not knowing who someone is at the Met Gala, and the House Ethics committee will investigate a dress someone wears there.

And now Jeff Bezos, the centibillionaire Amazon founder, and his wife Lauren Sanchez pay millions of dollars to be associated with the Gala—this year becoming the primary donors and honorary co-chairs of the event.

That’s unpleasant for anyone who reasonably does not care for Amazon’s gruesome alleged treatment of workers and contractors—including sometimes allegedly not allowing adequate time to pee in actual bathrooms. It’s something Amazon has denied, but then it ended up apologizing for the denial.

A good way to draw attention to this might be to protest at one of Amazon’s many physical locations, which people sometimes do. Another way would be to stage a funny protest in the lead-up to the Bezos-affiliated Met Gala, which, in addition to being a gala is also a fundraising event for the arts—which gives it a convenient, but real, veneer of kindness.

The fake pee bottles have a message on them that says “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala,” which everyone I know is doing whether they want to or not since they just don’t have the $100,000 it costs to get in. A smaller note at the bottom of the label says “Relax, it’s just water and food coloring.”

The pee bottle stunt is cute, but seems like it was mainly just annoying for people who work at the museum. Still, the protesters got their message out, and they may have successfully put Bezos off of making a red carpet entrance. Plus it would be hard to do a funny stunt protest every time Jeff Bezos has a party on the largest sailing yacht in the world, which he owns, and which is so big it has its own little side-yacht. Though there were fresh rumors going around in the tabloids Monday that he wants to sell that because it attracts too much attention. Maybe someone planted pee bottles in that too.

#Fake #Urine #Bottles #Planted #Museum #Met #Gala #Protest #Jeff #BezosJeff Bezos,Met Gala,Urine">Fake Urine Bottles Planted In Museum Before Met Gala to Protest Jeff Bezos
                A group of protesters from an organization called Everyone Hates Elon have stuck it to Jeff Bezos by planting little fake pee bottles in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in the days before Monday’s Met Gala. Monday, at the event itself, there were more traditional protesters as well. According to Fox News, Jeff Bezos avoided the red carpet on Monday and quietly went inside the event via some other entrance.  Honorary Chair, Lauren Sánchez Bezos arrives at the 2026 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/XIh9Zkoo4y — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 4, 2026  The explanation for the pee bottles, according to a statement posted on Instagram is that, “Jeff Bezos’s company Amazon is literally being sued for forcing workers to urinate in bottles.” There is indeed a proposed class action suit in Colorado over alleged “work policies that require its delivery drivers in Colorado to urinate in bottles in the back of delivery vans, defecate in bags, and, in many cases, to restrain themselves from using the bathroom at risk of serious health consequences.” When the suit was announced in 2023, Amazon declined to comment on the specifics.     The Met Gala, like the Oscars, started as a dinner for cultural elites, and then got out of hand. Now you can spark an international incident by not knowing who someone is at the Met Gala, and the House Ethics committee will investigate a dress someone wears there.

 And now Jeff Bezos, the centibillionaire Amazon founder, and his wife Lauren Sanchez pay millions of dollars to be associated with the Gala—this year becoming the primary donors and honorary co-chairs of the event. That’s unpleasant for anyone who reasonably does not care for Amazon’s gruesome alleged treatment of workers and contractors—including sometimes allegedly not allowing adequate time to pee in actual bathrooms. It’s something Amazon has denied, but then it ended up apologizing for the denial.

 A good way to draw attention to this might be to protest at one of Amazon’s many physical locations, which people sometimes do. Another way would be to stage a funny protest in the lead-up to the Bezos-affiliated Met Gala, which, in addition to being a gala is also a fundraising event for the arts—which gives it a convenient, but real, veneer of kindness.

 The fake pee bottles have a message on them that says “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala,” which everyone I know is doing whether they want to or not since they just don’t have the 0,000 it costs to get in. A smaller note at the bottom of the label says “Relax, it’s just water and food coloring.” The pee bottle stunt is cute, but seems like it was mainly just annoying for people who work at the museum. Still, the protesters got their message out, and they may have successfully put Bezos off of making a red carpet entrance. Plus it would be hard to do a funny stunt protest every time Jeff Bezos has a party on the largest sailing yacht in the world, which he owns, and which is so big it has its own little side-yacht. Though there were fresh rumors going around in the tabloids Monday that he wants to sell that because it attracts too much attention. Maybe someone planted pee bottles in that too.      #Fake #Urine #Bottles #Planted #Museum #Met #Gala #Protest #Jeff #BezosJeff Bezos,Met Gala,Urine

more traditional protesters as well.

According to Fox News, Jeff Bezos avoided the red carpet on Monday and quietly went inside the event via some other entrance.

The explanation for the pee bottles, according to a statement posted on Instagram is that, “Jeff Bezos’s company Amazon is literally being sued for forcing workers to urinate in bottles.” There is indeed a proposed class action suit in Colorado over alleged “work policies that require its delivery drivers in Colorado to urinate in bottles in the back of delivery vans, defecate in bags, and, in many cases, to restrain themselves from using the bathroom at risk of serious health consequences.” When the suit was announced in 2023, Amazon declined to comment on the specifics.

 

The Met Gala, like the Oscars, started as a dinner for cultural elites, and then got out of hand. Now you can spark an international incident by not knowing who someone is at the Met Gala, and the House Ethics committee will investigate a dress someone wears there.

And now Jeff Bezos, the centibillionaire Amazon founder, and his wife Lauren Sanchez pay millions of dollars to be associated with the Gala—this year becoming the primary donors and honorary co-chairs of the event.

That’s unpleasant for anyone who reasonably does not care for Amazon’s gruesome alleged treatment of workers and contractors—including sometimes allegedly not allowing adequate time to pee in actual bathrooms. It’s something Amazon has denied, but then it ended up apologizing for the denial.

A good way to draw attention to this might be to protest at one of Amazon’s many physical locations, which people sometimes do. Another way would be to stage a funny protest in the lead-up to the Bezos-affiliated Met Gala, which, in addition to being a gala is also a fundraising event for the arts—which gives it a convenient, but real, veneer of kindness.

The fake pee bottles have a message on them that says “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala,” which everyone I know is doing whether they want to or not since they just don’t have the $100,000 it costs to get in. A smaller note at the bottom of the label says “Relax, it’s just water and food coloring.”

The pee bottle stunt is cute, but seems like it was mainly just annoying for people who work at the museum. Still, the protesters got their message out, and they may have successfully put Bezos off of making a red carpet entrance. Plus it would be hard to do a funny stunt protest every time Jeff Bezos has a party on the largest sailing yacht in the world, which he owns, and which is so big it has its own little side-yacht. Though there were fresh rumors going around in the tabloids Monday that he wants to sell that because it attracts too much attention. Maybe someone planted pee bottles in that too.

#Fake #Urine #Bottles #Planted #Museum #Met #Gala #Protest #Jeff #BezosJeff Bezos,Met Gala,Urine">Fake Urine Bottles Planted In Museum Before Met Gala to Protest Jeff BezosFake Urine Bottles Planted In Museum Before Met Gala to Protest Jeff Bezos
                A group of protesters from an organization called Everyone Hates Elon have stuck it to Jeff Bezos by planting little fake pee bottles in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in the days before Monday’s Met Gala. Monday, at the event itself, there were more traditional protesters as well. According to Fox News, Jeff Bezos avoided the red carpet on Monday and quietly went inside the event via some other entrance.  Honorary Chair, Lauren Sánchez Bezos arrives at the 2026 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/XIh9Zkoo4y — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 4, 2026  The explanation for the pee bottles, according to a statement posted on Instagram is that, “Jeff Bezos’s company Amazon is literally being sued for forcing workers to urinate in bottles.” There is indeed a proposed class action suit in Colorado over alleged “work policies that require its delivery drivers in Colorado to urinate in bottles in the back of delivery vans, defecate in bags, and, in many cases, to restrain themselves from using the bathroom at risk of serious health consequences.” When the suit was announced in 2023, Amazon declined to comment on the specifics.     The Met Gala, like the Oscars, started as a dinner for cultural elites, and then got out of hand. Now you can spark an international incident by not knowing who someone is at the Met Gala, and the House Ethics committee will investigate a dress someone wears there.

 And now Jeff Bezos, the centibillionaire Amazon founder, and his wife Lauren Sanchez pay millions of dollars to be associated with the Gala—this year becoming the primary donors and honorary co-chairs of the event. That’s unpleasant for anyone who reasonably does not care for Amazon’s gruesome alleged treatment of workers and contractors—including sometimes allegedly not allowing adequate time to pee in actual bathrooms. It’s something Amazon has denied, but then it ended up apologizing for the denial.

 A good way to draw attention to this might be to protest at one of Amazon’s many physical locations, which people sometimes do. Another way would be to stage a funny protest in the lead-up to the Bezos-affiliated Met Gala, which, in addition to being a gala is also a fundraising event for the arts—which gives it a convenient, but real, veneer of kindness.

 The fake pee bottles have a message on them that says “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala,” which everyone I know is doing whether they want to or not since they just don’t have the $100,000 it costs to get in. A smaller note at the bottom of the label says “Relax, it’s just water and food coloring.” The pee bottle stunt is cute, but seems like it was mainly just annoying for people who work at the museum. Still, the protesters got their message out, and they may have successfully put Bezos off of making a red carpet entrance. Plus it would be hard to do a funny stunt protest every time Jeff Bezos has a party on the largest sailing yacht in the world, which he owns, and which is so big it has its own little side-yacht. Though there were fresh rumors going around in the tabloids Monday that he wants to sell that because it attracts too much attention. Maybe someone planted pee bottles in that too.      #Fake #Urine #Bottles #Planted #Museum #Met #Gala #Protest #Jeff #BezosJeff Bezos,Met Gala,Urine

A group of protesters from an organization called Everyone Hates Elon have stuck it to Jeff Bezos by planting little fake pee bottles in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in the days before Monday’s Met Gala. Monday, at the event itself, there were more traditional protesters as well.

According to Fox News, Jeff Bezos avoided the red carpet on Monday and quietly went inside the event via some other entrance.

The explanation for the pee bottles, according to a statement posted on Instagram is that, “Jeff Bezos’s company Amazon is literally being sued for forcing workers to urinate in bottles.” There is indeed a proposed class action suit in Colorado over alleged “work policies that require its delivery drivers in Colorado to urinate in bottles in the back of delivery vans, defecate in bags, and, in many cases, to restrain themselves from using the bathroom at risk of serious health consequences.” When the suit was announced in 2023, Amazon declined to comment on the specifics.

 

The Met Gala, like the Oscars, started as a dinner for cultural elites, and then got out of hand. Now you can spark an international incident by not knowing who someone is at the Met Gala, and the House Ethics committee will investigate a dress someone wears there.

And now Jeff Bezos, the centibillionaire Amazon founder, and his wife Lauren Sanchez pay millions of dollars to be associated with the Gala—this year becoming the primary donors and honorary co-chairs of the event.

That’s unpleasant for anyone who reasonably does not care for Amazon’s gruesome alleged treatment of workers and contractors—including sometimes allegedly not allowing adequate time to pee in actual bathrooms. It’s something Amazon has denied, but then it ended up apologizing for the denial.

A good way to draw attention to this might be to protest at one of Amazon’s many physical locations, which people sometimes do. Another way would be to stage a funny protest in the lead-up to the Bezos-affiliated Met Gala, which, in addition to being a gala is also a fundraising event for the arts—which gives it a convenient, but real, veneer of kindness.

The fake pee bottles have a message on them that says “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala,” which everyone I know is doing whether they want to or not since they just don’t have the $100,000 it costs to get in. A smaller note at the bottom of the label says “Relax, it’s just water and food coloring.”

The pee bottle stunt is cute, but seems like it was mainly just annoying for people who work at the museum. Still, the protesters got their message out, and they may have successfully put Bezos off of making a red carpet entrance. Plus it would be hard to do a funny stunt protest every time Jeff Bezos has a party on the largest sailing yacht in the world, which he owns, and which is so big it has its own little side-yacht. Though there were fresh rumors going around in the tabloids Monday that he wants to sell that because it attracts too much attention. Maybe someone planted pee bottles in that too.

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Uplift also includes five free accessories (worth up to $270), which is where this deal really comes in clutch, especially if you’re building a full setup. Think practical upgrades like monitor arms to lift your screen to eye level, cable management kits to tame cords, or an anti-fatigue standing mat to make standing on your feet more comfortable. The right ergonomic add-ons can make a real difference in day-to-day comfort, and this Uplift desk promo code accessories offer helps you get there.

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Like many other brands, Uplift rewards their loyal customers. When you sign up for Uplift emails, which include things like product drops and restock alerts, you can save $20 on your order over $199. Not only will you get exclusive discounts, you’ll get email-only deals, early sale access, and special promotions with this Uplift newsletter sign up. Plus, the $20 off your next purchase.

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Who can say no to free shipping, especially when it’s for a major furniture item like a standing desk? Right now, Uplift is offering free and fast shipping on all orders, no Uplift desk coupon code required. And timing can work in your favor: most orders placed before 3 pm CST ship the same business day, so you’re not stuck refreshing the tracking page for a week. Whether you’re in the middle of an office refresh (or just impatient when it comes to deliveries), this is a major perk.

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A built-in bonus when you buy an Uplift standing desk is that you get up to five free accessories baked into the purchase. You can choose from a huge catalog of over 400 add-ons to go with the desk (honestly, I was overwhelmed at first). Options range from practical to fun, like cable management kits and desk organizer sets to a desk-mounted cup holder and an under-desk hammock. There are even some branded extras, like a stainless steel tumbler and a t-shirt, depending on your vibe.

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The process is pretty straightforward: Check out normally (no need to use your HSA/FSA card upfront), then complete a quick health survey through Uplift’s partner program, which will be on your confirmation screen or through your email receipt. If you qualify, a licensed provider will issue a Letter of Medical Necessity, which you can then submit for reimbursement. It’s a few extra steps, but the payoff is worth it, especially if you’ve been eyeing a bigger purchase.

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