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The same @capital_climate you've known and loved since 2010 at The Other Place.
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🌡️Looking ahead to next week, outside of Alaska and the West Coast, the rest of the U.S. will likely see Above Normal Temperatures for mid February.
weather.gov
weather.gov
February 5, 2026 at 10:44 PM
🌡️Looking ahead to next week, outside of Alaska and the West Coast, the rest of the U.S. will likely see Above Normal Temperatures for mid February.
weather.gov
weather.gov
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Thursday 9:40 pm: Many spots in Montana and western South Dakota topped 70F today, warmer than all except far south Florida. Laredo was 71F. Average high on February 5 is 36F in Great Falls, MT and Rapid City, SD, 73F in Laredo, 77F in Miami.
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Thursday 9:40 pm: Many spots in Montana and western South Dakota topped 70F today, warmer than all except far south Florida. Laredo was 71F. Average high on February 5 is 36F in Great Falls, MT and Rapid City, SD, 73F in Laredo, 77F in Miami.
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Crypto was always a scam and a tool for criminals. That’s it.
February 6, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Crypto was always a scam and a tool for criminals. That’s it.
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The Florida dry season continues to exacerbate drought conditions, as the wet season ended on a dry note in September 2024. Since then, many areas have escaped impactful rainfall from the frequent cold fronts and meager moisture associated with the Arctic cold blasts so far this winter.
February 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The Florida dry season continues to exacerbate drought conditions, as the wet season ended on a dry note in September 2024. Since then, many areas have escaped impactful rainfall from the frequent cold fronts and meager moisture associated with the Arctic cold blasts so far this winter.
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Scoop w/ @nataliekorach.bsky.social: Washington Post leadership spiked a story that had been prepared by the newspaper's media desk, covering the historic layoffs at the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper. Details in @status.news: link.status.news/4ai6W4C
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Scoop w/ @nataliekorach.bsky.social: Washington Post leadership spiked a story that had been prepared by the newspaper's media desk, covering the historic layoffs at the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper. Details in @status.news: link.status.news/4ai6W4C
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A year after Trump, US science is a shadow of itself. To understand the devastation and vandalism, check out this new set of visualizations of the cuts for a bird's-eye view of the utter destruction. www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains
A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.
www.nature.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 AM
A year after Trump, US science is a shadow of itself. To understand the devastation and vandalism, check out this new set of visualizations of the cuts for a bird's-eye view of the utter destruction. www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
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OH NO YOU DON'T! YOU ALREADY DISHONORED NATIONAL AIRPORT, WE'RE NOT LETTING YOU HAVE DULLES, TOO
February 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM
OH NO YOU DON'T! YOU ALREADY DISHONORED NATIONAL AIRPORT, WE'RE NOT LETTING YOU HAVE DULLES, TOO
What if it wasn't even about the oil?
Yes. The folks who study election rumors and conspiracy theories are worried that a forced (and false) confession by Maduro (of 2020 election fraud) is a real possibility, and we’ve already seen some (wink, wink) foreshadowing of such a move.
Sadly, this actually sounds totally possible.
February 6, 2026 at 2:05 AM
What if it wasn't even about the oil?
Vote with your remote!
www.thedailybeast.com/melania-back...
www.thedailybeast.com/melania-back...
‘Melania’ Backlash Causes Huge Surge for Michelle Obama Doc
The 2020 film “Becoming” recorded tens of millions of viewing minutes as audiences stayed away from the first lady’s film.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Vote with your remote!
www.thedailybeast.com/melania-back...
www.thedailybeast.com/melania-back...
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Unsubscribe from Amazon. Plus, my thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg’s monopoly. www.resistandunsubscribe.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Unsubscribe from Amazon. Plus, my thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg’s monopoly. www.resistandunsubscribe.com
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Let's check in and see how much January has warmed in the U.S. and Canada over the last 75 years. 🔥🔥🔥
February 5, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Let's check in and see how much January has warmed in the U.S. and Canada over the last 75 years. 🔥🔥🔥
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Most people are worried about climate change - but most don't hear or talk about regularly.
That's why I started my free newsletter Talking Climate. Every week I share good news, not so good news, and what people can do.
If you aren't a reader yet, see below. I have 6 different ways to subscribe!
That's why I started my free newsletter Talking Climate. Every week I share good news, not so good news, and what people can do.
If you aren't a reader yet, see below. I have 6 different ways to subscribe!
February 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Most people are worried about climate change - but most don't hear or talk about regularly.
That's why I started my free newsletter Talking Climate. Every week I share good news, not so good news, and what people can do.
If you aren't a reader yet, see below. I have 6 different ways to subscribe!
That's why I started my free newsletter Talking Climate. Every week I share good news, not so good news, and what people can do.
If you aren't a reader yet, see below. I have 6 different ways to subscribe!
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I don't say this often but: I'm so proud to be a climate and environment reporter. We cover an issue that is vitally important to humanity and the natural world. 14 of my climate colleagues at the Post were laid off today and I'm devastated.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
I don't say this often but: I'm so proud to be a climate and environment reporter. We cover an issue that is vitally important to humanity and the natural world. 14 of my climate colleagues at the Post were laid off today and I'm devastated.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
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“I never thought I’d lose my crown as the most hated guy in journalism,” writes… @jaysonblair7.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/jaysonbl...
Jeff Bezos Didn’t Save The Washington Post. He Surrendered It
A billionaire who could have protected one of America’s great newspapers chose instead to protect himself — and let The Post burn in the process
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM
“I never thought I’d lose my crown as the most hated guy in journalism,” writes… @jaysonblair7.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/jaysonbl...
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Weird thing is the climate (and weather) team that was heavily boosted under Bezos was about the best in the business a few years ago. Then dismantled because reasons? I’d like to go back to a world that makes some sense
Among the other outrages in today's news from the @washingtonpost.com, management has gutted the Pulitzer-winning climate team, according to @sammyroth.bsky.social. Their work has been so important — one more reason to be heartbroken today. And pissed. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Weird thing is the climate (and weather) team that was heavily boosted under Bezos was about the best in the business a few years ago. Then dismantled because reasons? I’d like to go back to a world that makes some sense
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The Dec-Jan period was the 7th warmest for the Contiguous U.S. since 1940. 21.1% had the warmest Dec-Jan during that period. 0.0% had the coldest Dec-Jan; 0.0% had the 2nd coldest, 0.0% had the 3rd coldest, .... all the way thru the 13th coldest.
February 5, 2026 at 2:32 AM
The Dec-Jan period was the 7th warmest for the Contiguous U.S. since 1940. 21.1% had the warmest Dec-Jan during that period. 0.0% had the coldest Dec-Jan; 0.0% had the 2nd coldest, 0.0% had the 3rd coldest, .... all the way thru the 13th coldest.
Curling is so slow they had to start 2 days early.
Gonna watch curling and post things like "holy shit!!!" and "you've gotta be kidding me!!!"
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Curling is so slow they had to start 2 days early.
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A non-journalist friend asked me — is losing 300 people from a newsroom a lot?
I pointed out there are about 200 journalists at the Philadelphia Inquirer and about 100 at the Baltimore Banner. Imagine losing both those publications in a day.
I pointed out there are about 200 journalists at the Philadelphia Inquirer and about 100 at the Baltimore Banner. Imagine losing both those publications in a day.
February 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
A non-journalist friend asked me — is losing 300 people from a newsroom a lot?
I pointed out there are about 200 journalists at the Philadelphia Inquirer and about 100 at the Baltimore Banner. Imagine losing both those publications in a day.
I pointed out there are about 200 journalists at the Philadelphia Inquirer and about 100 at the Baltimore Banner. Imagine losing both those publications in a day.
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Just in: Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social launched an investigation into conflicts of interest in U.S.-China policy.
He's demanding World Liberty Financial—the Trump family crypto venture—turn over info on its reported $500M deal with UAE spymaster Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He's demanding World Liberty Financial—the Trump family crypto venture—turn over info on its reported $500M deal with UAE spymaster Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
February 5, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Just in: Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social launched an investigation into conflicts of interest in U.S.-China policy.
He's demanding World Liberty Financial—the Trump family crypto venture—turn over info on its reported $500M deal with UAE spymaster Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He's demanding World Liberty Financial—the Trump family crypto venture—turn over info on its reported $500M deal with UAE spymaster Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
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Immigrants pay hundreds of billions of dollars more in taxes than they receive in benefits says the [checks notes...] the arch-conservative Cato Institute.
February 4, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Immigrants pay hundreds of billions of dollars more in taxes than they receive in benefits says the [checks notes...] the arch-conservative Cato Institute.
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The western U.S. faces its lowest snowpack on record despite average or above-average rainfall. Warmer temperatures mean more precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, and will worsen droughts in areas like the Pacific Northwest and the Colorado River Basin.
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
February 3, 2026 at 6:27 AM
The western U.S. faces its lowest snowpack on record despite average or above-average rainfall. Warmer temperatures mean more precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, and will worsen droughts in areas like the Pacific Northwest and the Colorado River Basin.
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
Great idea if you have no clue about physics.
www.reddit.com/r/AskPhysics...
www.reddit.com/r/AskPhysics...
February 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Great idea if you have no clue about physics.
www.reddit.com/r/AskPhysics...
www.reddit.com/r/AskPhysics...
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Given Trump’s tendency to avoid any appearance of concession, his hostile response was unsurprising.
Upset at reports that he'd given up, Trump now wants $1B from Harvard
Hefty "fine" comes in wake of NY Times reporting of money-free settlement.
arstechnica.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Given Trump’s tendency to avoid any appearance of concession, his hostile response was unsurprising.