Jonathan Massaquoi
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Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02...
Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options
Two of Ars' favorite electric vehicles are now available for not very much money.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02...
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Micheál Martin has been consistent about one thing in his political career. He is an arch partitionist. Has only ever displayed a complete contempt for the North and the ideals of Irish unity.
Mícheál Martin believes a referendum on Irish unification in 2030 would not succeed, saying: “What Sinn Féin and other parties are all about is politics and a kind of campaign, but there is not much substance to it in my opinion.”
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Not much of substance behind Sinn Féin's push for unity poll, Taoiseach says in TG4 interview
Taoiseach Mícheál Martin believes hat an Irish unity referendum held as early as 2030 would be defeated.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Micheál Martin has been consistent about one thing in his political career. He is an arch partitionist. Has only ever displayed a complete contempt for the North and the ideals of Irish unity.
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Prison, hopefully.
Something you never thought you’d see. Now…where does it go from here?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Formerly Prince Andrew, Arrested in U.K. on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office — The Hollywood Reporter
British police say the royal family member remains in custody.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Prison, hopefully.
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Waiting to see how long it takes institutions reinstate the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs they shut down, re-hire those they pushed out, and rewrite all the language they rushed to change.
Something tells me it'll likely be a long wait.
Something tells me it'll likely be a long wait.
February 19, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Waiting to see how long it takes institutions reinstate the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs they shut down, re-hire those they pushed out, and rewrite all the language they rushed to change.
Something tells me it'll likely be a long wait.
Something tells me it'll likely be a long wait.
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Of great interest
New from Bellingcat: Shipwrecks, sham papers and false flags. We traced a network of fraudulent ship registries linked to Captain Suniel Kumar Sharma, connecting a wrecked tanker in India, an arms seizure in Senegal, and sanctioned oil transfers off Malaysia.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/02...
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/02...
Shipwrecks, Sham Papers and False Flags: Tracking the Company Behind It All - bellingcat
A shipwreck in India, an ammunition seizure in Senegal, and a raid on an oil tanker in Malaysia - all involving one recurring figure: Captain Suniel Sharma.
www.bellingcat.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Of great interest
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To recap in light of breaking news out of the UK:
The French found a way to prosecute former presidents.
The South Koreans did the same.
Our British cousins now literally are prosecuting members of the Royal Family.
But U.S. presidents remain above the law.
The French found a way to prosecute former presidents.
The South Koreans did the same.
Our British cousins now literally are prosecuting members of the Royal Family.
But U.S. presidents remain above the law.
February 19, 2026 at 11:49 AM
To recap in light of breaking news out of the UK:
The French found a way to prosecute former presidents.
The South Koreans did the same.
Our British cousins now literally are prosecuting members of the Royal Family.
But U.S. presidents remain above the law.
The French found a way to prosecute former presidents.
The South Koreans did the same.
Our British cousins now literally are prosecuting members of the Royal Family.
But U.S. presidents remain above the law.
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Wait. You can arrest powerful people for committing crimes? Did any of you know about this?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK’s King Charles, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It comes after further details of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein emerged, the BBC said.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Wait. You can arrest powerful people for committing crimes? Did any of you know about this?
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With the appeals process likely to take several more years, and given that the current administration is virtually certain not to grant him clemency, Yoon is expected to remain in prison for at least the next four years until the end of the current presidential term.
February 19, 2026 at 8:10 AM
With the appeals process likely to take several more years, and given that the current administration is virtually certain not to grant him clemency, Yoon is expected to remain in prison for at least the next four years until the end of the current presidential term.
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I'd prefer it not have taken decades but personally I like blows being struck against elite impunity and would like that for us in the US very much
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK’s King Charles, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It comes after further details of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein emerged, the BBC said.
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Get the latest: bloom.bg/4rqF1ah
February 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
I'd prefer it not have taken decades but personally I like blows being struck against elite impunity and would like that for us in the US very much
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to eliminate the 8% consumption tax on groceries for two years, fulfilling her campaign pledge, but delivering the cut won’t be so simple. 👉 ebx.sh/qjbPvR
February 19, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to eliminate the 8% consumption tax on groceries for two years, fulfilling her campaign pledge, but delivering the cut won’t be so simple. 👉 ebx.sh/qjbPvR
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i'm not being funny but this is simply missing the point
I AM ONCE AGAIN PLEADING WITH THOSE ADVOCATING 21ST CENTURY GAULLISM FOR EUROPE TO CONSIDER DE GAULLE'S DISTINCTLY MUNICHOIS ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USSR.
Donald Trump’s America makes Gaullism respectable again
February 19, 2026 at 9:48 AM
i'm not being funny but this is simply missing the point
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More than 30 Russian soldiers and medics are accused of shooting themselves in order to obtain payouts for battlefield injuries.
The army was defrauded of $2.6 million in the plot, with the commanders taking a cut. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/w...
The army was defrauded of $2.6 million in the plot, with the commanders taking a cut. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/w...
Russia Celebrated Him. Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:39 AM
More than 30 Russian soldiers and medics are accused of shooting themselves in order to obtain payouts for battlefield injuries.
The army was defrauded of $2.6 million in the plot, with the commanders taking a cut. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/w...
The army was defrauded of $2.6 million in the plot, with the commanders taking a cut. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/w...
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland were the “epiphany moment” for Europe’s six largest economies to club together and speed up financial market reform, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo told POLITICO.
www.politico.eu/article/spai...
www.politico.eu/article/spai...
‘No red lines’: Spain reveals EU supergroup’s plan to challenge US and China
But smaller countries fear the club will sideline dissenting voices in pursuit of a two-speed Europe.
www.politico.eu
February 19, 2026 at 11:41 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland were the “epiphany moment” for Europe’s six largest economies to club together and speed up financial market reform, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo told POLITICO.
www.politico.eu/article/spai...
www.politico.eu/article/spai...
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What is misconduct in public office?
Following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg explains what the term means
Following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg explains what the term means
February 19, 2026 at 11:42 AM
What is misconduct in public office?
Following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg explains what the term means
Following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg explains what the term means
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All the other countries have consequences for criminals, pedophiles, and insurrectionists. But not here.
We could have nice things, too, if we just stood by our founding principles.
We could have nice things, too, if we just stood by our founding principles.
The former president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection. www.koreaherald.com/article/1...
Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life for leading insurrection
The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment, finding him guilty of leading an insurrection. "It i
www.koreaherald.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:11 AM
All the other countries have consequences for criminals, pedophiles, and insurrectionists. But not here.
We could have nice things, too, if we just stood by our founding principles.
We could have nice things, too, if we just stood by our founding principles.
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Greatest peace deal EVA
February 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Greatest peace deal EVA
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I remember the shock at hearing the news of his death.
Thinking about how awful it must have been, to be so gifted, and yet feel so low,
Hounded by the media and bigots, just because of who he was
#JustinFashanu
Thinking about how awful it must have been, to be so gifted, and yet feel so low,
Hounded by the media and bigots, just because of who he was
#JustinFashanu
Today would have been Justin Fashanu’s 65th birthday.
Justin was Britain's first Black £1m footballer and the first professional footballer to come out as gay.
He was beautiful and talented.
I knew him (we had a brief thing).
He was hounded by the press and the crowds and took his life aged just 37.
Justin was Britain's first Black £1m footballer and the first professional footballer to come out as gay.
He was beautiful and talented.
I knew him (we had a brief thing).
He was hounded by the press and the crowds and took his life aged just 37.
February 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
I remember the shock at hearing the news of his death.
Thinking about how awful it must have been, to be so gifted, and yet feel so low,
Hounded by the media and bigots, just because of who he was
#JustinFashanu
Thinking about how awful it must have been, to be so gifted, and yet feel so low,
Hounded by the media and bigots, just because of who he was
#JustinFashanu
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Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts.
February 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts.
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“Misconduct in public office” is a very good sort of offense to have in one’s criminal code imho. Would like to hear more about this. www.bbc.com/news/live/c7...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates
It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:53 AM
“Misconduct in public office” is a very good sort of offense to have in one’s criminal code imho. Would like to hear more about this. www.bbc.com/news/live/c7...
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Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
South Korea's ex-President Yoon gets life sentence for insurrection
Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
www.aljazeera.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
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“.. Canadians don’t see Trump’s America as merely an annoyance, the survey found. They consider the superpower next door the world’s greatest threat to peacetime.” 🇨🇦
@politico.com
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@politico.com
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February 19, 2026 at 11:27 AM
“.. Canadians don’t see Trump’s America as merely an annoyance, the survey found. They consider the superpower next door the world’s greatest threat to peacetime.” 🇨🇦
@politico.com
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@politico.com
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The Trump regime is creating a Nazi propaganda sanctuary whilst pretending to care about antisemitism
Exclusive: The US State Department is developing an online portal to enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including alleged hate speech and terrorist propaganda, sources told Reuters reut.rs/4cySsA6
Exclusive: US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere
The U.S. State Department is developing an online portal that will enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including alleged hate speech and terrorist propagan...
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February 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM
The Trump regime is creating a Nazi propaganda sanctuary whilst pretending to care about antisemitism
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One thing I feel like nobody ever mentions in pieces like this is maintenance and legacy code. Maybe that just won’t be a thing anymore because it’ll just be cheaper to constantly burn down and rebuild rather than adapt. But I work in a decade-plus old codebase and I haven’t found AI very helpful.
February 18, 2026 at 10:13 PM
One thing I feel like nobody ever mentions in pieces like this is maintenance and legacy code. Maybe that just won’t be a thing anymore because it’ll just be cheaper to constantly burn down and rebuild rather than adapt. But I work in a decade-plus old codebase and I haven’t found AI very helpful.
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We’ve created chaos bazookas and gave it to everyone, then wished them luck!
What does that mean at the societal level? What does that mean for the level of entropy we’re introducing to the everyday systems that prop up modern life?
Think we’re just beginning to see the impact:
What does that mean at the societal level? What does that mean for the level of entropy we’re introducing to the everyday systems that prop up modern life?
Think we’re just beginning to see the impact:
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
Medical device makers have been rushing to add AI to their products. While proponents say the new technology will revolutionize medicine, regulators are receiving a rising number of claims of patient ...
www.reuters.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM
We’ve created chaos bazookas and gave it to everyone, then wished them luck!
What does that mean at the societal level? What does that mean for the level of entropy we’re introducing to the everyday systems that prop up modern life?
Think we’re just beginning to see the impact:
What does that mean at the societal level? What does that mean for the level of entropy we’re introducing to the everyday systems that prop up modern life?
Think we’re just beginning to see the impact:
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This is a good essay, but sometimes as a thought experiment I think about how we defended the ubiquity of cars 100+ years ago. Sure, we can't really walk places anymore and they kill tens of thousands a year and gasoline makes the air toxic, but getting places fast in a personal bubble is cool!
NYT OpEd asked me to explain vibe coding to a general audience, and I took a swing. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
Opinion | The A.I. Disruption Is Actually Here, and It’s Not Terrible
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:45 PM
This is a good essay, but sometimes as a thought experiment I think about how we defended the ubiquity of cars 100+ years ago. Sure, we can't really walk places anymore and they kill tens of thousands a year and gasoline makes the air toxic, but getting places fast in a personal bubble is cool!