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Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
Ohio billionaire political funder Les Wexner to be deposed by members of Congress in Epstein probe • Ohio Capital Journal
Les Wexner — Ohio's wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
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Protestor while she was detained: That’s the one that grabbed my tit.
ICE Agent: And you liked it.
WTF!!!
That’s disgusting, that’s America right now….
ICE Agent: And you liked it.
WTF!!!
That’s disgusting, that’s America right now….
February 18, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Protestor while she was detained: That’s the one that grabbed my tit.
ICE Agent: And you liked it.
WTF!!!
That’s disgusting, that’s America right now….
ICE Agent: And you liked it.
WTF!!!
That’s disgusting, that’s America right now….
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NEW: The FDA has removed a webpage warning about dangerous therapies claiming to treat autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under RFK Jr. to discredit long-established science.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
By @megomatz.bsky.social
Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments
The FDA has taken down a webpage warning about therapies and products making “false claims” of treating autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...
www.propublica.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
NEW: The FDA has removed a webpage warning about dangerous therapies claiming to treat autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under RFK Jr. to discredit long-established science.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
By @megomatz.bsky.social
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BREAKING: FDA reverses course and will now review Moderna's flu vaccine, the company announced Wednesday www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/f...
FDA reverses course, agrees to review Moderna’s flu vaccine
The FDA reversed course and told Moderna it would review its application for a new flu vaccine, the company announced Wednesday.
www.statnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
BREAKING: FDA reverses course and will now review Moderna's flu vaccine, the company announced Wednesday www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/f...
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This (about the 'new' Grammarly AI toolset) is absolutely terrifying, not because the tool is good, but because it is an easy, all-in-one, way to avoid thinking any thoughts or doing any work at all *and 3000 universities say its OK to use*.
www.carleton.edu/ai/blog/gram...
www.carleton.edu/ai/blog/gram...
Grammarly Revisited - Carleton College
A close look at Grammarly's new AI tools
www.carleton.edu
February 18, 2026 at 9:08 AM
This (about the 'new' Grammarly AI toolset) is absolutely terrifying, not because the tool is good, but because it is an easy, all-in-one, way to avoid thinking any thoughts or doing any work at all *and 3000 universities say its OK to use*.
www.carleton.edu/ai/blog/gram...
www.carleton.edu/ai/blog/gram...
Omfg, the sheer obliteration of excellence.
CBS News forced to issue correction after confusing King Charles with monarch who died more than three centuries ago trib.al/fNq2QxC
CBS makes correction after confusing Charles with 17th century monarch
The network has been under a microscope as of late following a series of missteps under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Omfg, the sheer obliteration of excellence.
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BREAKING: I obtained text messages in which an aide to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, acknowledged she "had an affair with our boss."
2 sources said the affair was an "open secret" in the office. The staffer died by suicide last year. @expressnews.com:
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
2 sources said the affair was an "open secret" in the office. The staffer died by suicide last year. @expressnews.com:
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who set herself on fire, ex-staffer says
Months before her death, Regina Santos-Aviles texted a fellow Gonzales staffer saying she had an affair with the congressman. He has ducked questions about it.
www.expressnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
BREAKING: I obtained text messages in which an aide to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, acknowledged she "had an affair with our boss."
2 sources said the affair was an "open secret" in the office. The staffer died by suicide last year. @expressnews.com:
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
2 sources said the affair was an "open secret" in the office. The staffer died by suicide last year. @expressnews.com:
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
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As expected, MAGA is coming after disability benefits for combat veterans.
Here's just one example of the rule's impact: Veterans taking anti-depressants for PTSD will be forced to stop taking the medication in order to retain their disability payments.
Here's just one example of the rule's impact: Veterans taking anti-depressants for PTSD will be forced to stop taking the medication in order to retain their disability payments.
Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings
The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.
www.stripes.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:30 AM
As expected, MAGA is coming after disability benefits for combat veterans.
Here's just one example of the rule's impact: Veterans taking anti-depressants for PTSD will be forced to stop taking the medication in order to retain their disability payments.
Here's just one example of the rule's impact: Veterans taking anti-depressants for PTSD will be forced to stop taking the medication in order to retain their disability payments.
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Seventh Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody This Year
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Seventh Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody This Year
Lorth Sim, a Cambodian national, died in ICE custody on Monday according to an announcement sent to Congress today, marking the seventh detained death of 2026 and nearly the 40th since Trump took offi...
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Seventh Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody This Year
open.substack.com/pub/austinko...
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73,000 North Carolinians will remain registered to vote after Republicans settled their lawsuit seeking to remove them.
Republicans had claimed in 2024 that a quarter million voters were unlawfully registered, one of the claims behind their failed attempt to steal the 2024 NC Supreme Court election
Republicans had claimed in 2024 that a quarter million voters were unlawfully registered, one of the claims behind their failed attempt to steal the 2024 NC Supreme Court election
More than 70,000 voters will stay on North Carolina voter rolls after settlement
Republicans had filed a lawsuit alleging that a quarter million voters in the battleground state had been improperly registered.
www.nbcnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:58 PM
73,000 North Carolinians will remain registered to vote after Republicans settled their lawsuit seeking to remove them.
Republicans had claimed in 2024 that a quarter million voters were unlawfully registered, one of the claims behind their failed attempt to steal the 2024 NC Supreme Court election
Republicans had claimed in 2024 that a quarter million voters were unlawfully registered, one of the claims behind their failed attempt to steal the 2024 NC Supreme Court election
Miss J. 💙
February 18, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Miss J. 💙
Saaaaaame.
Tyra Banks has not a single drop of remorse in her niptucked body and I'm livid watching this doc.
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Saaaaaame.
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In terms of the security dimension this sort of panic probably also distracts from the more acute challenge of ensuring that Trump and his courtiers do not violently disrupt the workings of Congress after the mid-terms.
Heading that off will need big voter mobilisation for mid-terms
Heading that off will need big voter mobilisation for mid-terms
Sowing fear of "ICE at the polls!" could do more to suppress votes than any actual ICE at the polls. Here's an explanation of the right's strategy on this, along with my recommendations for what to do instead of playing along.
katestarbird.substack.com/p/effective-...
katestarbird.substack.com/p/effective-...
February 17, 2026 at 10:59 PM
In terms of the security dimension this sort of panic probably also distracts from the more acute challenge of ensuring that Trump and his courtiers do not violently disrupt the workings of Congress after the mid-terms.
Heading that off will need big voter mobilisation for mid-terms
Heading that off will need big voter mobilisation for mid-terms
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If you’re okay with human beings and their children suffering in inhumane conditions, fearing the future, and having their right to due process ignored, you don’t have to tell me your religious beliefs.
The fact that you’re okay with those things tells me everything about your religious beliefs.
The fact that you’re okay with those things tells me everything about your religious beliefs.
February 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
If you’re okay with human beings and their children suffering in inhumane conditions, fearing the future, and having their right to due process ignored, you don’t have to tell me your religious beliefs.
The fact that you’re okay with those things tells me everything about your religious beliefs.
The fact that you’re okay with those things tells me everything about your religious beliefs.
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Tonight marks the start of Ramadan. I hope this holy month brings you and your loved ones a renewed sense of faith, peace, and hope. Ramadan Mubarak!
February 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Tonight marks the start of Ramadan. I hope this holy month brings you and your loved ones a renewed sense of faith, peace, and hope. Ramadan Mubarak!
Excellent news.
BIG NEWS: The federal government has given up their appeal in our National Guard case from last fall – meaning we’ve permanently succeeded in keeping National Guard members off our streets. #orpol
February 17, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Excellent news.
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he's still at it
February 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM
he's still at it
NOT GREAT.
Doug Wilson was the preacher today at the latest monthly Christian worship at the Pentagon. My report:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/doug-wilso...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/doug-wilso...
Doug Wilson Preaches at Pentagon, Compares Services to Day of Pentecost
Controversial Christian Nationalist preacher Doug Wilson stood at a podium inside the Pentagon on Tuesday as the guest preacher for the latest monthly Christian worship service held there for leaders ...
publicwitness.wordandway.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:39 PM
NOT GREAT.
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One of Jesse Jackson’s lines that hits hardest: “Most poor people are not on welfare. They do the heavy lifting. They take the early bus. They work the late shift. They work every day that they can and still cannot lift their children from poverty, still cannot afford health care.”
February 17, 2026 at 7:24 PM
One of Jesse Jackson’s lines that hits hardest: “Most poor people are not on welfare. They do the heavy lifting. They take the early bus. They work the late shift. They work every day that they can and still cannot lift their children from poverty, still cannot afford health care.”
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“No matter how much time you spend fasting, no matter how much you sleep on a hard floor and eat ashes and sigh continually, if you do no good to others, you do nothing great.”
Pope Leo’s guide to Lent.
Pope Leo’s guide to Lent.
Here’s What Pope Leo Wants You to Give Up for Lent
If you want to change your body, perhaps alcohol and candy is the way to go. But if you want to change your heart, Pope Leo XIV argues a harder fast is needed.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:23 PM
“No matter how much time you spend fasting, no matter how much you sleep on a hard floor and eat ashes and sigh continually, if you do no good to others, you do nothing great.”
Pope Leo’s guide to Lent.
Pope Leo’s guide to Lent.
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In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of Teddy Roosevelt oppose mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters.
Teddy Roosevelt’s family urges GOP to protect Boundary Waters
In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near the Minnesota wilderness area.
www.startribune.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of Teddy Roosevelt oppose mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters.
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A moment of angelic beauty in Canada's Algonquin Provincial Park, as the rising sun penetrates clearing fog and touches pine trees, dressed in glittering dew. The transformative power of light is endless!
#photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #nature #bluesky #landscape #art
#photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #nature #bluesky #landscape #art
February 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
A moment of angelic beauty in Canada's Algonquin Provincial Park, as the rising sun penetrates clearing fog and touches pine trees, dressed in glittering dew. The transformative power of light is endless!
#photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #nature #bluesky #landscape #art
#photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #nature #bluesky #landscape #art
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NEWS FLASH
We filed new lawsuit today (seems every week we do so) in DC against FBI & Director Patel for termination of long-standing 17+ year employee.
No specific reason. No due process. This is yet another improper firing under Article II of the US Constitution.
We filed new lawsuit today (seems every week we do so) in DC against FBI & Director Patel for termination of long-standing 17+ year employee.
No specific reason. No due process. This is yet another improper firing under Article II of the US Constitution.
February 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
NEWS FLASH
We filed new lawsuit today (seems every week we do so) in DC against FBI & Director Patel for termination of long-standing 17+ year employee.
No specific reason. No due process. This is yet another improper firing under Article II of the US Constitution.
We filed new lawsuit today (seems every week we do so) in DC against FBI & Director Patel for termination of long-standing 17+ year employee.
No specific reason. No due process. This is yet another improper firing under Article II of the US Constitution.
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@govwesmoore.bsky.social signed "two emergency bills into law on Tuesday, ending 287(g) agreements, which allow law enforcement agencies to partner with ICE.
The new law prevents state agencies & employees from entering into 287(g) agreements & orders that all existing agreements end by July 2026."
The new law prevents state agencies & employees from entering into 287(g) agreements & orders that all existing agreements end by July 2026."
Maryland Gov. Moore signs bills into law ending law enforcement partnerships with ICE
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed two emergency bills into law, ending 287(g) agreements, which allow law enforcement agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
www.cbsnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
@govwesmoore.bsky.social signed "two emergency bills into law on Tuesday, ending 287(g) agreements, which allow law enforcement agencies to partner with ICE.
The new law prevents state agencies & employees from entering into 287(g) agreements & orders that all existing agreements end by July 2026."
The new law prevents state agencies & employees from entering into 287(g) agreements & orders that all existing agreements end by July 2026."