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The Trump administration has paid $128.5 mn for a warehouse in Social Circle, GA, which it now proposes to convert into a concentration camp. Only 2 yers ago, the facility was acquired for $29 mn by a Moscow-based real estate company, PNK.
Feds paid over $128.5 million for new ICE facility, deed shows
Financial details surrounding the sale of a warehouse in Social Circle to the United States government have been made available. According to a deed obtained by reporters, the U.S. government paid …
news.monroelocal.org
February 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM
The Trump administration has paid $128.5 mn for a warehouse in Social Circle, GA, which it now proposes to convert into a concentration camp. Only 2 yers ago, the facility was acquired for $29 mn by a Moscow-based real estate company, PNK.
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👏 Ukraine regains over 200 sq km in five days – AFP
Ukraine regains over 200 sq km in five days – AFP
Ukraine’s defence forces regained 201 square kilometres of territory between 11 and 15 February, marking their fastest advance in more than two and a half years, according to AFP analysis of ISW data.
www.pravda.com.ua
February 17, 2026 at 6:33 AM
👏 Ukraine regains over 200 sq km in five days – AFP
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Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
February 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
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NEW: An approaching Russian administrative deadline is likely to enable the systematic removal of vulnerable Ukrainian children from their homes and families in occupied areas. 🧵(1/5)
Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
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Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:59 PM
NEW: An approaching Russian administrative deadline is likely to enable the systematic removal of vulnerable Ukrainian children from their homes and families in occupied areas. 🧵(1/5)
Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Read more: isw.pub/OccupationUp...
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Hochrangige Repräsentanten warnen vor einem flächendeckenden Kollaps, immer mehr Bauernhöfe gehen Bankrott. Die Importzölle lassen die Kosten für Düngemittel explodieren.
Kollaps unter US-Landwirten: Wie Trump die US-Landwirtschaft zugrunde richtet
Hochrangige Repräsentanten warnen vor einem flächendeckenden Kollaps, immer mehr Bauernhöfe gehen Bankrott. Die Importzölle lassen die Kosten für Düngemittel explodieren.
taz.de
February 12, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Hochrangige Repräsentanten warnen vor einem flächendeckenden Kollaps, immer mehr Bauernhöfe gehen Bankrott. Die Importzölle lassen die Kosten für Düngemittel explodieren.
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5/ Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Dobropillya tactical area. Russian forces recently advanced in northern Sumy Oblast, in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, near Hulyaipole, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast.
February 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
5/ Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Dobropillya tactical area. Russian forces recently advanced in northern Sumy Oblast, in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, near Hulyaipole, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast.
apnews.com/article/trum... jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video
Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video
A grand jury in Washington has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar wi...
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:24 AM
apnews.com/article/trum... jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video
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„Deathonomics“ nennen Ökonomen Putins Kriegswirtschaft. Das hat die Wirtschaft angekurbelt, doch jetzt rutscht Russland rasant in die Krise.
Neues russisches Geschäftsmodell: Die Todeswirtschaft
„Deathonomics“ nennen Ökonomen Putins Kriegswirtschaft. Das hat die Wirtschaft angekurbelt, doch jetzt rutscht Russland rasant in die Krise.
taz.de
February 10, 2026 at 4:41 PM
„Deathonomics“ nennen Ökonomen Putins Kriegswirtschaft. Das hat die Wirtschaft angekurbelt, doch jetzt rutscht Russland rasant in die Krise.
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Eine Studie sagt den massiven Verlust von Weideland weltweit voraus. Davon betroffen sind alle Kontinente, besonders aber Afrika.
Studie zu schwindendem Weideland: Weltweite Ernährung in Gefahr
Eine Studie sagt den massiven Verlust von Weideland weltweit voraus. Davon betroffen sind alle Kontinente, besonders aber Afrika.
taz.de
February 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Eine Studie sagt den massiven Verlust von Weideland weltweit voraus. Davon betroffen sind alle Kontinente, besonders aber Afrika.
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Bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio. Much like what happened after Vance, Trump, and Nazis told lies about Haitians in September 2024. Reportage here. See my substack for background.
www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/bomb-th...
www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/bomb-th...
Bomb threats, suspicious packages in Springfield prompt evacuations
Bomb threats that said Haitian immigrants should be gone from Springfield were sent to several Clark County offices Monday morning, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said at a press conference.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio. Much like what happened after Vance, Trump, and Nazis told lies about Haitians in September 2024. Reportage here. See my substack for background.
www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/bomb-th...
www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/bomb-th...
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Der Fall Epstein zieht immer größere Kreise, Lisa Phillips hat überlebt. Im Interview erzählt sie ihre Geschichte – und wie sie gegen ein System kämpft, das die Täter schützt. Unser Schwerpunkt in der #wochentaz am Kiosk, in der 📱 App und unter taz.de/Jeffrey-Epst...
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Der Fall Epstein zieht immer größere Kreise, Lisa Phillips hat überlebt. Im Interview erzählt sie ihre Geschichte – und wie sie gegen ein System kämpft, das die Täter schützt. Unser Schwerpunkt in der #wochentaz am Kiosk, in der 📱 App und unter taz.de/Jeffrey-Epst...
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Oleksandra Matviichuk has an excellent question.
I am a Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. I have a question.
Why has Trump's year of negotiations been the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion? The number of deaths and injuries has increased by 31 percent compared to the previous year.
Why has Trump's year of negotiations been the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion? The number of deaths and injuries has increased by 31 percent compared to the previous year.
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Oleksandra Matviichuk has an excellent question.
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Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy grid with missiles and caused power outages in major cities as temperatures dropped below freezing just a day after President Trump restated that the Kremlin had agreed to pause power sector attacks.
Russia delivers worst attack this year to Ukraine’s power sector
The president said he persuaded Russia’s Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine’s energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy grid with missiles and caused power outages in major cities as temperatures dropped below freezing just a day after President Trump restated that the Kremlin had agreed to pause power sector attacks.
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A day before scheduled peace talks with Ukraine, Russia resumed strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Tuesday, hitting power plants in several regions in Kyiv. It's part of a major campaign intended to freeze Ukrainians into submission amid frigid temperatures. nyti.ms/4ag6dBf
February 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A day before scheduled peace talks with Ukraine, Russia resumed strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Tuesday, hitting power plants in several regions in Kyiv. It's part of a major campaign intended to freeze Ukrainians into submission amid frigid temperatures. nyti.ms/4ag6dBf
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The criminalizing of protest and dissent has a long history in America
The criminalizing of protest and dissent has a long history in America
The Trump administration is accusing protesters of ‘domestic terrorism’ but this brazen tactic is as old as the country itself
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The criminalizing of protest and dissent has a long history in America
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Der ADAC-Verkehrspräsident muss gehen, das ist Kuschen vor einer lauten Minderheit. Konservative Institutionen haben wenig Rückgrat.
Rücktritt des ADAC-Chefs: Er hat für Klimaschutz geworben
Der ADAC-Verkehrspräsident muss gehen, das ist Kuschen vor einer lauten Minderheit. Konservative Institutionen haben wenig Rückgrat.
taz.de
February 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Der ADAC-Verkehrspräsident muss gehen, das ist Kuschen vor einer lauten Minderheit. Konservative Institutionen haben wenig Rückgrat.
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Dem Düsseldorfer Karnevalswagenbauer Jacques Tilly wird in Russland der Prozess gemacht. Dem Künstler zeigt das, dass Satire wirkt.
Unrechtsprozess in Russland: Künstler Jacques Tilly will nicht kleinlaut werden
Dem Düsseldorfer Karnevalswagenbauer Jacques Tilly wird in Russland der Prozess gemacht. Dem Künstler zeigt das, dass Satire wirkt.
taz.de
February 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Dem Düsseldorfer Karnevalswagenbauer Jacques Tilly wird in Russland der Prozess gemacht. Dem Künstler zeigt das, dass Satire wirkt.
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6/ Belarus appears to be increasing the quantity and frequency of Belarusian balloon incursions into Polish and Lithuanian airspace.
Several unidentified drones flew over German military infrastructure on February 1.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Slovyansk.
Several unidentified drones flew over German military infrastructure on February 1.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Slovyansk.
February 2, 2026 at 12:53 AM
6/ Belarus appears to be increasing the quantity and frequency of Belarusian balloon incursions into Polish and Lithuanian airspace.
Several unidentified drones flew over German military infrastructure on February 1.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Slovyansk.
Several unidentified drones flew over German military infrastructure on February 1.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Slovyansk.
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NEW: Russian drones struck a maternity hospital and a bus carrying miners on February 1, causing significant civilian casualties. (1/7)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 1, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar020126
Other Key Takeaways:
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 1, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar020126
Other Key Takeaways:
February 2, 2026 at 12:53 AM
NEW: Russian drones struck a maternity hospital and a bus carrying miners on February 1, causing significant civilian casualties. (1/7)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 1, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar020126
Other Key Takeaways:
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 1, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar020126
Other Key Takeaways:
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Seit Krieg herrscht, ist das Sterben alltäglich geworden. Trauerbegleitung, digitale Erinnerungsorte und „Death Cafés“ helfen Hinterbliebenen.
Umgang mit Trauer in der Ukraine: Wo der Verlust das Leben bestimmt
Seit Krieg herrscht, ist das Sterben alltäglich geworden. Trauerbegleitung, digitale Erinnerungsorte und „Death Cafés“ helfen Hinterbliebenen.
taz.de
January 31, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Seit Krieg herrscht, ist das Sterben alltäglich geworden. Trauerbegleitung, digitale Erinnerungsorte und „Death Cafés“ helfen Hinterbliebenen.
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4/ Ukrainian forces recently advanced in northern Kharkiv Oblast and the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area. Russian forces advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area and near Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole.
January 31, 2026 at 11:35 PM
4/ Ukrainian forces recently advanced in northern Kharkiv Oblast and the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area. Russian forces advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area and near Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole.