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Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
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New Quinnipiac poll:
63% of voters disapprove of ICE
60% want ICE out of Minneapolis
58% want Kristi Noem removed from office
63% of voters disapprove of ICE
60% want ICE out of Minneapolis
58% want Kristi Noem removed from office
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
New Quinnipiac poll:
63% of voters disapprove of ICE
60% want ICE out of Minneapolis
58% want Kristi Noem removed from office
63% of voters disapprove of ICE
60% want ICE out of Minneapolis
58% want Kristi Noem removed from office
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Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it.
February 4, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it.
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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A Manhattan judge has said a $10 million workplace harassment claim in which Rudy Giuliani stands accused of "demanding" sex from an employee will move forward to discovery.
www.courthousenews.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A Manhattan judge has said a $10 million workplace harassment claim in which Rudy Giuliani stands accused of "demanding" sex from an employee will move forward to discovery.
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For those keeping score at home:
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
For those keeping score at home:
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"It's not sexist. Roger Ailes used to tell us that." 😭
February 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM
"It's not sexist. Roger Ailes used to tell us that." 😭
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ICE acts just like the fascist Gestapo and the Trump regime acts just like the racist Ku Klux Klan, but PLEASE don't be rude enough to notice or mention the similarities. It hurts their delicate, white supremacist feelings.
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
Medgar Evers’ killer was a Klansman, but Trump administration says stop calling him a racist - Mississippi Today
Among anticipated changes to a new visitor brochure for the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is no longer using "racist" to describe the killer of the civil rights leader.
mississippitoday.org
February 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
ICE acts just like the fascist Gestapo and the Trump regime acts just like the racist Ku Klux Klan, but PLEASE don't be rude enough to notice or mention the similarities. It hurts their delicate, white supremacist feelings.
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
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Accountability!
Brad Karp, head of Paul Weiss, steps down after Epstein revelations.
More please!
Brad Karp, head of Paul Weiss, steps down after Epstein revelations.
More please!
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Accountability!
Brad Karp, head of Paul Weiss, steps down after Epstein revelations.
More please!
Brad Karp, head of Paul Weiss, steps down after Epstein revelations.
More please!
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Pay attention to this now. Trump is signaling his desire to rig the midterms.
Trump’s FBI raid could lead to a takeover of elections in Georgia’s largest county
Trump wants control "over the voting in at least 15 places.” He could start in Fulton County, Georgia.
www.motherjones.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Pay attention to this now. Trump is signaling his desire to rig the midterms.
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"The world's largest humanitarian crisis as we speak."
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
"The world's largest humanitarian crisis as we speak."
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
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Sadly, this actually sounds totally possible.
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Sadly, this actually sounds totally possible.
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At what point does a misrepresentation become a lie?
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
At what point does a misrepresentation become a lie?
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February 5, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
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very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
February 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM
very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
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The private sector has seen a “dramatic slowdown” in job creation over the last three years, ADP’s economist said.
Disappointing Jobs Data: Only 22,000 New Jobs Last Month
The private sector has seen a “dramatic slowdown” in job creation over the last three years, ADP’s economist said.
www.forbes.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The private sector has seen a “dramatic slowdown” in job creation over the last three years, ADP’s economist said.
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"One protester on Tuesday stood outside the warehouse property along the highway for hours, holding up an anti-ICE sign..."
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
ICE closes sale on warehouse in east San Antonio, city council member says
While ICE officials didn't directly address the transaction, the agency said it was "actively working to expand detention space" in the U.S.
www.wfaa.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 AM
"One protester on Tuesday stood outside the warehouse property along the highway for hours, holding up an anti-ICE sign..."
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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A planned administrative tweak from the Justice Department would allow the Trump administration to quickly and automatically dismiss immigration cases on appeal.
https://www.notus.org/immigration/department-justice-board-immigration-appeals-federal-register
https://www.notus.org/immigration/department-justice-board-immigration-appeals-federal-register
DOJ Looks to Automatically Dismiss Immigration Appeals as Trump Pushes Mass Deportations
A new entry to the Federal Register is meant to speed the rate of decisions at the Board of Immigration Appeals.
www.notus.org
February 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A planned administrative tweak from the Justice Department would allow the Trump administration to quickly and automatically dismiss immigration cases on appeal.
https://www.notus.org/immigration/department-justice-board-immigration-appeals-federal-register
https://www.notus.org/immigration/department-justice-board-immigration-appeals-federal-register
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Imagine if four years into our war in Iraq we had only occupied 20 percent of it and lost 1.2 million men. Would anyone say the US is winning?
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Imagine if four years into our war in Iraq we had only occupied 20 percent of it and lost 1.2 million men. Would anyone say the US is winning?
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
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Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
'My own government attempted to execute me,' Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
Marimar Martinez said she believes that she survived her encounter with Border Patrol agents so she could share her story.
www.yahoo.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
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If ICE agents didn't wear masks, they would be FAMOUS for all the wrong reasons. So if you wanna see mass resignations, prevent them from wearing masks.
That said, abolishing ICE is the only way to truly prevent more violence, harm and murder.
That said, abolishing ICE is the only way to truly prevent more violence, harm and murder.
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
If ICE agents didn't wear masks, they would be FAMOUS for all the wrong reasons. So if you wanna see mass resignations, prevent them from wearing masks.
That said, abolishing ICE is the only way to truly prevent more violence, harm and murder.
That said, abolishing ICE is the only way to truly prevent more violence, harm and murder.
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This morning at the Minnesota State Capitol.
An ice sculpture that reads "PROSECUTE ICE". I'm told the organization behind the sculpture is Common Defense.
An ice sculpture that reads "PROSECUTE ICE". I'm told the organization behind the sculpture is Common Defense.
February 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This morning at the Minnesota State Capitol.
An ice sculpture that reads "PROSECUTE ICE". I'm told the organization behind the sculpture is Common Defense.
An ice sculpture that reads "PROSECUTE ICE". I'm told the organization behind the sculpture is Common Defense.