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Every person in this nation — regardless of immigration status — has the right to due process. We will defend that right with everything we've got.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
📸 Scout Tufankjian
February 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Every person in this nation — regardless of immigration status — has the right to due process. We will defend that right with everything we've got.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
📸 Scout Tufankjian
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ICE and Border Patrol have been using facial recognition technology in our cities to target and threaten immigrants, people of color, and anyone documenting their abuses.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
ICE and Border Patrol have been using facial recognition technology in our cities to target and threaten immigrants, people of color, and anyone documenting their abuses.
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Beyond vaccination, experts recommend common sense precautions: Frequently wash your hands; disinfect objects that you touch a lot, like doorknobs and phones; and improve ventilation by running an air purifier or opening a window.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/w...
U.S. Flu Cases Are Rising Again
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Beyond vaccination, experts recommend common sense precautions: Frequently wash your hands; disinfect objects that you touch a lot, like doorknobs and phones; and improve ventilation by running an air purifier or opening a window.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/w...
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Don't be afraid of having your own private surveillance system to help protect your family and property. You can do this without an "consumer grade" devices, even affordably (for most) and never have to depend on services in the "cloud". I'll explain one way to do this in this thread.
Amazon's Ring cancels Flock partnership amid Super Bowl ad backlash
Ring's decision to cancel its partnership with Flock comes as tech companies face growing pressure to reexamine their work with federal agencies.
www.cnbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Don't be afraid of having your own private surveillance system to help protect your family and property. You can do this without an "consumer grade" devices, even affordably (for most) and never have to depend on services in the "cloud". I'll explain one way to do this in this thread.
Many advocates and people with disabilities said they plan to reach out to area volunteer groups, neighbors and friends to spread the word in a public service campaign that in future snowstorms the region needs to do better to help those with disabilities.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
The snow is finally melting, but the frustrations of disabled people remain
Many people with disabilities deal with the inconvenience of navigating through “snowcrete,” sidewalks that aren’t shoveled and long ride wait times.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Many advocates and people with disabilities said they plan to reach out to area volunteer groups, neighbors and friends to spread the word in a public service campaign that in future snowstorms the region needs to do better to help those with disabilities.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
1st of several storms will push into the region from the Pacific Sat into Sun, initially focusing on N. CA and parts of OR. By Mon, a potent low-pressure will come ashore around the SF Bay, blanketing the state in widespread precipitation and gusty winds
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
Heavy rain will soon hit parts of California and Oregon. Here’s when and where.
By Monday, widespread rain will blanket California. Here’s a look at where and when stormy conditions will reach the region.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
1st of several storms will push into the region from the Pacific Sat into Sun, initially focusing on N. CA and parts of OR. By Mon, a potent low-pressure will come ashore around the SF Bay, blanketing the state in widespread precipitation and gusty winds
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
Interacting with people decreases cholesterol and cortisol (stress hormones), and lowers our heart rate, lowers blood pressure. These are physiological impacts. Not having friends, being socially isolated, that’s the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/0...
A doctor shares his 6 simple rules for healthy living
Ezekiel Emanuel explains why his new book, “Eat Your Ice Cream,” is different from the many others about how to live longer and better.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Interacting with people decreases cholesterol and cortisol (stress hormones), and lowers our heart rate, lowers blood pressure. These are physiological impacts. Not having friends, being socially isolated, that’s the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/0...
People with stronger social relationships tend to live longer than those who are more isolated. A large meta-analysis found that social isolation, loneliness and living alone were each associated with an increased mortality risk of roughly 26% to 32%
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
Can you get the same benefits from friendship as romantic relationships?
Love doesn’t have to be romantic to improve your life. Research shows that friendships, especially high-quality ones, are key for health and well-being.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
People with stronger social relationships tend to live longer than those who are more isolated. A large meta-analysis found that social isolation, loneliness and living alone were each associated with an increased mortality risk of roughly 26% to 32%
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
A pair of Washington-area golfers sued the Trump administration Friday over the president’s plan to overhaul a public golf course, alleging it violated several laws and the original spirit of the park.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.
Some area golfers say the president’s ambitions for East Potomac Golf Links could put low-cost entry points to the game out of reach.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A pair of Washington-area golfers sued the Trump administration Friday over the president’s plan to overhaul a public golf course, alleging it violated several laws and the original spirit of the park.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The U.S. economy benefits people with means, while financial storm clouds are gathering over those who can least afford a rainy day. As the New York Fed points out, “financial distress appears to be deepening for households in lower-income areas.”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Column | A new mortgage crisis is quietly hitting those who can least afford it
This week, there was yet another warning that many homeowners might be headed for trouble.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The U.S. economy benefits people with means, while financial storm clouds are gathering over those who can least afford a rainy day. As the New York Fed points out, “financial distress appears to be deepening for households in lower-income areas.”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Keep speaking out. Whether it's conversations with friends or whistle-blowing to Congress, keep going. Your words matter.
Goodnight 💚
Goodnight 💚
February 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Keep speaking out. Whether it's conversations with friends or whistle-blowing to Congress, keep going. Your words matter.
Goodnight 💚
Goodnight 💚
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Sunshine today boosts temperatures to a range of near 50 to mid-50s after a cold start in the 20s.
Rain with some wintry mix possible north on Sunday as a storm passes to our south.
Consistently warmer next week!
Forecast details: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
Rain with some wintry mix possible north on Sunday as a storm passes to our south.
Consistently warmer next week!
Forecast details: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
CWG Live: Warmer and sunny today ahead of Sunday storm
Clouds and rain tomorrow. There’s still a chance of some wintry mix on the front and back end.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Sunshine today boosts temperatures to a range of near 50 to mid-50s after a cold start in the 20s.
Rain with some wintry mix possible north on Sunday as a storm passes to our south.
Consistently warmer next week!
Forecast details: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
Rain with some wintry mix possible north on Sunday as a storm passes to our south.
Consistently warmer next week!
Forecast details: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
A federal law requiring impairment-detection devices inside all new cars survived a recent push to strip its funding but remains stalled by questions about whether the technology is ready.
apnews.com/article/fede...
apnews.com/article/fede...
Mandatory driver impairment sensors clear a funding hurdle, but are they ready?
A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it. Last month, the U.S.
apnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
A federal law requiring impairment-detection devices inside all new cars survived a recent push to strip its funding but remains stalled by questions about whether the technology is ready.
apnews.com/article/fede...
apnews.com/article/fede...
- Jury awards $250,000 to family of cancer victim
- J&J faces over 67,000 lawsuits over talc products
- Trial was second over ovarian cancer since J&J's latest bankruptcy
www.reuters.com/world/pennsy...
- J&J faces over 67,000 lawsuits over talc products
- Trial was second over ovarian cancer since J&J's latest bankruptcy
www.reuters.com/world/pennsy...
Pennsylvania jury finds Johnson & Johnson liable for cancer in latest talc trial
A jury in Pennsylvania state court on Friday awarded $250,000 to the family of a woman who sued Johnson & Johnson alleging its talc-based baby powder was to blame for her ovarian cancer.
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
- Jury awards $250,000 to family of cancer victim
- J&J faces over 67,000 lawsuits over talc products
- Trial was second over ovarian cancer since J&J's latest bankruptcy
www.reuters.com/world/pennsy...
- J&J faces over 67,000 lawsuits over talc products
- Trial was second over ovarian cancer since J&J's latest bankruptcy
www.reuters.com/world/pennsy...
- Detained immigrants have filed more than 20,000 lawsuits seeking their release
- Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
- Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog the judicial system
- About 700 Justice Department attorneys deployed
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
- Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
- Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog the judicial system
- About 700 Justice Department attorneys deployed
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records ...
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
- Detained immigrants have filed more than 20,000 lawsuits seeking their release
- Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
- Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog the judicial system
- About 700 Justice Department attorneys deployed
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
- Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
- Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog the judicial system
- About 700 Justice Department attorneys deployed
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
The collapse of the Trump administration’s version of events in the case was only the most recent instance in which officials gave an account of a shooting that was later contradicted
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
ICE Tried to Justify a Minneapolis Shooting. Its Story Unraveled.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The collapse of the Trump administration’s version of events in the case was only the most recent instance in which officials gave an account of a shooting that was later contradicted
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
Republicans are using the farm bill to take another swing at passing legislation to protect pesticides, something sure to anger their allies in the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.
thehill.com/homenews/573...
thehill.com/homenews/573...
thehill.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Republicans are using the farm bill to take another swing at passing legislation to protect pesticides, something sure to anger their allies in the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.
thehill.com/homenews/573...
thehill.com/homenews/573...
- More than $32 million sent to five countries, report says
- Report signed by eight Foreign Relations Democrats
- Critics say third-country removals are scare tactics
- State Dept said to be pursuing dozens more deportation arrangements
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
- Report signed by eight Foreign Relations Democrats
- Critics say third-country removals are scare tactics
- State Dept said to be pursuing dozens more deportation arrangements
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Democrats say Trump's foreign deportation deals cost taxpayers millions
Agreements with foreign governments cost taxpayers millions of dollars - at times more than $1 million per person shipped out of the country - and produce little benefit, according to a newly released...
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:15 AM
- More than $32 million sent to five countries, report says
- Report signed by eight Foreign Relations Democrats
- Critics say third-country removals are scare tactics
- State Dept said to be pursuing dozens more deportation arrangements
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
- Report signed by eight Foreign Relations Democrats
- Critics say third-country removals are scare tactics
- State Dept said to be pursuing dozens more deportation arrangements
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...