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"The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man."

— T.S. Eliot

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Tom Waits - "Blue Valentine"
YouTube video by Tom Waits
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM
The US Secretary of State canceled his participation in a multilateral meeting with senior EU officials on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference at the last minute - in move EU official called "insane."

www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Rubio skips Berlin Format talks on Ukraine in Munich
Russia's war on Ukraine is at the top of this year's agenda at the Munich Security Conference, with European leaders trying to keep the United States involved in efforts to reach a just peace deal. #E...
www.euronews.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Cartoon by Matt Davies
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Every day it becomes more & more apparent how Epstein got away with everything he got away with for so long. There’s so many rich & powerful people connected to him that it’s mind blowing & sick AF.

I’m pretty sure we need some states to step in & start charging people so pardons are off the table.
February 13, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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The IOC panics over a tribute helmet to Ukrainian athletes killed by russia's war, but has no problem letting russian athletes compete.

🖼: Heorhii Kliuchnyk
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM
These lovely plush pierogis are made at Luft, Polish cooperative which runs craft workshops for people with disabilities 😍

nypost.com/2026/02/12/l...
The unlikeliest Winter Olympics star is a pierogi — and fans are rushing to buy the plushie mascot
The Olympics are stuffed with heartwarming moments — and this adorable viral dumpling is the perfect example.
nypost.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:

"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Bad Bunny's football at the end of his Super Bowl halftime show:
“Together, We Are America.”

Also Bad Bunny: "The only thing stronger than hate is love".
February 9, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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Bad Bunny shouts “God Bless America” and then lists all the countries that actually ARE American (not just the one with the people that call themselves Americans), including Canada. #BadBunny #SuperBowl
Bad Bunny shows love to all the Latin flags and shouts out Canada!🇨🇦
YouTube video by The Brandon Gonez Show
youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Bad Bunny answered vile comments from Trump’s administration and followers with a performance that barely acknowledged their existence. Rather, he invited the audience to celebrate what has been villainized.

www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/how...
How Bad Bunny Brilliantly Shut Down His Haters at Super Bowl
Bad Bunny’s highly controversial halftime performance answered hate with heart.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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Missed Bad Bunny’s halftime show? Want to rewatch? (4x and counting for me). The NFL posted the whole performance on YouTube: on pace for 500k views in the first 30 minutes.
Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
YouTube video by NFL
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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The Puerto-Rican-specific details in this thread about Bad Bunny’s performance are worth reading:
Iconic moment as he says "God Bless América" and then names every country in South, Central, and North america in order

For the rest of the hemisphere, América doesn't mean the U.S.

It means evveeerrybody
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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“God bless America,” Benito proclaims... to the finish, promptly naming Chile, Argentina, and all of South & Central America & the Caribbean before finishing with the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.“Seguimos aquí,” (“We’re still here”) he closes, spiking a football that says: “Together, we are America.”
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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Bad Bunny did more than perform at the Super Bowl. The production, the choreography, the storytelling, the culture, the colors, the representation, and the message. Bad Bunny and his team made magic! 💫 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 #SUPERBOWL #BENITOBOWL
February 9, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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The thing was, you didn't have to speak the language to understand what Bad Bunny's set was saying. Unless you didn't want to understand.
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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Iconic moment as he says "God Bless América" and then names every country in South, Central, and North america in order

For the rest of the hemisphere, América doesn't mean the U.S.

It means evveeerrybody
February 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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I thought Bad Bunny’s show was so wholesome and family friendly

A Wedding and life events of celebration and the hard work Latin Americans do in our Country

I have a new respect for Bad Bunny he’s a pretty smart guy

Also loved the Rabbit Ears on the TV set the Baby Bunny was watching
February 9, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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Hey man. You work at a newspaper. Have some self respect and try to write at least one sentence that doesn’t feel like sandpaper on my eyeballs.
Breaking — Will Lewis out at the Washington Post. He just sent this email to staff (shared with me by staffer):
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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U.S. Olympian Svea Irving: "It's definetly a tough time in our country right now. I just continue to represent my values which is compassion and respect and love for others."
February 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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I could not be more proud of all the U.S. athletes at the Olympics using their platforms to speak out against the hatred and violence of the Trump regime. We have a Team USA giving us pride in a moment our government is causing us so much pain and embarrassment.
February 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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I see you, Team Poland! #olympics
February 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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February 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Let's go Ukraine!
We are proud of you guys 💛💙
February 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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This place went absolutely bonkers for Ukraine 🇺🇦😭
February 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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JD Vance could go to space and he would be booed by any life out there
February 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM