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Grazalema, Spain, received over 2,000 mm (78 inches) of rain in just the last 20 days.
Over a year’s worth of rain — and it’s only early February. This is hydrologically absurd.
Over a year’s worth of rain — and it’s only early February. This is hydrologically absurd.
February 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Grazalema, Spain, received over 2,000 mm (78 inches) of rain in just the last 20 days.
Over a year’s worth of rain — and it’s only early February. This is hydrologically absurd.
Over a year’s worth of rain — and it’s only early February. This is hydrologically absurd.
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Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
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It would be good if @bellingcat.com could verify this story. Really important. @eliothiggins.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
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Decrypted Sweet 16 Journal in Epstein Files Refers to Donald Trump: “How Can You Have Dignity After Being With That Man?”
A young woman's coded diary, buried in the DOJ's 3.5 million file release, names as many as 25 powerful men — and a haunting reference to the president
open.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:58 AM
It would be good if @bellingcat.com could verify this story. Really important. @eliothiggins.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
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THE EPSTEIN CLASS
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
February 8, 2026 at 12:41 AM
THE EPSTEIN CLASS
We can barely predict above/below temps that far out 🙈
Unfortunately, pseudoscience is on full display at Chaser Summit this year 🐍 🛢️
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 AM
We can barely predict above/below temps that far out 🙈
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Unfortunately, pseudoscience is on full display at Chaser Summit this year 🐍 🛢️
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Unfortunately, pseudoscience is on full display at Chaser Summit this year 🐍 🛢️
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Over the past two weeks I've begun to realize that rich people only started funding chatbots once they could no longer email Jeffrey Epstein
February 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Over the past two weeks I've begun to realize that rich people only started funding chatbots once they could no longer email Jeffrey Epstein
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This is an important point.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
The war on empathy and the war on the arts are part of the same project.
www.liberalcurrents.com/none-more-wo...
www.liberalcurrents.com/none-more-wo...
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This is an important point.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
Empathy—in and of itself—is anti-fascist.
The arts—and the project of higher education as a whole—teach empathy, enabling you to put yourself in other people’s shoes.
So to a fascist, they must be destroyed.
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I feel exactly the same way about all of the scientists who were RIF’d or had their funding denied.
The ripple effects are enormous and will undermine public health for decades to come.
It will take a beat for the general public to see it, but it’s coming.
The ripple effects are enormous and will undermine public health for decades to come.
It will take a beat for the general public to see it, but it’s coming.
One more comment on the Post debacle: this hurts journalism broadly. Good journalists will go do something else. The rest will be fighting for fewer jobs and everyone will earn less. Fewer people will take up the career. The damage done is to the ecosystem, as well as the paper.
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 AM
I feel exactly the same way about all of the scientists who were RIF’d or had their funding denied.
The ripple effects are enormous and will undermine public health for decades to come.
It will take a beat for the general public to see it, but it’s coming.
The ripple effects are enormous and will undermine public health for decades to come.
It will take a beat for the general public to see it, but it’s coming.
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If you think this list of demands equals capitulation I'm left with no choice but to believe you would rather Chuck Schumer just stand on the Senate floor screaming "ABOLISH ICE! ABOLISH ICE! ABOLISH ICE!" until magically Trump isn't President anymore.
SENATE AND HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE UNITED ON REINING IN THE ABUSES OF ICE
Americans have watched in horror as ICE has terrorized communities across the country
Federal agents can’t continue to cause chaos in our cities while more Americans are killed
We must rein in ICE
Here’s what we're demanding:
Americans have watched in horror as ICE has terrorized communities across the country
Federal agents can’t continue to cause chaos in our cities while more Americans are killed
We must rein in ICE
Here’s what we're demanding:
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 AM
If you think this list of demands equals capitulation I'm left with no choice but to believe you would rather Chuck Schumer just stand on the Senate floor screaming "ABOLISH ICE! ABOLISH ICE! ABOLISH ICE!" until magically Trump isn't President anymore.
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Questions about child rape and pedophile sex trafficking rings should be fun, right? Why wouldn't you smile while you're talking about victims? Don't be one of those of those angry liberal women, smile sweetly and be sure to fix your hair and makeup.
Vance: There was a moment in the Oval Office, I wasn't even in there, but Trump was talking to Kaitlan Collins. Trump says, 'Why don't you ever smile?' And it's actually, like, so perceptive. Have some fun.
February 5, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Questions about child rape and pedophile sex trafficking rings should be fun, right? Why wouldn't you smile while you're talking about victims? Don't be one of those of those angry liberal women, smile sweetly and be sure to fix your hair and makeup.
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He cannot be clearer. There is no difference to him between bombing random fishermen on boats and shooting Americans protesters in the face
I swear this clip is not edited. Trump pivots from downplaying the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti ("two people out of tens of thousands and you get bad publicity") to in the very next breath claiming "we've been very tough on the waters," leaving Tom Llamas baffled ("the waters?")
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 AM
He cannot be clearer. There is no difference to him between bombing random fishermen on boats and shooting Americans protesters in the face
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"European security officials believe two Russian space vehicles have intercepted the communications of at least a dozen key satellites over the continent."
Russian spy spacecraft have intercepted Europe’s key satellites, officials believe
Unencrypted European communications are being targeted by Moscow
www.ft.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:32 PM
"European security officials believe two Russian space vehicles have intercepted the communications of at least a dozen key satellites over the continent."
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The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
February 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
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The government is claiming the right to compel organizations like Google to provide this sort of personal information without asking a judge for permission.
February 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The government is claiming the right to compel organizations like Google to provide this sort of personal information without asking a judge for permission.
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When democracies go authoritarian, elections are usually one of the last bits to fall. It usually starts with the judiciary, free media, police and prosecutors, crackdowns on the opposition on bullshit corruption charges. Chavez, Erdogan etc all faced electoral setbacks on their way to dictatorship.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 7:27 AM
When democracies go authoritarian, elections are usually one of the last bits to fall. It usually starts with the judiciary, free media, police and prosecutors, crackdowns on the opposition on bullshit corruption charges. Chavez, Erdogan etc all faced electoral setbacks on their way to dictatorship.
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"The resident, a woman, had been observing and recording video of immigration enforcement actions from her car when agents removed her from her car and took her into custody."
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to be the first time local police...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM
"The resident, a woman, had been observing and recording video of immigration enforcement actions from her car when agents removed her from her car and took her into custody."
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New from me: It is not just that the US is experiencing democratic backsliding. Authoritarianism has emerged more quickly than in other benchmark countries.
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
January 31, 2026 at 3:12 PM
New from me: It is not just that the US is experiencing democratic backsliding. Authoritarianism has emerged more quickly than in other benchmark countries.
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
This graph from John Burn-Murdoch sums it up. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
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No airline is actually going to ground all their CRJs or other Bombardiers - American air travel would grind to a halt - but this is just another example of everyone just pretending the Mad King isn’t literally insane
January 30, 2026 at 2:26 AM
No airline is actually going to ground all their CRJs or other Bombardiers - American air travel would grind to a halt - but this is just another example of everyone just pretending the Mad King isn’t literally insane
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Trump launched an affordability-focused midterm campaign for Republicans this week, traveling to Iowa to give a speech about how good his presidency has been for the cost of living.
That's going about as well as you'd think. Here POTUS is saying he is going to keep housing prices high.
That's going about as well as you'd think. Here POTUS is saying he is going to keep housing prices high.
Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
January 29, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Trump launched an affordability-focused midterm campaign for Republicans this week, traveling to Iowa to give a speech about how good his presidency has been for the cost of living.
That's going about as well as you'd think. Here POTUS is saying he is going to keep housing prices high.
That's going about as well as you'd think. Here POTUS is saying he is going to keep housing prices high.
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So I realize there are certainly local politicians who have this aim in practice, but has there ever been a political figure at the national level who openly declared their desire to make homeownership more expensive and unattainable?
Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
January 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM
So I realize there are certainly local politicians who have this aim in practice, but has there ever been a political figure at the national level who openly declared their desire to make homeownership more expensive and unattainable?
This is a great tool for wintry weather
Here's what you get with this tool:
🔵The "Expected Amount": See the official, expert-vetted NWS forecast at a glance.
🔵The Full Range: Powered by the National Blend of Models (NBM), we show you the high-end potential and the low-end "safety net" amounts.
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🔵The "Expected Amount": See the official, expert-vetted NWS forecast at a glance.
🔵The Full Range: Powered by the National Blend of Models (NBM), we show you the high-end potential and the low-end "safety net" amounts.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:59 PM
This is a great tool for wintry weather
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Stop Guessing, Start Planning.
Ever look at a single snow forecast and think, "But what are the actual odds?"
The Probabilistic Precipitation Portal is a resource to help you get ahead of the storm by moving beyond a single number to give you the full picture. www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/Prob_Precip/
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Ever look at a single snow forecast and think, "But what are the actual odds?"
The Probabilistic Precipitation Portal is a resource to help you get ahead of the storm by moving beyond a single number to give you the full picture. www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/Prob_Precip/
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NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov
January 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Stop Guessing, Start Planning.
Ever look at a single snow forecast and think, "But what are the actual odds?"
The Probabilistic Precipitation Portal is a resource to help you get ahead of the storm by moving beyond a single number to give you the full picture. www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/Prob_Precip/
👇
Ever look at a single snow forecast and think, "But what are the actual odds?"
The Probabilistic Precipitation Portal is a resource to help you get ahead of the storm by moving beyond a single number to give you the full picture. www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/Prob_Precip/
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