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A ★★★★ review of Wuthering Heights (2026)
"Be with me always, take any form, drive me mad, only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you." Writer/director Emerald Fennell's take on Wuthering Heights is part elevated teen fever d...
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Emerald Fennell's take on #WutheringHeights is part elevated teen fever dream, part fan fiction and all full-frontal when it comes to her vision of destructive, unrequited love. It's also the first version of Emily Brontë's classic that resonated and stayed with me. My review:
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Supreme Court's 'embarrassing' attempt to address major ethics issue astounds legal expert
Supreme Court's 'embarrassing' attempt to address major ethics issue astounds legal expert
Legal expert Chris Geidner tore into the Supreme Court on his Law Dork blog for making an "embarrassing" roundabout ethics rule change that is meant to look like they're preventing conflicts of interest with individual stock ownership — while in fact allowing the two justices who trade individual st...
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February 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Supreme Court's 'embarrassing' attempt to address major ethics issue astounds legal expert
The "politically charged" shirt (worn by defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson) bore images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisholm and other people and scenes from the civil rights movement. AHHHH...scary Black people! 😱
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www.keranews.org/criminal-jus...
Judge declares mistrial in Prairieland ICE shooting trial over lawyer's 'politically charged' shirt
The shirt, which appeared to show civil rights protestors, led Judge Mark Pittman to halt jury selection.
www.keranews.org
February 18, 2026 at 5:13 AM
The "politically charged" shirt (worn by defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson) bore images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisholm and other people and scenes from the civil rights movement. AHHHH...scary Black people! 😱
www.keranews.org/criminal-jus...
www.keranews.org/criminal-jus...
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BIG NEWS: The federal government has given up their appeal in our National Guard case from last fall – meaning we’ve permanently succeeded in keeping National Guard members off our streets. #orpol
February 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
BIG NEWS: The federal government has given up their appeal in our National Guard case from last fall – meaning we’ve permanently succeeded in keeping National Guard members off our streets. #orpol
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When did Black Americans become responsible for what happens in Middle East?
Why is that land our problem to solve and be harassed over?
Why is that land our problem to solve and be harassed over?
February 18, 2026 at 3:53 AM
When did Black Americans become responsible for what happens in Middle East?
Why is that land our problem to solve and be harassed over?
Why is that land our problem to solve and be harassed over?
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NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
And #50 was Susan Collins...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Trump's election bill tops 50 Senate votes, but Democrats could still block it
The SAVE America Act has passed the House and enjoys President Trump's support, meaning the Senate's 60-vote threshold is the only thing standing in the way of its becoming law.
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:28 AM
And #50 was Susan Collins...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
United Parcel Service this year plans to close 22 package sortation centers with union employees in 18 states, including facilities in Dallas, Miami, Baltimore and Atlanta, according to court documents filed last week.
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www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-ide...
UPS identifies 22 package facilities for closure
UPS has placed 22 unionized shipping stations on the chopping block, according to court documents discovered by FreightWaves.
www.freightwaves.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:25 AM
United Parcel Service this year plans to close 22 package sortation centers with union employees in 18 states, including facilities in Dallas, Miami, Baltimore and Atlanta, according to court documents filed last week.
www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-ide...
www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-ide...
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Nigeria has warned its citizens against being recruited into armed conflicts abroad after reports surfaced that some Nigerians, as well as citizens of other African countries, were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/n...
www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/n...
Nigeria Warns Citizens After Russian Army Recruitment Scams - The Moscow Times
Nigeria has warned its citizens against being recruited into armed conflicts abroad after reports surfaced that some Nigerians, as well as citizens of other African countries, were duped into fighting...
www.themoscowtimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Nigeria has warned its citizens against being recruited into armed conflicts abroad after reports surfaced that some Nigerians, as well as citizens of other African countries, were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/n...
www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/n...
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Fallout continues at council meeting over reports of ICE potentially opening office in Columbia www.wistv.com/2026/02/18/f...
Fallout continues at council meeting over reports of ICE potentially opening office in Columbia
Several members of the Columbia community spoke out at Tuesday’s city council meeting against a reported lease agreement that would potentially see ICE operate an office for its legal arm in Downtown ...
www.wistv.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Fallout continues at council meeting over reports of ICE potentially opening office in Columbia www.wistv.com/2026/02/18/f...
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ICE's Youngest Prisoner
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ICE's Youngest Prisoner
Two-month-old Juan Nicolás has spent half his life inside America’s largest family detention center. When he got sick, the doctor was gone.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM
ICE's Youngest Prisoner
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Reserve a bug ridden, rat infested cell for this one. She might be leaving but let's not forget what she did while she was on the payroll. Keeping receipts for later use. ⚖️
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/g...
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/g...
Top DHS spokesperson who became a face of Trump immigration policy is leaving
Tricia McLaughlin has become the public face defending the Trump administration's mass deportation policy and immigration tactics over the past year.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Reserve a bug ridden, rat infested cell for this one. She might be leaving but let's not forget what she did while she was on the payroll. Keeping receipts for later use. ⚖️
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/g...
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/g...
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Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration.
#BrutalButAccurate
#BrutalButAccurate
February 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Meanwhile, in Germany, the public weighs in on what they think of the Epstein Administration.
#BrutalButAccurate
#BrutalButAccurate
But their own silence on Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, Sudan, Nigeria and Iran is A-OK with self-righteous prigs like Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton. BTW, the same Bardem who took a paycheck for playing Cuban (he's not) and the same Swinton who whitewashed for Marvel.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Dozens condemn Berlin Film Festival ‘silence’ on Gaza after jury president’s remarks
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www.timesofisrael.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
But their own silence on Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, Sudan, Nigeria and Iran is A-OK with self-righteous prigs like Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton. BTW, the same Bardem who took a paycheck for playing Cuban (he's not) and the same Swinton who whitewashed for Marvel.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
RIP✊🏼✊🏽Rev. Jackson
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people.com/jesse-jackso...
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Baptist Minister, Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and Baptist minister, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the age of 84, his family announced.
people.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:13 AM
RIP✊🏼✊🏽Rev. Jackson
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people.com/jesse-jackso...
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The Boss.
I've loved this man and his music all my life.
"Streets of Minneapolis" was the most downloaded song in 21 countries the week it dropped. And he's on the road again.
Springsteen is a good man who will just never cease to be relevant.
I've loved this man and his music all my life.
"Streets of Minneapolis" was the most downloaded song in 21 countries the week it dropped. And he's on the road again.
Springsteen is a good man who will just never cease to be relevant.
February 18, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The Boss.
I've loved this man and his music all my life.
"Streets of Minneapolis" was the most downloaded song in 21 countries the week it dropped. And he's on the road again.
Springsteen is a good man who will just never cease to be relevant.
I've loved this man and his music all my life.
"Streets of Minneapolis" was the most downloaded song in 21 countries the week it dropped. And he's on the road again.
Springsteen is a good man who will just never cease to be relevant.
"...CBS insiders believe the messages between Attia and Epstein that have surfaced haven’t dissuaded CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss from keeping the self-described longevity expert on board, even if it creates a bad look for the increasingly right-wing network."
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Epstein pal will reportedly keep cushy new gig at CBS News
Newly hired CBS News contributor Peter Attia is reportedly secure in his position, despite recent revelations that Attia was close to and had exchanged lewd messages with accused sex trafficker ...
www.dailykos.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:03 AM
"...CBS insiders believe the messages between Attia and Epstein that have surfaced haven’t dissuaded CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss from keeping the self-described longevity expert on board, even if it creates a bad look for the increasingly right-wing network."
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Already did.
Gotta drop my ballot off at the post office.
Gotta drop my ballot off at the post office.
February 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Already did.
Gotta drop my ballot off at the post office.
Gotta drop my ballot off at the post office.
Anyone even sorta kinda paying attention could have seen this one coming:
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oligarchwatch.substack.com/p/metas-ai-g...
Meta’s AI glasses empower creeps
Over the last year, Meta’s AI smart glasses have been used by deviant men to surreptitiously record videos of women and children.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Anyone even sorta kinda paying attention could have seen this one coming:
oligarchwatch.substack.com/p/metas-ai-g...
oligarchwatch.substack.com/p/metas-ai-g...
Mehdi Mahmoudian spent 17 days in incarceration for his role in signing an open letter condemning the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the deadly protests in the country.
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Oscar-Nominated ‘It Was Just An Accident’ Co-Screenwriter Released From Prison In Iran: Report
Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated co-writer of It Was Just and Accident, has been released from prison in Iran, according to reports.
deadline.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Mehdi Mahmoudian spent 17 days in incarceration for his role in signing an open letter condemning the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the deadly protests in the country.
deadline.com/2026/02/it-w...
deadline.com/2026/02/it-w...
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John Cornyn fights for political survival as early voting kicks off in Texas: From the Politics Desk www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol... #ProudBlue #USDemocracy Cornyn will lose to Paxton because Texas Republicans love voting for criminals. Paxton will not win in November against either Dem this fall.
John Cornyn fights for political survival as early voting kicks off in Texas: From the Politics Desk
Plus, GOP support for a Trump-backed election bill grows in the Senate.
www.nbcnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
John Cornyn fights for political survival as early voting kicks off in Texas: From the Politics Desk www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol... #ProudBlue #USDemocracy Cornyn will lose to Paxton because Texas Republicans love voting for criminals. Paxton will not win in November against either Dem this fall.