Rule-breaking black hole found to be growing 13 times faster than universe’s ‘speed limit’, casting doubt on theory Live Science
Human accidentally controls 7,000 robot vacuum cleaners Popular Science
Anatomy of a national maniac: A selfish and violent man
Year-on-year changes in housing prices by postal code
via map @ResidentialClub pic.twitter.com/74R4VgeAPU
— Lance Lambert (@NewsLambert) February 20, 2026
Climate/Environment
How will housing price changes due to climate change develop? Climate change and your home
This storm is a masterpiece of meteorology. I’m just in awe.
As the storm explodes in intensity, it elegantly evolves into extremes.
In “warm regions” there could be some tornado-strength jets 400 miles offshore. The same thunderstorm could occur… pic.twitter.com/ivljezXsNb
— Matthew Cappucci (@MatthewCappucci) February 22, 2026
Make or Break Time My Weather Corner. About the drought in the south-central United States.
How a landmark Indigenous treaty on whale rights will change national law Inside Climate News
pandemic
11 new cases confirmed in South Carolina, total number of meals in the U.S. approaches 1,000 in 2026 CIDRAP
South Carolina hospitals are not required to disclose measles-related hospitalizations. Doctors are now in the dark. propublica
Longevity influencers are strangely silent about the central drivers of unhealthy aging. why? synergistic effect
FEMA still not compensating hospitals for COVID-19 related work NOTUS
Japan
Mr. Takaichi spurs fiscal spending addiction Japan Economy Watch
US military fanatic arrested on suspicion of using fake ID to invade base Asahi Shimbun
India
India postpones trade visit to Washington due to changes in U.S. tariff policy, sources tell CNBC CNBC
syrakistan
Not enough people talk about the fact that Israel likely conducted a nuclear weapon test at Dimona last month, and most of humanity is within range of its Jericho III nuclear missile. pic.twitter.com/uMaYluhkm8
— Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal) February 22, 2026
President Trump considers targeted attack on Iran and subsequent large-scale attack New York Times
War with Iran is on hold…but for how long? larry johnson
Trump’s envoy says he’s “interested” in why Iran won’t “surrender” to U.S. pressure TRT World
The strategic dilemma at the heart of Iran’s struggle Simplicius
Iran agrees to secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia
Iranian protests reignite at universities as war danger persists The Straits Times
Five Iranian Kurdish separatist groups, PJAK, Komara, PAK, PDKI, and Habert, today formed an alliance called the “Iranian Kurdistan Political Forces Alliance.”
The Coalition, whose main goal is to overthrow the Islamic Republic,… pic.twitter.com/CjG8zoNb3c
— Victor vicktop55 commentary (@vick55top) February 22, 2026
Oman confirms US-Iran talks to take place in Geneva on Thursday Al Jazeera
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Pakistan launches airstrikes on Anadolu, eastern and southeastern Afghanistan
old blighty
The Guardian used AI tools provided by Palantir to accuse police of misconduct
Government upgrades drones and installs joystick fine-tuning device on illegal capture dumps
discord in europe
President Trump says he will send a hospital ship to Greenland. Denmark says ‘no thanks’ Politico
Why Europe won’t confront President Trump on trade – even if the court rules on Euractiv
Hungary blocks adoption of EU sanctions package until transport oil supplies stabilize Euronews
A new war that’s not so cold war
The Berliner Zeitung reported that Nord Stream is back on the table in behind-the-scenes negotiations between Russia and Washington, with a scenario being discussed in which Russian gas would bypass the EU and return to Western Europe under US control.
Despite public claims that Nord Stream… pic.twitter.com/I2MEBzMAOV
— Brian McDonald (@BrianMcDonald_7) February 22, 2026
flamingo effect scott ritter
south of the border
Exclusive: New US military-led group helps hunt for Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ cartel boss Reuters
Landau tweeted before Claudia Sheinbaum. These things show that you are not in charge. So who has them? pic.twitter.com/dLiDkwNvrN
— Corinne 🍉 (@meresank) February 23, 2026
Far less coverage than Puerto Vallarta tourists:
🇲🇽 Mexico’s cartel geopolitics after El Mencho
Fearing losing control of the port of Manzanillo, the CJNG set fire to the entire state.
El Mencho’s removal on Sunday, February 22nd, with a $15 million bounty on the line, was more than just the death of a leader.
— TruthRadar (@TruthRadarHQ) February 23, 2026
Murder of cartel boss shakes up U.S.-Mexico freight routes
Jensen case reveals how proceeds from stolen oil were transferred from the United States to Mexico’s El Pais cartel
Death toll from US extrajudicial killings reaches 142; Venezuela condemns US sanctions framework renewal Orinoco Tribune
Caucasus
A guard dog appointed to protect Substack in eastern South Caucasus.
Lafaire Epstein
Epstein Files: Investors portray climate change as natural population control Anadolu Agency
How school photo day got caught up in radioactive material from the Epstein files NBC News
Justice Department releases more information about Epstein’s ties to Israel – but media still shows little interest
Trump 2.0
Man shot and killed by law enforcement at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
We have serious problems with “peace committees” and need more attention.
1) There is no “peace committee” corporation organized under the laws of any country. In other words, the laws of any country do not apply.
2) Trump is acting as if the US is a party to his country…
— Dave Troy (@davetroy) February 21, 2026
Democrats are the worst
The scoop: Democrats working on secret report found Gaza cost Harris Axios votes. How many expensive consultants does it take to understand that genocide is unpopular?
police state surveillance
ICE contractors reap huge profits from unprecedented funding surge Immigration Insider
Idaho police search for suspect who stole ambulance and drove into building housing DHS offices The Associated Press
Supremes vs. Trump Tariffs
Monopoly Recap: Trump Loses on Tariffs, ‘Withdrawal from Afghanistan’ Moment Grows Big by Matt Stoller
Trump’s trade gamble continues despite US Supreme Court rebuke Business Times
US trade policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite Supreme Court ruling, says trade chief The Guardian
big brother is watching you
Across America, people are dismantling and destroying Flock’s surveillance cameras Blood in the Machine
accelerationist
Tech companies are making robots cute to capture our hearts NBC News
our famous free news agency
Trump’s FCC chairman wants networks to run nationalistic content and pledge allegiance to America’s Big Birthday Gizmodo
sports desk
Winter Olympics medal table: With 12 gold medals, was this team the best U.S. team ever? Christian Science Monitor
agriculture
US farmer rejects multi-million dollar data center bid for land: ‘I’m not for sale’ The Guardian
Tough questions college students ask about our food system
A.I.
AI disrupts the grocery supply chain
Forget about Craigslist apartment scams. The Bay Area has an even more thorny rental problem. SF gate
economy
Finance in a dystopian world
antitrust law
President Trump calls on Netflix to fire Susan Rice as Justice Department investigates Warner deal CNBC
basil
Billionaire Gambling in Worldwide Casinos Anne Pettifor
class war
Would you like to save $955 for retirement? Millions of people are on that ship. Yahoo! finance
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