#technology “ Apple Reportedly Warns Retail Workers About Deluge of Customers as It Releases Unusually Cheap Gadgets By Mike Pearl Mar 2, 2026 | 5:00 AM According to the latest from Bloomberg’s Apple reporter Mark Gurman, Apple leakers say the company is expecting to be inundated with customers […]

#wildlife “ SUDDEN VALLEY, Wash. — A dog survived an attack by a 145-pound cougar on Saturday morning in Sudden Valley near Bellingham. The pet was snatched just steps from the front door of its home before the owner intervened to save the animal. “ […]

#weather “ March kicks off thunderstorm season in western Washington By Ted Buehner | Mar 2, 2026 | 5:00 AM The primary thunderstorm season in western Washington usually kicks off in March. Thunderstorms can occur throughout the year, but springtime is prime time, while fall has another rise in […]

“ WASHINGTON (AP) — Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval for what they warn is a potentially illegal campaign that risks pulling the United […]

#foodhealthbenefits Cauliflower is a very healthy vegetable that can help lower the risk of diseases like cancer and heart disease. It is full of important nutrients like fiber and vitamin C. Eating cauliflower as part of a healthy diet can be beneficial for your health in many ways. The Top 8 […]

Cool activity for children interested in astronomy from the Pacific Science Center “ PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE & SHOWS PRESCHOOL: MOON ADVENTURE Time: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Run Time: 15-20 minutes Description: Written with our youngest guests in mind, this show is an opportunity for children of all […]

#climatechange “ In a stretch of Louisiana with about 170 fossil fuel and petrochemical plants, premature death is a fact of life for people living nearby. The air is so polluted and the cancer rates so high it is known as Cancer Alley. “ Trump #climatehealthrollback likely to hit poor […]

#climatechange “ WASHINGTON (AP) — Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago and their population is shrinking ever faster, mostly due to a combination of intensive agriculture and warming temperatures, a new study found. “ Shrinking North American bird […]

“ When will total lunar eclipse be visible in Washington state? A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Washington state and the rest of North America on Tuesday, March 3, according to NASA. The eclipse will coincide with the third full moon of 2026. “ Read more at […]

#icefunding “ Republicans use Iran strikes to pressure Dems in DHS funding fight. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said in an interview Sunday that it’s Republicans, not Democrats, who need to change course on DHS negotiations, given wide public support for changes to the aggressive tactics […]

“ Early on the morning of March 3, skywatchers in all 50 states can observe as a #totallunareclipse paints our moon crimson-an ethereal sight known as a blood moon. “ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/03/01/blood-moon-eclipse-and-aurora-alert-in-march-2026/

“ As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vac-cines, a growing number of states are moving quickly to ensure #vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits. "States are stepping in to protect their communities proactively," said Dr. David […]

HSI not ICE CRO, clarity from AP But DHS was a fascist response to a tragic incident, and needs to be shutdown with all functions rethought and reassigned. US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy […]

With @czds and doing a little moon gazing on a cloudy night

In a win for grid resiliency, Massachusetts pilot program should both provide feasible backup strategies and proof that batteries are a necessary part of the solution https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/free-v2x-chargers-will-let-massachusetts-evs-power-the-grid/ #ev #bev #sustainablefuture […]

Unconstitutional but Trump doesn’t care 👉🏻” Lawmakers in both parties condemned the strikes as unconstitu-tional, even as the president warned of potential American casualties. Donald Trump launched military strikes against Iran early Saturday and warned that the “lives of American heroes may be […]

#wildlife “ A new study suggests seal pups sound more human than you might expect – with the animals adjusting their calls to match their neighbours and even taking turns “speaking”. The findings offer new clues about how complex communication, including human language, may have evolved. “ […]

#food “ Looking to upgrade your snack routine? You'll love these highly-rated snack #recipes! These tasty snacks meet our parameters for a diabetes-appropriate eating pattern since they're low in sodium and saturated fat, two nutrients that people with #diabetes should be mindful of. “ […]

Yippee 👉🏻” 'Millionaire tax' clears House committee despite Republican pushback By Aaron Granillo | Feb 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM Washington's first-ever income tax cleared a key House committee Friday morning on a 9 to 6 vote.” https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/millionaire-tax-3/4209942

#food “ 25 Award-Worthy Recipes for Hosting an Epic Oscars Viewing Party Celebrate the 98th Academy Awards with a curated menu of elegant and film-inspired favorites. By Jodie Kautzmann Published on February 27, 2026 “ https://www.foodandwine.com/oscars-party-recipes-11913966

#sports “ Olympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries during the Milan Cortina Games. “ […]

Photo shared by Luna Discovery “ There's an unusual astronomical event happening on February 28: a six-planet "parade" when Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter will all appear in alignment from our POV here on Earth. Per NASA, it's a rare […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Totally inhumane and cruel 👉🏻” Worms in food, poor medical care, lights on 24/7: Families tell of life in Texas detention center” https://apnews.com/article/children-immigration-detention-dilley-trump-administration-ice-8ab12c9357ff3b8d400cfa2b2dbe85ed

#food “ Top Italian chefs don't always make their pasta from scratch, often reaching for popular store-bought pasta brands to make easy dinners for the family. The chefs agree that there's one key factor that separates great dried pasta from the rest. “ […]

#weather “ by Alyssa Ochs Feb 28, 2026 Following a widespread ice storm across northern Mississippi, thousands of people still don't have power in their homes. Many of the power outages are in rural areas, caused by downed power lines and trees. As the New York Times reported, at least 29 people […]

Horrible 👉🏻 “ MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are lawfully in the United States but do not yet have permanent residency, overturning years of legal and immigration safeguards.” […]

#wildlife “ DURHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Shoppers in upstate New York earlier this month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: tucked next to a cookie jar made in the shape of a chicken was a live owl resting peacefully on a shelf. The state Department of Environmental […]

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“ 15 state attorneys general sue RFK Jr. over “anti-science” #vaccine policy Trump administration’s reduced vaccine schedule “throws science out the window.” https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/15-state-attorneys-general-sue-rfk-jr-over-anti-science-vaccine-policy/

I wonder if help was given to these children 👉🏻” 911 calls capture kids burning with fever, struggling to breathe at #ice detention center EMS crews were called to the Dil-ley Immigration Processing Center in Texas at least 11 times since September for children in medical distress, records show […]

#weather “ Washington ski areas have logged more than a foot of new snow over the past two weeks, giving the season a much-needed lift. But it's barely denting the state's water woes. Why it matters: Unusually low snowpack this winter is heightening drought and water supply concerns across the […]

“ A new study found that heart attack deaths were up among younger adults with women more likely than men to die after a first heart attack. According to new research published today in a Go Red for Women spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access […]

# ICE How INHUMANE 👉🏻” A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar who disappeared after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a Buffalo doughnut shop was found dead on the street five days later, prompting a police investigation and complaints from city officials that he’d been abandoned without […]

“ Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin has issued a directive regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in her city. The order bars #ice officers from entering non-public areas of city facilities without a warrant. Police officers will not ask for people’s immigration status, she said. “ […]

From Neuroscience News : “‘ Summary: While both the flu and COVID-19 are respiratory viruses that can leave lasting lung damage, only COVID-19 appears to leave a persistent, inflammatory footprint on the brain. New research reveals that SARS-CoV-2 causes small blood vessel injury and ongoing […]

#weather “ By Amanda Greenwood Published February 26, 2026 The NWS has issued winter weather advisories to residents in parts of Alaska, New York, and Washington. All three states are expected to face wintry conditions through Thursday, and in some cases, lasting until Saturday. “ […]

#climatechange #coalplantemission “ LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration’s latest effort to boost the fossil fuel industry by paring back clean air and […]

“ The study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, examined how eating close to bedtime affects overall health. It suggested that having your last mealthree hours before bedtime can result in decreased blood pressure, a lowered heart rate, and […]

In a new survey I conducted and released for a client yesterday, 69% of Americans said Trump is too focused on deportations & not enough on affordability. This speech — which I'm guesstimating has been about 50% spent on deportations — is not changing their minds morrispredictive.com/assets/surve...

“ WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, a new AP-NORC poll finds that many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat — but they also don’t have high trust in Donald Trump’s judgment on the use of military force abroad […]

“ A total lunar eclipse on March 3-4, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the last total #lunareclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029. “ https://www.space.com/total-lunar-eclipse-march-2026-complete-guide-where-when-how-to-see-it

I wonder why , was the grand jury selection fair ? 👉🏻 “ A grand jury did not find probable cause to issue an indictment in the fatal shooting of a man last year on South Padre Island by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( #ice ) officer. “ […]

#wildlife “ A heartwarming scene unfolded under a deck at Lake Tahoe, where a mama bear named Sugar Bear and her newborn cub, Snowflake, were captured on camera by Just a Little Light Fine Photography in collaboration with the BEAR League. “ […]

At his first SOTU address, Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a new second-term low of 37% in our polling, and he no longer has a positive approval rating on any major issue. www.gelliottmorris.com/p/ahead-of-s...

#climate “ Death Valley and parts of southern California have erupted in wildflowers thanks to record rain that helped deliver spectacular blooms. In the famously arid national park, the rare display has covered miles of the landscape in vibrant shades of yellow and purple. “ […]

#wildlife Poor seals 😥at Año Nuevo State Park 👉🏻 Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California’s Año Nuevo State Park and several more are showing signs of the illness. The outbreak has prompted park officials to cancel the park’s popular seal-watching […]

#factcheck FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-trump-state-of-union-87b184f7a38e65fa97d27c05ba2497fa

@czds I've heard that Trump's immigration policy is affecting certain businesses in general, leaving them with a worker shortage, but I wonder how it's affecting jobs in slaughterhouses specifically.

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“ The Bear League, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Tahoe-area bears, shared the first videos of mama bear Rose and her newborn triplets — Echo, Oakley, and Storm — under a Lake Tahoe cabin in a Tuesday, Feb. 24, Facebook post. “ Read more at […]