"The release of the Epstein files has ended careers, particularly in Europe. In contrast, only a handful of Epstein associates have lost their jobs in the U.S." www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe... .

By 2024, China’s electric generation climbed to 10,087 TWh—a 74% increase in just 10 yrs Over the same period, USA generation edged up a comparatively modest 6%. In 2024, China generated more than 2X as much power as the USA & nearly 5X as much as India. www.visualcapitalist.com/countries-ge... .

Very sad to hear this. I've known Jeff since 1986... www.kdrv.com/news/top-sto... .

www.commondreams.org/news/alexand... .

NEW EPISODE: I lay out the concrete, actionable steps state and federal Democrats can take to block election subversion, from banning mass voter challenges to stripping immunity from officials who interfere with voting. Watch, act and share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzgy...

🚨BREAKING: Todd Lyons, the acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has admitted to senators that federal immigration officers would have “no reason” to be at voting locations this November. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

🚨BREAKING: An election-denying former Donald Trump campaign staffer who was subpoenaed by the FBI over his role in the attempt to steal the 2020 election is now taking credit for writing the sweeping voter suppression bill passed by the House Wednesday that could disenfranchise millions.

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🚨BREAKING: In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

After the state Supreme Court's order today, Virginia Democrats are now one referendum vote away from a 10-1 congressional map. I suspect the GOP is trying to figure out how to file a new lawsuit or concoct a theory for SCOTUS. Both will fail. A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...

NEW: The Democratic chief election officials of six states are denouncing two new voter suppression bills making their way through Congress — underscoring how the legislation would place a huge burden on voters and election administrators. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Not tired of winning.🥳

This is day two for the New York Times’ The Docket. But this is year six for Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com

Prioritizes restoring shade along rivers & streams: Targeting areas w/minimal vegetation Planting native trees Protecting existing streamside forests Repairing eroded banks Rebuilding channels Stabilizing banks Enhancing in-stream habitats www.kdrv.com/news/oregon-... .

"Contrary to the expectation that external climate forces would drive faster change, the data revealed that turnover over 1–5-yr periods tended to become slower. This slowdown was consistent across diverse environments" ARTICLE: phys.org/news/2026-02... . STUDY: www.nature.com/articles/s41... .

For 50 years, the median wage of hourly workers stagnated or declined while the stock market and CEO pay skyrocketed. Is it any wonder why so many feel abandoned by the system? People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void. This is why we must fix the system. AOC is right.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept.

If you see this photo spreading online with claims it shows Obama eating with Epstein, have reservations. It actually shows the former president eating with Anthony Bourdain: www.snopes.com/fact-check/o...

Epstein survivors raise their hands to signal they've been ignored by Trump's DOJ as AG Pam Bondi refuses to look at them (Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)

The Free Speech bubble is deflating due to lots of little pricks. #Deprickulate.

🚨BREAKING: Montana Court BLOCKS state law targeting students with unconstitutional residency requirement. A victory for our clients and the voters of Montana. www.democracydocket.com/cases/montan...

To some election deniers, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s shadowy presence at the Fulton County raid signals the siege might be tied to an outrageous conspiracy: the Venezuelan government rigged voting machines to help Biden win the 2020 vote.

Guess who got her first trade review?? www.publishersweekly.com/9780593657102 🧪

A M6.2 earthquake rattled Chile yesterday, apparently a delayed aftershock of the 2015 M8.3 Illapel earthquake. (Yes, aftershocks can continue for a decade or more!) In the meantime, Chile deployed a cutting-edge offshore fiber-optic system to monitor seismicity, which recorded this event! ⚒️ 🧪

Researchers reconstructed the likely ancient geographic ranges of 65 wild plant species including the wild ancestors of wheat, barley, rye, lentils, & other crops that sparked the agri-revolution more than 10k yrs ago. ARTICLE: phys.org/news/2026-02... . STUDY: openquaternary.com/articles/10.... .

This is such a hopeful project. It can be applied anywhere.

"internal figures appear to challenge repeated claims by 47’s admin that its immigration enforcement campaign is chiefly focused on removing dangerous, VIOLENT offenders living in the country w/out legal status—individuals [they]described as the “worst of the worst” www.yahoo.com/news/article... .

China’s emissions of CO2 fell in 2025, the 1st full yr to show such a decline. The drop was only 0.3% "BBC's Climate Editor explains why China has made a shift towards clean energy through decades of investment, & how its policies contrast w/big emitters such as the USA." youtu.be/Z0KXYqPyZQY .

FYI: "Munich Security Conference 2026 From February 13 to 15, 2026, the 62nd Munich Security Conference will be the center of international diplomacy. On this page, you can find the agenda and livestreams of all main‑program sessions of MSC 2026." securityconference.org/en/msc-2026/... .

What if life on Earth works like a giant microbiome? 🌎🧪 @nytimes.com science writer Ferris Jabr helps us reimagine the planet as a complex living system, shaped by vast communities of organisms interacting across land, water, and air.

A study in Scientific Reports suggests the observed decline in reproductive success of the western Australian population of southern right whales is influenced by environmental changes in mid- and high-latitude feeding grounds. go.nature.com/3MDSqfS 🌊 🌍 🧪

🧪⚛️ A very incomplete look at where we are on government support for research in the US right now. nanoscale.blogspot.com/2026/02/upda...

youtu.be/7rX5PhQGm9U .

"The gender pay gap—the disparity in earnings between men & women—remains a significant global issue, reflecting deep-seated inequalities in labor markets worldwide." www.equalpaytoday.org/gender-pay-g... .

"Key Takeaways: India tops the list with over 18 million citizens living abroad. More than 280 million people live outside their country of birth." www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/countries... .

"Oregon has landed itself in the CDC’s worst tier for flu activity, as have six other states. Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee also have “very high” levels of flu." thehill.com/homenews/nex... .

"The possibility some lawmakers won’t attend the conference represents a major break w/the yearslong precedent of bipartisan groupings joining a summit that offers unique perspective into high-level thinking in DC & among allies." www.politico.com/news/2026/02... .

Does this include 47’s wife & parents? If his grandfather was still alive, would he be included, too? How about Usha Vance's parents? www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm... .

What can WE LEARN here? www.livescience.com/planet-earth... .

www.seattletimes.com/nation-world... .

www.politico.com/news/2026/02... .

ARTICLE: news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/m... .

DC Judge ...

"Oz, formerly a celebrity physician on TV, sent the invite almost a decade after Epstein's first sex crime charges became public in July 2006. The financier died by suicide in 2019, awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges." www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p... .