23 Feb 2026

AI Surveillance Should Scare Both Democrats and Republicans
In a country desperate for unifying issues, there is a growing consensus on one: surveillance of American citizens. From progressives who want to hold ICE accountable to conservatives who fear Big Government, an ever-expanding federal government has put many Americans on high alert, and artificial intelligence is only making matters worse.

As The Threat of War Looms, a Very Rare “Planetary Parade” Involving 6 Planets Will Appear In the Night Sky This Week
We are about to witness a very rare sight in the heavens. A “planetary parade” involving at least 6 planets is quite rare. In fact, normally, there are at least a couple of decades between such events. But as the threat of a major war in the Middle East looms, we will get to see a “planetary parade” that includes Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune this week.

America’s Streets Are Filled with Poop, and Billions of Gallons of Untreated Wastewater Are Being Poured Into Our Lakes and Rivers
All over the US, streets of major cities are covered in poop. What does that say about us? This isn’t a new problem. Civilized societies have always found ways to deal with it, while uncivilized societies have always struggled. But, despite advanced technology, we seem to be fighting a losing battle. A New York City resident recently complained there’s “poop everywhere.”

Another Brussels Shooting Exposes Wider Security Crisis in Europe
Friday afternoon in the Molenbeek district of Brussels, gunfire rang out. Police launched an investigation, though no injuries were reported. This incident adds to a growing pattern of violence in what’s known as the capital of Europe, which officials repeatedly downplay even as shootings, gang-related crime, drugs, and unrest escalate in ordinary neighborhoods.

Winter Storm Hernando Strengthening, Bringing ‘Potentially Historic Blizzard’ To Northeast
Snow, gusty winds, and coastal flooding are ongoing for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Wind gusts from 40 – 70 mph are increasingly likely from coastal Virginia to eastern Massachusetts. Flight delays and cancellations are already extensive. Traveling by road won’t be much better. After the storm ends, roads could see partial snowmelt and refreezing, which leads to black ice.

Nuke Talks Between Iran and the US planned for Early March
The session would be a continuation of Oman-mediated meetings held earlier this month in Muscat and Geneva. The talks are taking place amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and rising tensions. Iran and the United States remain divided over how far and how fast to lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for nuclear constraints.

Witkoff: Trump deal will usher in ‘renaissance’ for Gaza
President Trump’s peace plan for the Gaza Strip will get it “ready for a renaissance,” US MidEast envoy Steve Witkoff said. He added that the $17 billion raised by Board of Peace members for Gaza’s reconstruction “is going to jumpstart us. We’re going to have housing, mass transportation, and be able to clear/demolish areas there and get it ready for a renaissance.

‘Attack organized by Russia’; Suspected terrorist strike in Lviv kills police officer, injures 25
The explosions took place after officers arrived at the scene responding to a reported store intrusion, Ukraine’s National Police said in a statement. A second explosion took place after another police crew arrived at the scene, Lviv Oblast’s Prosecutor’s Office added. Ukraine’s President Zelensky said it was a terrorist attack planned by Russia.

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