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China's Xinhua news agency has just published this editorial cartoon in response to Trump's rejection of climate policies.

It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony

14.02.2026 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 612    πŸ” 293    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 36
Intercepted call reveals Russian soldiers shot civilians near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian intelligence says Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence directorate published an audio intercept it says confirms another war crime committed by Russian forces. According to the intercepted call, two servicemen from Russia’s army shot local civilians in the Pokrovsk area and then left their positions without authorization. The information is confirmed in the conversation by an officer of the 30th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade of Russia’s 3rd Army, the agency said. In the recording, a Russian soldier speaks openly about the crime and warns fellow troops about the fugitives: β€œLook, there are two β€˜pencils,’ two β€˜pencils’ β€” they might come into your area. Those b------ shot civilians and fled.” The intercept also includes an order to detain the soldiers involved. The officer tells subordinates to seize them immediately if spotted: β€œSo if you see them, detain them as soon as they cross your path β€” tie them up.” Ukraine’s military intelligence said systematic killings of civilians, as well as extrajudicial reprisals against Russia’s own servicemen, again demonstrate that war crimes are a deliberate, targeted policy. It added that every crime committed against the Ukrainian people will be met with inevitable, just retribution. Two days earlier, two people were killed in Donetsk region by Russian shelling.

Intercepted call reveals Russian soldiers shot civilians near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian intelligence says #Ukraine

10.02.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😑 Vladyslav Geraskevych was banned from using a β€œspecial” helmet at the 2026 Olympics, which depicts killed Ukrainian athletes…

09.02.2026 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 343    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 10
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Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees

Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.

One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.

Abolish the billionaire class:

08.02.2026 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7169    πŸ” 3749    πŸ’¬ 166    πŸ“Œ 466

Okay Elizabeth Holmes

08.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Call me crazy but the penguins could trade legit pieces and still β€œadd” from within.

Avery Hayes
Rutger McGroarty
Fillip Hallander (blood clot IR)

And Koivunen, Broz, maybe even Howe for the bottom 6 if injuries arise

Avery Hayes for Acciari?

Future 4th line of
Hallander-Lizotte-A. Hayes

06.02.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna charged with felony (WHTM) – Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, the presumptive number one overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has been charged with felony aggravated assault, according to court records. McKe…

2 punches. After leaving. By a parking garage. I wonder if they were leaving but the guy was waiting for him. We’ll see how this plays out. www.abc27.com/news/top-sto...

05.02.2026 04:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, from what I can tell this isn’t your typical college bar/night club that I’m betting everyone imagines. It’s a restaurant that serves alcohol, and they likely had the upstairs or back room reserved for players and families. It was also not that late. Especially considering they just played

04.02.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s also entirely possible that he didn’t start the altercation and there is a self defense claim. I will also add that maybe a future 1OV NHL Draft pick should have security if they’re going to play NCAA hockey.

04.02.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Was the other person drunk? If the person didn’t end up with a broken jaw it wouldn’t have been a felony. It does show poor judgement, but the charges are ultimately going to be lesser than the current ones and without a history he’ll probably plea down and then he’ll get sued for a lot of money.

04.02.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone is rushing to judgement for Gavin McKenna (β€œfacing up to 20 years”). He was stone cold sober or he would have been charged for it. The story says teammates and parents were at a β€œdowntown bar” after their version of the winter classic… this doesn’t sound like your typical college night out.

04.02.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It would have to be something like

2026 1st + Rakell + McGroarty + 2027 2nd (becomes 2029 1st if PGH wins the cup) for Robertson with an extension. Without drop the 2nd pick (at least)

2027 1st + (2026 WPJ 2nd or Koivunen) + (Silovs or Blomqvist) + Kevin Hayes for Owen Powers + 2026 4th

04.02.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Robertson-Crosby-Rust
Malkin-Novak-Chinokhov
Mantha-Kindel-Brazeau
Dewar-Lizoitte-Acciari
Wotherspoon - Karlsson
Kulak-Letang
Power-Shea
Skinner
Murashov

04.02.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They probably want Rakell and McGroarty, Zonnon, or Brunicke and a 1st.

Then Pittsburgh would need to add a top 6 at the deadline (or move Mantha up?).

Could you imagine getting Owen Powers and Jason Robertson?

Would need to move serious assets between the two.

04.02.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder if the Penguins could swing a Owen Powers for 2027 1st + McGroarty or Koivunen + Pickering or Kettles

04.02.2026 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Turn off the news

29.01.2026 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œIf you raise your voice I’ll erase your voice” said an ice agent.

Insane

28.01.2026 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 13531    πŸ” 3859    πŸ’¬ 859    πŸ“Œ 202

Great job CBS…. News is a dying industry

28.01.2026 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It begins.

27.01.2026 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 544    πŸ” 118    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 3

Days since ICE was a national embarrassment: 0

What an illegitimate organization, run and staffed by morons

28.01.2026 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE chief must appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.

Ecuador’s minister of foreign affairs has filed a protest with the U.S. Embassy after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis without permission Tuesday.

28.01.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 751    πŸ” 339    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 38

HOOOOOOO BOY

28.01.2026 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Noticed that too. Hopefully it’s nothing. But he had the olympic break to get his body right

26.01.2026 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
STATEMENT REGARDING DETENTION OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE MEMBER IN MINNESOTA

JANUARY 24, 2026

I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota. Tribal leadership is actively working to locate the individual, gather accurate information, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities to secure their release.

At this time, details surrounding the detention remain limited. I urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while this matter is being reviewed.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen's rights and will provide updates as appropriate.

STATEMENT REGARDING DETENTION OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE MEMBER IN MINNESOTA JANUARY 24, 2026 I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota. Tribal leadership is actively working to locate the individual, gather accurate information, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities to secure their release. At this time, details surrounding the detention remain limited. I urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while this matter is being reviewed. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen's rights and will provide updates as appropriate.

ICE has kidnapped another Indigenous person in Minneapolis. This is the fifth member of the Očhéthi Šakówinnto be taken this month.

Statement from Standing Rock:

25.01.2026 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6328    πŸ” 3741    πŸ’¬ 72    πŸ“Œ 132

He needs to shoot more. He has a good shot. Frequently looking for the pass

26.01.2026 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I said this in conversation. Buy 10000 reflective vests in 7 different colors. Have a color of the day, and a giant state logo on the back and chest insignia on the front. Federal government moves too slow to procure… and wouldn’t customize

25.01.2026 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This administration is cooked. Literally no one is scared of them.

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Pritzker: "The GOP is nowhere to be found. They're the ones that scream and yell about 'federal tyranny' about interference with states' rights. And now, their president is violating states' rights and attacking our states and Republicans are nowhere to be found to talk about it."

24.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5893    πŸ” 1873    πŸ’¬ 178    πŸ“Œ 86

Local law enforcement wouldn’t be violating or enabling the violation of the 4th amendment.

This isn’t about enforcement. It’s about terrorizing and polarizing

24.01.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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