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Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition after a severe respiratory crisis requiring high oxygen flows. The Vatican reports he is alert but in increased pain. His hospitalization is extended due to pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

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The Pentagon massacre is a bigger deal than people think. It’s not just about firing the black CJCS and the first woman CNO; it also involves removing senior JAG officers and choosing someone who joined crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel.

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PROTESTS Town halls for congressional Republicans nationwide became contentious as voters expressed outrage over worker firings and the DOGE access to sensitive data. Town Halls across various districts were contentious, impacting pivotal areas crucial for the 2026 elections.

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CYBERCRIME Record crypto hack saw $1.4 billion in ETH and stETH stolen from Bybit. The firm indicated that transactions from its multi-signature cold wallet were manipulated, masking the hackers' wallet destination, raising concerns among insiders. decrypt.co/307359/bybit...

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GERMANY STABBING Suspect male, identity and nationality unknown; police PIO Florian Nath says motive unclear. Authorities also found no evidence linking the attack to the nearby US embassy or the Holocaust Memorial. * Careful, a lot of misinformation in other sources* www.origo.hu/nagyvilag/20...

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Judge Vargas issues a preliminary injunction against Musk DOGE, potentially liftable by March 24 if cybersecurity training is certified. She emphasized the need for security to protect sensitive personal data from breach consequences. apnews.com/article/doge...

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CYBERCRIME Bybit reveals a hack resulting in a record $1.5B token theft, causing market volatility and highlighting crypto's inherent risks. Critics argue that easing regulations, favored by Trump & MAGA, could lead to more such security breaches in the industry. finance.yahoo.com/news/bybit-h...

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CARVELLE 💙 USAID budget stands <=> $42B within a $6T federal budget, only 0.014% of total spending. A proposed $2T cut seems absurd, as it raises questions about intent and understanding. Furthermore, dismissing USAID's value in international relations is a completely misguided narrative.

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How does firing Americans help make America great again? Cutting 5-8% of the workers is unproductive and harmful to our economy and society. This is just simply reckless and unsustainable. www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...

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President Trump fires Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, targeting military leaders backing diversity. Brown, only the second Black chairman, leaves amid significant challenges, including the Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts. apnews.com/article/trum...

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Are we great yet? 🥊💥🤡

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Federal judge blocks Trump EO aimed at ending government support for diversity programs, citing potential violations of free-speech rights. The ruling by Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore halted funding withdrawal while a lawsuit proceeds. apnews.com/article/dei-...

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Supreme Court allows Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, to continue in his role until February 26, pending a lower court's order. Justices neither approved nor denied the administration's removal request. apnews.com/article/supr...

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IMMIGRATION Caleb Vitello, interim ICE chief, replaced over frustrations from the White House and Border Czar Homan over slow deportation rates. Homan is also dissatisfied with media leaks from ICE, which he believes have hindered anticipated arrests in operations. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

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Tired of "truth decay"? Become an info sleuth. Learn to sniff out real facts, dodge questionable sources, and evaluate credibility—because in the wild world of information, it's better to be a savvy seeker than a FoxMews media fan. 💙 #NewsNews substack.com/@jaykeller

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TESLA recalls at least 300,000 vehicles in the US due to power steering assist failures that could elevate steering effort at low speeds, increasing crash risks. This recall follows a year-long NTSB investigation, with numerous reports of premature failures in 2023. www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/b...

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MAGA TALK "Stephen Miller gave an epic response Feb. 20 to the fake news media’s smears of Elon Musk and the DOGE team, giving them a civics lesson and schooling them on the bureaucratic corruption that the Trump Administration is tackling," TGP writes. 🥴 www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/watc...

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Texas Largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, with cases rising to 90 <=>. Most of these involve unvaccinated individuals, and 16 people have been hospitalized. Five cases involved individuals who had been vaccinated, according to health officials. share.newsbreak.com/bnbj5aw0

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A former Ukrainian diplomat stated that Donald Trump only cares about one aspect of Ukraine, emphasizing, "We know him, and that’s the issue. Convincing him of Ukraine's value and need for support doesn’t align with his perspective."

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY MOVIE? Kraznov = Trump, KGB Spy says. Let me guess: this source is now a target for Putin defenestration. Perfect time for an international sabotage scandal focused on China and Russia. Well it sounds like a blockbuster at least. 🤷‍♂️

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Sweden PM Ulf Kristersson raised alarms over a 'serious security situation' after internet cables were cut between Finland and Germany, near Gotland. Authorities suspect foreign involvement, recalling past incidents attributed to Russia and China, now under investigation. www.krone.at/3699174

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What a wild hockey game last night! Hats off to Canada for snagging that overtime win. Seriously, though—how do you leave that guy wide open in front of the net? 🤣

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FIRST AMENDMENT Pentagon reporters expressed concern over the recent announcement of a new annual “media rotation program.” In a memo, Acting Assistant Secretary Ullyot’s tone suggested a mix of patronage and veiled threat, stressing that media access is a privilege granted by Secretary Hegseth.

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Do you need a measles booster? The best defense is vaccination, especially since most Texas cases involve the unvaccinated. Dr. Schaffner notes that those with two vaccine doses have over 95% lifelong protection. Some adults, especially those vaccinated before 1968, may need revaccination. #RFKJr

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