One woman wrote history. The other copied the homework and still failed the class.
The House approved the funding package in a 217-215 vote.

House Advances Bill To End Government Shutdown
The House approved the funding package in a 217-215 vote.
Tonight's 📽 A revisit to glorious late-period Hammer horror Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974, dir. Brian Clemens). Horst Janson and Caroline Munro lead a great cast including John Carson. It's brilliantly, thrillingly weird, stuffed full of beautiful frames, black humour, action and invention.
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The infamous Shafer Trail in Canyonlands National Park.
#photographyUPS Pilots Push for Stricter Crew Rest Rules to Match Passenger Airlines

UPS Pilots Push for Stricter Crew Rest Rules to Match Passenger Airlines
When most travelers think about aviation safety, their minds naturally go to passenger airlines. Yet behind the scenes, cargo carriers move millions of tons of freight every year, often flying overnight, across multiple time zones, and into weather conditions that passenger airlines may try to avoid. The pilots flying these missions operate the same complex aircraft, share the same airspace, and face the same physiological limits as passenger airline pilots—but they do so under a different set of crew rest rules.
Spirit Airlines Introduces First-Ever Collectible Trading Cards
Airline trading cards have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Frontier Airlines released holiday ones, Hawaiian showcased its aircraft, Delta had some fun ones for its centennial, and Alaska handed them out for World…

Spirit Airlines Introduces First-Ever Collectible Trading Cards
Airline trading cards have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Frontier Airlines released holiday ones, Hawaiian showcased its aircraft, Delta had some fun ones for its centennial, and Alaska handed them out for World Pilots' Day. Now, Spirit Airlines is adding some fun for aviation fans and frequent flyers with the launch of its first-ever trading cards. The inaugural trading card collection is sponsored by Airbus and highlights the evolution of Spirit Airlines’ all-Airbus fleet.
Baltimore is moving forward with plans to lease a Canton heliport for its police helicopters from developer Scott Plank, one month after signing a less expensive deal for the fleet at Martin State Airport, reports
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Moving police helicopters to Plank-owned heliport will cost city at least $17.8 milloon
The new 20-year lease with optional renewals includes $17.8 million in base rent and additional “operating costs” that will be determined annually by the property’s owner.
JWST finds 8ly jet in Sh2284 Cosmic beauty view now - To know what Webb discovered today, visit
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James Webb Telescope Discovers Massive Stellar Jet in Sh2-284
James Webb Telescope Discovers Massive Stellar Jet in Sh2-284
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He’s the stupid people’s President.
Breaking news...
The 'With These Hands' trail features plaster casts which reproduce artefacts from the Mohenjo-daro ruins, one of the great cities of the Indus Valley Civilization (3000-2500 BC). Sold as cultural souvenirs, these casts connect modern makers with disappearing histories.This seal was donated in 1955.
I’m sharing Aliya’s entire opening statement. We owe it to her, and those who no longer have a voice, to watch.
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WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

US Citizen (@admiralpearl)
Unending suffering… he earned it .
Michael W. Johnson faces a charge of misapplication of entrusted property following an investigation into more than $174,000 stolen from the non-profit Pheasants for the Future. MORE:
kfyrtv.com/2026/02/04/former-t… Quick round up:
- the government is covering up evidence the president is a pedophile
- he’s openly taking bribes from foreign governments
- his masked agents are shooting citizens in the streets
- the FBI is helping him steal the election
- he’s threatening war against multiple allies
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Iger will end his second run leading Disney in March, the company’s board said.

Disney Names Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro As Next CEO After Iger Steps Down
Iger will end his second run leading Disney in March, the company’s board said.
“Among the darkest days”: Washington Post lays off a third of its staff in “bloodbath”

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"Among the darkest days": Washington Post lays off a third of its staff in "bloodbath" - Salon.com
Cookie update. Outdoor pic is from day of rescue just as the storms hit. Doing really well. This is the 3rd wk. Working on getting his trust back. His cautious behaviors had mum in tears yesterday but they kept him alive for his 2 yrs on the street. He's safe & cared for now so it's all worth it 🩷
Lower Mohawk Lake
#FallBack to August 4
BlueSky FOREVER! 🌿
Home Swap Startup Kindred Raises $125 Million In Fresh Funding As Travelers Seek Creative Ways To Save Money

Home Swap Startup Kindred Raises $125 Million In Fresh Funding As Travelers Seek Creative Ways To Save Money
Justine Palefsky and Tasneem Amina founded Kindred in 2021 to give travelers a more cost-effective way to take vacations. The startup’s customer base doubled in 2025, and Tuesday, Kindred announced a ...
Marina del Rey belies its roots as a pro-growth County enterprise from the '50s/'60s. All was geared for housing and vehicular access (early plans for the 90 Fwy had it reaching the docks).
But it's possible to get 10,000 steps there (map from my book) with a little imagination!
Wishing you a really lovely Wednesday 4 February.
I hope you have a lovely day and that this Wednesday is kind to you :)
Today will be the State Funeral for Dame Prof. Marie Bashir.
Link has the streaming channel if you would like to watch the funeral.
The Rural Fire Service named one of their 737 air tankers after her, and so, at 12:30pm the aircraft will fly over the city.
#Sydney
www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/st...Now, as Alaska Airlines merges with Hawaiian Airlines, it is clear that it's applying lessons learned from its last merger with Virgin.
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Courage is not an innate trait, but a muscle that can be built and strengthened. The story of Alaska Airlines’ two most significant acquisitions serves as a masterclass in this very idea.
Now, as Alaska Airlines merges with Hawaiian Airlines, it is clear that it's applying lessons learned from its last merger with Virgin.
Tonight's waning gibbous moon 🌕📷🌱
Blanche: It's not a crime to party with Mr. Epstein.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stops over at Shannon Airport on way back to US - no one there to greet him?
As Taiseach Micheál Martin meets JD Vance ahead of Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump later today
#stpatricksday
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stops over at Shannon Airport on way back to US as Micheál Martin meets JD Vance ahead of Oval Office meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is due to meet US President Donald Trump later today in a hotly anticipated meeting as part of St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a brief stop in Ireland on his way to the United States, with his plane landing at Shannon Airport in the west of the country.
The head of state was met by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
Soooo, at what point do we take our protest to the White House to get answers?
#FDT #Epstein #Trump #PedoPrez #PedoProtector #MikeJohnson #StephenMillerImagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."?
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
🇺🇦 Zelensky: Maidan Nezalezhnosti. The People’s Memorial of National Remembrance. A memorial honoring our heroes, warriors.
Together with Mark Rutte, we honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders today. Eternal honor to our warriors.
FAA chief says Boeing change is progressing, but more work is needed before full delegated authority returns.
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FAA: Boeing Not Cleared for Full Authority Despite Progress
FAA chief says Boeing change is progressing, but more work is needed before full delegated authority returns.
🇺🇦🇩🇰 According to Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), Denmark has topped the world ranking of states in terms of direct military assistance to Ukraine relative to its own GDP.
The data covers the period from January 2022 to October 2025. Denmark allocated 2.75% of its GDP.
Seattle loves dialing up play action shots out of 12 personnel. When they call em, they’re averaging 13.1 (!!!) yds/play.
WSJ: “.. Welcome to a world where America First is coming to mean America Alone, whose friends are searching for alternatives to what increasingly feels like an abusive relationship and whose enemies are gloating.”
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www.wsj.com/world/how-am...DHS, ICE and CBP lie 100% of the time:
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DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
MI GOP State Rep Matt Maddock thinks I’m disgusting and says I should talk to people who were actually at the Capitol on January 6th instead of relying on my prejudices. Should I tell him?
They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
Two for Tuesday from my archives, the Blue Angels showing off with some cool acrobatics. Ft. Worth, Texas 2009
#ColorADay #BlueTue #BlueAngels #Airplanes #AirplaneAcrobatics #AirShow #Twosday #Twofer #Two4Tuesday #Photography #Scape #UpsideDownBlue angels at st.Louis
Are you talkin' to me? Are YOU talkin' to ME?!?!? Slender cancer crab (Cancer gracilis) ready to throw down. 🦑
#diving #scuba #NAUIdiver #crabs #crustaceans #oceanlife #oceans #PugetSound #pacificnorthwest #invertebratesHow did they redact abusers but not the victims? And they expect us to believe 40 nude photos went unnoticed?
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
For the vast majority of Americans with high blood pressure, it is uncontrolled.

Most Americans with high blood pressure have not controlled it, leaving them susceptible to heart issues
For the vast majority, this persists despite having adequate health care, new research shows.