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Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Atherton, Ian Chappell and Clive Lloyd are among 14 former international captains that have written a letter to Pakistan's prime minister expressing concern for the health of Imran Khan
Full story: srkl.in/6016BAsM3n
Full story: srkl.in/6016BAsM3n
February 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Atherton, Ian Chappell and Clive Lloyd are among 14 former international captains that have written a letter to Pakistan's prime minister expressing concern for the health of Imran Khan
Full story: srkl.in/6016BAsM3n
Full story: srkl.in/6016BAsM3n
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Born in Blackness.
thinking about the conversation I had with Jesse Jackson in 2019:
"The truth of slavery—that Africans subsidized America’s wealth—that truth will not go away. It’s buried right now, but as each generation becomes much more serious, it will be grappled with." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
"The truth of slavery—that Africans subsidized America’s wealth—that truth will not go away. It’s buried right now, but as each generation becomes much more serious, it will be grappled with." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
![Jesse Jackson: Well, first of all, we had been freed without being made equal. There’s historical continuity between blacks being amassed in prison after 246 years of legal slavery. When there was a contest about it [in Dred Scott v. Sandford], the Supreme Court ruled that blacks had no rights. [After emancipation and the Civil War] those who had been slave masters became segregation masters. They took our freedom away from us; they began to lock up blacks by the thousands to do prison labor, farm labor—the whole range. They just put us back in slavery.
We finally, in 1954, broke the backbone—legally—of that system [with the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision], but we were never—there was never repair for damage done. Two hundred and forty-six years of slavery, then legal Jim Crow and [nearly] 5,000 lynchings without a conviction. And even today, discrimination by extension of that system has not completely ended.
So we had been fighting for repair. We fought against the barbarism for our freedom; now we’re fighting for our equality. We are the foundation of American society—not the bottom, the foundation. When the Declaration of Independence came, we had been enslaved for 157 years. We made cotton king. We are due a different kind of recognition.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4vkwol5raj4hnslvsqvmpiqw/bafkreic4dao7rhh7274jfmz3jjnb6s3ak5c2ag75h4jha7mgli3r3fqbey@jpeg)
February 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Born in Blackness.
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In an open letter, 14 former international captains have urged the Pakistan government to ensure that Imran Khan receives "immediate, adequate and ongoing medical attention" for his health issues
'Treat him with dignity' - Gavaskar, Chappell among 14 former captains to come out in support of Imran Khan
In an open letter, the captains have urged the Pakistan government to ensure that Imran receives "immediate, adequate and ongoing medical attention" for his health issues
www.espncricinfo.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In an open letter, 14 former international captains have urged the Pakistan government to ensure that Imran Khan receives "immediate, adequate and ongoing medical attention" for his health issues
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RIP Rev. Jesse Jackson
There are going to be a lot of tributes to his activism, so I'm choosing to remember how much he crushed hosting SNL
There are going to be a lot of tributes to his activism, so I'm choosing to remember how much he crushed hosting SNL
The question is moot Reverend Jesse Jackson Saturday night live
Dailymotion video by Jesse Jackson Jr.
www.dailymotion.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM
RIP Rev. Jesse Jackson
There are going to be a lot of tributes to his activism, so I'm choosing to remember how much he crushed hosting SNL
There are going to be a lot of tributes to his activism, so I'm choosing to remember how much he crushed hosting SNL
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His alleged mistress left her precious heated blanket on the other plane, so Corey Lewandowski demanded the pilot turn the plane around to go get it.
When he refused, Lewandowski -- who has zero authority to fire anyone at any time -- tried to fire the pilot IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLIGHT.
When he refused, Lewandowski -- who has zero authority to fire anyone at any time -- tried to fire the pilot IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLIGHT.
it's even worse than first reported
the fucking guy caused an inflight disruption so bad the pilot had to leave the command deck then he was like I RELIEVE U OF DUTY
absolute toddler baby shit brained government at the highest levels
the fucking guy caused an inflight disruption so bad the pilot had to leave the command deck then he was like I RELIEVE U OF DUTY
absolute toddler baby shit brained government at the highest levels
New details emerge about in-flight blow-up between Corey Lewandowski and pilot
Additional details have emerged about a mid-flight showdown between Homeland Security advisor Corey Lewandowski that led to a Coast Guard pilot's firing — and immediate reinstatement.DHS Secretary Kri...
www.rawstory.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
His alleged mistress left her precious heated blanket on the other plane, so Corey Lewandowski demanded the pilot turn the plane around to go get it.
When he refused, Lewandowski -- who has zero authority to fire anyone at any time -- tried to fire the pilot IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLIGHT.
When he refused, Lewandowski -- who has zero authority to fire anyone at any time -- tried to fire the pilot IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLIGHT.
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"Jackson’s strategic legacy was that no vote is captive to a party that has not earned it," writes @saigrundy.bsky.social, "and that marginalized and overlooked voters are best heard when coalitions...challenge the party where their electoral margins for victory are the most vulnerable."
Jesse Jackson’s unapologetic progressivism was rebellion at its core
Civil rights icon, who died Tuesday, shifted Black politics and leftist coalition-building from the sidecar of the Democratic party to the driver’s seat
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM
"Jackson’s strategic legacy was that no vote is captive to a party that has not earned it," writes @saigrundy.bsky.social, "and that marginalized and overlooked voters are best heard when coalitions...challenge the party where their electoral margins for victory are the most vulnerable."
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Famed rapper Luther Campbell of 2 Live Crew has launched a primary challenge to Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in South Florida. The incumbent is under indictment for allegedly using stolen federal funds to finance her victorious 2021 primary campaign.
Morning Digest: 2 Live Crew's Luther Campbell challenges Democratic congresswoman in South Florida
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces a host of legal issues—and primary opponents
www.the-downballot.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Famed rapper Luther Campbell of 2 Live Crew has launched a primary challenge to Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in South Florida. The incumbent is under indictment for allegedly using stolen federal funds to finance her victorious 2021 primary campaign.
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Colbert: “Let’s just call this what it is: Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV because all Trump does is watch TV. He’s like a toddler with too much screen time. He gets cranky and then drops a load in his diaper.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Colbert: “Let’s just call this what it is: Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV because all Trump does is watch TV. He’s like a toddler with too much screen time. He gets cranky and then drops a load in his diaper.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
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Elon Musk’s grandfather fled Canada, a country founded on multiculturalism and which in fact fought to defend itself in 1812. Musk himself studied in Canada before working illegally in the USA on a student visa. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/elo...
Elon Musk and legal questions of running a startup on a student visa - The Times of India
US News: An October 26 report by The Washington Post revealed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk began working on his first startup, Zip2, while on a student visa. The e.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Elon Musk’s grandfather fled Canada, a country founded on multiculturalism and which in fact fought to defend itself in 1812. Musk himself studied in Canada before working illegally in the USA on a student visa. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/elo...
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“Not one third of the inhabitants, even of this province, are of English descent,” Thomas Paine noted in Common Sense, "This new world hath been the asylum for the persecuted lovers of civil and religious liberty from every part of Europe."
February 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM
“Not one third of the inhabitants, even of this province, are of English descent,” Thomas Paine noted in Common Sense, "This new world hath been the asylum for the persecuted lovers of civil and religious liberty from every part of Europe."
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I spoke with the UAW local in Ohio about the plant closure, which they were informed of when showing up to start bargaining a new union contract.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China
Workers decried John Paulson’s plan after billionaire painted himself as advocate for domestic manufacturing
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I spoke with the UAW local in Ohio about the plant closure, which they were informed of when showing up to start bargaining a new union contract.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Billionaire Tom Pritzker has decided to retire from his job as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after his link with Epstein was exposed in the recent files drop.
Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties | CNN Business
Billionaire Tom Pritzker announced on Monday he was retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was revealed in the latest release ...
edition.cnn.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Billionaire Tom Pritzker has decided to retire from his job as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after his link with Epstein was exposed in the recent files drop.
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The NYTimes often doesn't quote Trump at all, instead reframing his words with a summary falsely suggesting coherent thought, in contrast to the gibberish he actually said. They also don't mention how he routinely mumbles and slurs even prepared remarks, like here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zsd...
Have you ever once seen the New York Times quote Trump like this?
February 16, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The NYTimes often doesn't quote Trump at all, instead reframing his words with a summary falsely suggesting coherent thought, in contrast to the gibberish he actually said. They also don't mention how he routinely mumbles and slurs even prepared remarks, like here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zsd...
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My reaction to the old high and mighty "I'm not voting for the lesser of two evils" is don't help the MORE evil one, you child, you dupe.
February 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
My reaction to the old high and mighty "I'm not voting for the lesser of two evils" is don't help the MORE evil one, you child, you dupe.
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This is a nice move in an interview www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
February 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
This is a nice move in an interview www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
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The Sacrifice of Isaac
Caravaggio, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Pedro de Orrente
Caravaggio, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Pedro de Orrente
February 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The Sacrifice of Isaac
Caravaggio, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Pedro de Orrente
Caravaggio, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Pedro de Orrente
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Full interview here:
Jeffries goes all in on the redistricting map wars: ‘When they go low, we strike back’ | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells CNN’s Manu Raju Democrats are “going to finish” the redistricting “war,” as the party looks to take back the majority in the midterms.
www.cnn.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Full interview here:
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"Because these trademarks have been filed, if an airport authority were to adopt the name ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport,’ DTTM Operations would now need to license the mark to that authority, ." the Grifter will force some entity to use his name and then charge for it.
February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
"Because these trademarks have been filed, if an airport authority were to adopt the name ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport,’ DTTM Operations would now need to license the mark to that authority, ." the Grifter will force some entity to use his name and then charge for it.
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Passengers, please prepare for scamming.
“Trump’s Private Company Files Trademark for ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport’”
by @joshgerben.bsky.social
by @joshgerben.bsky.social
Trump’s Private Company Files Trademark for ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport’
Trump’s IP company filed trademark applications for airport names bearing his name, raising unprecedented questions about private brand control over public airports.
www.gerbenlaw.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Passengers, please prepare for scamming.
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pretty stunning chart
February 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
pretty stunning chart
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Meanwhile in Kansas City... www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Kansas City police officer who killed 3 people has resigned, but will get a $50,000 payout
Officer Blayne Newton fatally shot three people and injured others over the course of his nine-year career with the Kansas City Police Department. KCPD called it an “agreed departure.”
www.kcur.org
February 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Meanwhile in Kansas City... www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
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This is wild.
41 DUI arrests by a Tennessee trooper. All dismissed. 22 drivers were completely sober.
He “resigned”. No explanation. No accountability. No apology. His personnel file doesn’t even mention the cases.
Police departments shouldn’t be in the business of shielding corrupt officers.
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41 DUI arrests by a Tennessee trooper. All dismissed. 22 drivers were completely sober.
He “resigned”. No explanation. No accountability. No apology. His personnel file doesn’t even mention the cases.
Police departments shouldn’t be in the business of shielding corrupt officers.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:48 PM
This is wild.
41 DUI arrests by a Tennessee trooper. All dismissed. 22 drivers were completely sober.
He “resigned”. No explanation. No accountability. No apology. His personnel file doesn’t even mention the cases.
Police departments shouldn’t be in the business of shielding corrupt officers.
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41 DUI arrests by a Tennessee trooper. All dismissed. 22 drivers were completely sober.
He “resigned”. No explanation. No accountability. No apology. His personnel file doesn’t even mention the cases.
Police departments shouldn’t be in the business of shielding corrupt officers.
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/2 Anyway, this is what the Smoking Gun was reporting TWENTY YEARS AGO in 2006. It was horrifying then and it’s still horrifying and it unequivocally shows child abuse.
www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/se...
www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/se...
Billionaire In Palm Beach Sex Scandal
JULY 26--Prepare to take a shower after reading this remarkably sleazy probable cause affidavit filed in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire financier who was arrested Sunday for soliciting s
www.thesmokinggun.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:53 AM
/2 Anyway, this is what the Smoking Gun was reporting TWENTY YEARS AGO in 2006. It was horrifying then and it’s still horrifying and it unequivocally shows child abuse.
www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/se...
www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/se...