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Bruce Arthur: U.S. Olympic athletes are speaking out about the state of their country — as Donald Trump seethes
Athletes rarely speak out against their own governments at the Olympics. This year has proven an exception, writes Bruce Arthur.
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U.S. Olympic athletes are speaking out about the state of their country — as Trump seethes (gift article) www.thestar.com/sports/olymp...
Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace
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February 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
'Clown show': Obama speaks out on Trump's racist monkey clip and 'rogue' Minneapolis crackdown f24.my/Bk2z.BS
'Clown show': Obama speaks out on Trump's racist monkey clip and 'rogue' Minneapolis crackdown
Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday addressed a racist video posted on President Donald Trump's social media account, telling a podcast that the "decorum" that once guided public officials ha...
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February 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
'Clown show': Obama speaks out on Trump's racist monkey clip and 'rogue' Minneapolis crackdown f24.my/Bk2z.BS
Community Group Files Suit Against Port Washington’s Data Center urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/14/c...
Community Group Files Suit Against Port Washington’s Data Center
Argues that subsidy not needed and tax incremental financing district invalid.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Community Group Files Suit Against Port Washington’s Data Center urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/14/c...
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“In a secret deportation arrangement, the Trump administration flew nine people, nearly all of whom had been granted U.S. court protections from being sent back to their home countries, to the African nation of Cameroon in January…
The United States has not made any public deal with Cameroon.”
The United States has not made any public deal with Cameroon.”
U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections
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February 15, 2026 at 5:07 AM
“In a secret deportation arrangement, the Trump administration flew nine people, nearly all of whom had been granted U.S. court protections from being sent back to their home countries, to the African nation of Cameroon in January…
The United States has not made any public deal with Cameroon.”
The United States has not made any public deal with Cameroon.”
2026 Ducati Monster+ first ride review - RevZilla www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2026 Ducati Monster+ first ride review - RevZilla
The fifth generation of the popular Monster gets Ducati's lightweight V2 engine and a host of electronic rider aids, adding up to a versatile street motorcycle.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM
2026 Ducati Monster+ first ride review - RevZilla www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Former Police Chief Said Trump Told Him ‘Everyone’ Knew of Epstein’s Actions www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Former Police Chief Said Trump Told Him ‘Everyone’ Knew of Epstein’s Actions
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February 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Former Police Chief Said Trump Told Him ‘Everyone’ Knew of Epstein’s Actions www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Trump says Iran regime change 'best thing that could happen' as second carrier heads to region f24.my/Bjxc.BS
Trump says Iran regime change 'best thing that could happen' as second carrier heads to region
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as he confirmed the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. T...
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February 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Trump says Iran regime change 'best thing that could happen' as second carrier heads to region f24.my/Bjxc.BS
The Trump Economy: the net worth of the top 1 percent of households climbed to a record share of nearly 32 percent of the national total in the third quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Reserve, which started tracking household wealth in 1989. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/b...
What Executives Are Saying About the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy
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February 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Trump Economy: the net worth of the top 1 percent of households climbed to a record share of nearly 32 percent of the national total in the third quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Reserve, which started tracking household wealth in 1989. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/b...
GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/13/g...
GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement
Paul Wassgren was a defendant in a class action over an alleged $170 million real estate investment fraud.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/13/g...
Trump’s EPA Says It Will Save Drivers Money. Wisconsin Experts See A Different Bill urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/13/t...
Trump’s EPA Says It Will Save Drivers Money. Wisconsin Experts See A Different Bill
Agency touts $1.3 trillion in savings as analysts project billions in added fuel and health costs here.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Trump’s EPA Says It Will Save Drivers Money. Wisconsin Experts See A Different Bill urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/13/t...
Check out this article: "Minnesota lawyer on Winter Olympics curling team speaks out about home state, constitution, rule of law" www.abajournal.com/news/article...
Minnesota lawyer on Winter Olympics curling team speaks out about home state, constitution, rule of law
A Minnesota lawyer on the curling team for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared his thoughts about freedom of the press, the rule of law and events in his home state at a press conference in Italy this week.
www.abajournal.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Check out this article: "Minnesota lawyer on Winter Olympics curling team speaks out about home state, constitution, rule of law" www.abajournal.com/news/article...
Check out this article: "‘Used, Abused and Sidelined’: Former JAG officers speak out about recent Trump administration decisions" www.abajournal.com/web/article/...
‘Used, Abused and Sidelined’: Former JAG officers speak out about recent Trump administration decisions
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
www.abajournal.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Check out this article: "‘Used, Abused and Sidelined’: Former JAG officers speak out about recent Trump administration decisions" www.abajournal.com/web/article/...
Slovakian fugitive caught trying to attend hockey game at Milan Olympics after 16 years on the run www.thestar.com/sports/olymp...
Slovakian fugitive caught trying to attend hockey game at Milan Olympics after 16 years on the run
Officers initially issued a warrant for the 44-year-old man in 2010 for a string of shoplifting thefts, which Reuters reports will cost him 11 months and seven days in prison.
www.thestar.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Slovakian fugitive caught trying to attend hockey game at Milan Olympics after 16 years on the run www.thestar.com/sports/olymp...
Despite evidence showing pollution consistent with oil field waste, the state closed the family’s complaint and dismissed its own findings. (That's the future in Trump's America, folks.) www.propublica.org/article/okla...
Salty, Oily Drinking Water Left Sores in Their Mouths. Oklahoma Refused to Find Out Why.
State regulators discovered strong signs of oil pollution, including high levels of salt and toxic metals, in one family’s drinking water. But for two years, they repeatedly delayed basic tests to fin...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Despite evidence showing pollution consistent with oil field waste, the state closed the family’s complaint and dismissed its own findings. (That's the future in Trump's America, folks.) www.propublica.org/article/okla...
“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes. www.propublica.org/article/save...
“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes.
The Department of Homeland Security pushed out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes. www.propublica.org/article/save...
As more Americans fall behind on their mortgage and credit-card payments, a new report sheds light on how financial stress is spreading beyond the lowest-income borrowers www.wsj.com/personal-fin... via @wsj.com
Americans With Higher Incomes Are Starting to Fall Behind on Payments
Rising debt levels and more missed payments pushed a financial stress gauge to its highest level ever.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
As more Americans fall behind on their mortgage and credit-card payments, a new report sheds light on how financial stress is spreading beyond the lowest-income borrowers www.wsj.com/personal-fin... via @wsj.com
Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims
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February 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims
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February 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Three Trump Administration Policy Moves Likely to Worsen Health Care for Older People (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/h...
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
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February 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Three Trump Administration Policy Moves Likely to Worsen Health Care for Older People (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/h...
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease...
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease...
@wisgop.bsky.social passes more culture wars veto bait to gin up their base. urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/12/s...
Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes
Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
@wisgop.bsky.social passes more culture wars veto bait to gin up their base. urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/12/s...
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/12/e...
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets
Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/12/e...
"You made us do it!" hollered an abusive Ron Johnson. urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/12/s...
ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters
Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"You made us do it!" hollered an abusive Ron Johnson. urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/12/s...
“The international order based on rights and rules is currently being destroyed. This order, as flawed as it has been even in its heyday, no longer exists in that form.” www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
February 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
“The international order based on rights and rules is currently being destroyed. This order, as flawed as it has been even in its heyday, no longer exists in that form.” www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...