Welcome to the February 6th New Newsletter!
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Our Main Story: The News Is Under Attack
How Jeff Bezos Broke The Washington Post
The Murder of The Washington Post
Rich Liberals: Please, Please Step Up and Save The Washington Post
We’re Very Much Still Locked In on the Epstein Files
‘Ignore It.’ How the Elite Consoled Jeffrey Epstein Over His Crimes.
After Epstein fallout, UK leader Starmer faces hurdles and rivals as he battles to keep his job
Morgan McSweeney: Starmer’s embattled chief of staff may soon need to update his LinkedIn
France detects Russia-linked Epstein smear attempt against Macron, says government source
This Week’s Links
Trump Posts Video Portraying Obamas as Apes1
White House Defends Racist Obama Clip Shared By Trump
‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks in Oman
Iran says talks with US in Oman were ‘good start’, will continue
In potentially groundbreaking ruling, Uber ordered to pay $8.5M to sexual assault victim
European Commission seeks to force TikTok to end ‘infinite scrolling’
Canada, France open consulates in Greenland in show of support
Canada set to open a consulate in Greenland to oppose Trump’s takeover wish
Key participant in 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attack that killed 4 Americans is in custody, Bondi says
Russian general in critical condition after Moscow shooting
Argentina requests extradition of Maduro from the US on crimes against humanity charges
More Than 800 Google Workers Urge Company to Cancel Any Contracts With ICE and CBP
Trump wants cities to put his name on transportation hubs in exchange for federal funding: report
A Truth From Iran to Minneapolis: Weak Governments Kill Protesters
Where are all the protest songs?
This Is Texas News
In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation2
Election 2026
AIPAC Money Flooded This Democratic Primary—and It’s About to Backfire3
The Unusual Working-Class Message That Turned a Deep-Red District Blue
Blindspot Stories
Children in South Carolina are developing rare brain swelling complications after measles outbreak
ICE and CBP’s Face-Recognition App Can’t Actually Verify Who People Are
Under Reported Stories
Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.’s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak
Private luxury plane owned by Trump donor used for ICE deportations, report says
Democratic Wake Up Call
‘Grind the country to a halt’: Democrat urges national strike if Trump meddles in midterms
GOP, Democrats expect DHS shutdown after talks fizzle
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
Virginia Democrats Propose New Congressional Maps Ahead of Midterms
“Needs to get the hell out”: House Dems fume at Schumer
Why a Republican Supreme Court just handed a victory to Democrats
Everything is Political: The Olympics
5 times the Winter Olympics got super political
U.S. steps onto Olympic stage at a time when its image and role in the world spark growing concern
AI News
The Dark Side of A.I. Weighs on the Stock Market
Super Bowl 60 ads feature silliness, AI, weight-loss drugs
I Know Ball News: The 2026 Winter Olympics
What to know about the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on Friday
Italy braces for Winter Olympics with high security and decree targeting violent protesters
The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies: What You Need to Know
The Olympics Are a Show of Global Harmony. The World Is Anything But.
2026 Winter Olympics open amid geopolitical and climate tensions
Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
The Highest-Paid Athletes At The 2026 Winter Olympics
Olympic hockey game postponed after virus outbreak depletes roster
Your Moment of Zen
That’s it for this week! Like, share, and subscribe if you haven’t yet. We are quite literally all in this together. xo, Jalon
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