How do we not see the hypocrisy?

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/south-minneapolis-roadblock-safety-method-ice/

Japan

Northern Japan experienced record snowfall. In the city of Aomori, snow depth reached 183 cm, the highest in nearly 40 years and approximately 2.5 to 3 times higher than normal for this time of year.

Due to continuous snowfall since January, other regions along the Sea of ​​Japan coast, including Niigata and Akita prefectures and Hokkaido, have also experienced difficult conditions. In several cities, snow levels are two to four times higher than seasonal norms.

Aomori Prefectural authorities have requested assistance from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to clear snow and assist elderly residents. Injuries and fatalities have been reported in snow removal accidents, as well as the threat of building collapses. Meteorologists are warning of the risk of avalanches, transportation disruptions, power outages, and snow avalanches. Residents are advised to take enhanced safety precautions and monitor weather forecast updates.

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world-news/article/323372/Record-snow-prompts-Japans-Aomori-to-seek-self-defense-forces-assistance

China

On February 1, in the Chinese city of Chengdu, eyewitnesses captured a video of an unusual whirlwind at the Cultural Park and Exhibition Complex. A small rotating column of air raised dust and debris, overturning tents and other camping equipment. The phenomenon lasted for about three minutes.

On February 2, meteorologists in Sichuan Province officially denied reports of a tornado, explaining that it was a dust devil. This phenomenon occurs in clear, dry weather due to uneven heating of the ground. Dust devils are typically several meters in diameter and last only a few minutes.

The China Meteorological Service emphasized that dust devils are significantly weaker than tornadoes and are not associated with thunderstorms. There were no injuries.

https://m.sohu.com/a/982843135_121019331?scm=10001.325_13-325_13.0.0-0-0-0-0.5_1334

Greece

A severe storm has swept across much of Greece, causing widespread flooding, landslides, heavy rain, and snowfall. Heavy snowfall has hit the northern regions of Kozani, Grevena, Kastoria, and Florina, hampering traffic and requiring snow chains.

In the Agiokampos region of Larissa, the sea overflowed its banks, completely flooding coastal roads and entering homes and shops. Torrents of water, mud, and debris caused significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture.

Flooding was also reported on the islands of Lemnos, Santorini, and Samos, where roads turned into rivers, damaging homes and the road network. In Serres, rescuers evacuated people trapped in the snow. A severe storm in the Aegean Sea has complicated shipping: the Blue Star Chios passenger ferry had difficulty docking at the port of Diafani on the island of Karpathos amid stormy winds and high waves.

https://en.parapolitika.gr/greece/144743/extreme-weather-devastates-greece-sea-floods-coastal-roads/

Turkey

In the Turkish city of Kusadasi, heavy rains that hit on February 1 resulted in flooding of streets, buildings, and infrastructure. The rainfall, accompanied by hail and intensifying in the evening, caused overflows and localized flooding in various parts of the city.

A shopping mall, through which a watercourse runs, was flooded as a result of a river overflowing its banks. Water penetrated several stores, after which the complex's power supply was temporarily shut off for safety reasons.

The Kusadasi Municipality reported that utility and emergency services had been on high alert since the morning. Employees opened clogged storm drains, pumped out water, cleared roads of mud and sediment, and ensured traffic safety on major highways.

Relief work in Kusadasi continues. There have been no reports of casualties.

https://www.aydintimes.com/kusadasinda-dere-tasti-alisveris-merkezi-sular-altinda-kaldi

Philippines

In the early hours of the morning, heavy, persistent rainfall and flash flooding in Purok Greenhills, barangay Paraiso, Sagay City, caused an emergency affecting thousands of residents. According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management Council, more than 5,000 people were affected and evacuated to public evacuation centers. A resident of barangay Paraiso became trapped on the roof of his home during the rapid rise in water levels and was forced to seek emergency assistance. In some areas, floodwaters reached two meters, rapidly inundating homes, especially in areas near rivers, and rendering roads and streets completely impassable.

The Philippine Coast Guard reported extensive rescue operations, assisting 84 families, or 422 people, across the province. Forty-five people were rescued from flooded homes near a river in Barangay Paraiso, Sagay City. Rapid response teams and rescue equipment were deployed. In Sagay City, at least 1,261 people from four barangays: Paraiso, Fabrica, Bato, and Poblacion, were in 10 evacuation centers early Sunday morning. Affected residents received humanitarian and medical assistance. The evacuation centers conducted medical examinations, distributed medications for the prevention and treatment of leptospirosis, and provided hot meals and food packages. Officials reported one death as a result of the flooding. Local authorities continue to assess the damage and monitor the situation.

https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/02/02/2505073/flash-floods-landslides-hit-negros-occidental-1-dead

North Carolina, USA

A powerful winter storm has hit North Carolina, bringing record snowfall and dangerous weather conditions. For the first time since 2014, snow fell in all 100 counties of the state, with some areas recording more than 50 cm (20 inches).

The Atlantic coast was particularly hard hit, including Carteret County and Morehead City, where up to 40 cm (16 inches) of snow fell. Authorities declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay indoors due to extremely dangerous roads and icy bridges.

The storm was accompanied by strong winds and formed a "bomb cyclone." According to authorities, more than 1,000 traffic accidents occurred, at least two people died, and tens of thousands of homes were left without power.

Meteorologists are calling this one of the most powerful winter storms in decades. Improvement in weather conditions is not expected until midweek.

https://www.witn.com/2026/02/01/morehead-city-buried-under-winter-storm/

nytimes Kherson, Ukraine, has become the site of the most intensive use of drones to target civilians anywhere in the world, rights groups say. The UN has called Russia's attacks war crimes.

Moscow's forces launch their drones from nearby territory that they occupy, just across the Dnipro River. Drone operators drop grenades on people working in their gardens, or ambling down the sidewalk.

In response, life in Kherson is moving below ground. Hospitals, a maternity ward, government offices, a theater and dozens of other institutions have been shifted to underground sites.

Basement activity rooms have replaced outdoor playgrounds. All schools are online only.

Read more about Russia's attacks and the toll on Kherson's residents at the link in our bio. Photos by @limauricio

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Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVWctUkvKu

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/homeland-security-is-trying-to-force-tech-companies-to-hand-over-data-about-trump-critics/

ICE violently detain a deaf teenager—accuse him of "not listening" to their orders.

"They thought I was stupid—but NO!" he told rally.

"They shrugged at me, they didn't care because I'm deaf."

Agents did not provide sign language interpreter—then denied him access to bathroom.

"I had to pee so bad I mouthed the word 'bathroom'—they just shrugged at me and went back to looking at their phones.

Anthony Paredes was chased down, tackled, and arrested by multiple armed agents.

The incident occurred outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, California.

https://x.com/LongTimeHistory/status/2019199541606588428?t=-9WyijNgCeLqzAv5QXSrmg&s=19

Snippet:

At the start of Donald Trump’s first term, he promised that he and his family would never do anything that might even be “perceived to be exploitive of office of the Presidency.”

By contrast, his second term looks rapacious. He and members of his family have signed a blitz of foreign mega-deals shadowed by conflicts of interest, and they’ve launched at least five different cryptocurrency enterprises, all of which leverage Trump’s status as President to lure buyers or investors. Ethics watchdogs say that no other President has ever so nakedly exploited his position, or on such a scale.

Trump recently explained to the Times why he cast aside his former restraint: “I found out that nobody cared.”

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/jerry-nadler-suggests-americans-would-be-justified-shooting-masked-attackers-in-rant-against-trumps-ice-goons/

https://youtu.be/FCb02Un9TOo?si=zMw8NCogmz1g86jt