Laughing while crying is out.
Two days before Presidents Day, the Senate acquits former President Trump of inciting an insurrection (no matter Sen. McConnell's condemnation afterward). / POLITICO, Vox
The vast majority of Republicans standing by Trump is "a clear indication of the firm—if slightly weakened—grip that he retains on the GOP." / Wake Up to Politics
Calls grow for an independent 9/11-style commission into the 1/6 insurrection. / USA Today
A new study finds that more diverse police departments, and departments with more female officers, are safer for citizens. / The Associated Press
The storm that brought snow and ice to Texas will continue to blow through the South, Midwest, and Northeast through Tuesday. / The Weather Channel
A Valentine's Day weather forecast: "If you don't like the person you're with, you might as well go ahead and leave right now." / Twitter
A microbiologist for the World Health Organization accuses China of withholding detailed patient information. / BBC News
Health care workers are organizing online networks to drown out vaccine opponents. / POLITICO
Some pulse oximeters aren't as accurate at measuring oxygen levels in patients with darker skin. / STAT
A doctor brings his camera to the hospital on days off to document the pandemic. / The Los Angeles Times
When mobile home park dwellers face eviction, they risk losing not only their lot but also their home equity. / NBC News
Tiny house owners and #vanlifers struggle to adapt their lifestyles to lockdown's demands. / The New York Times
Japan appoints a "minister of loneliness" to help people suffering at home alone. / The Japan Times
Saudi Arabia's most prominent human rights activist emerges from 1,001 days in prison. / BBC News
Young volunteers at Teen Line live out "the highs, lows and in-betweens of their own lives" in the shadow of the virus. / The Washington Post
Gen Z tells the Millennials (and everybody else) that 😂 and 🤣 are no longer cool. (🧍) / CNN
See also: A report on the end of Slate Star Codex, also Elizabeth Spiers on the report on the end of Slate Star Codex. / The New York Times, My New Band Is
Related: Synonyms and explanations for contemporary business jargon. / Unsuckit
Interviews with people who've quit social media. "People get crazy, they get so mad at me!" / The Guardian
Who is @deuxmoi, Instagram's accidental gossip queen, "and what is anyone getting out of this?" / Vanity Fair
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