The Day Facebook Went Dark on News - WSJ

Some public-health experts said they worried the move would deprive people of reliable information from news outlets just as the country starts rolling out its coronavirus vaccinations.

And voluminous amounts of unreliable information.

Number of Immigrant Families Illegally Crossing U.S. Border Rises to Pre-Covid-19 Levels - WSJ

“We came now in part because of the law change,” Mr. Chaveco said, describing the family’s decision to cross the border last week. “It seemed like there is more tolerance.”

No law change, just a new Administration.

Texas Spins Into the Wind - WSJ

Between 12 a.m. on Feb. 8 and Feb. 16, wind power plunged 93% while coal increased 47% and gas 450%, according to the EIA. Yet the renewable industry and its media mouthpieces are tarring gas, coal and nuclear because they didn’t operate at 100% of their expected potential during the Arctic blast even though wind turbines failed nearly 100%.

The portrayal of renewables as innocent in this mess isn’t just gaslighting, it’s a lie.

The proof is in the pudding.

Branches encased in ice. One of my favorite winter scenes.

‘You Go Back Where You Came From,’ Says Texan Pointing Gun At Snowman Trespassing On Property - The Onion

Now, listen here, boy, I don’t want no trouble, so you best go on and git before I put a .38-caliber hole in that big smiley head of yours

Democrats Vow To Follow The Science Of Whichever Union Donates The Most Money - The Babylon Bee

The results are fascinating. Grocery stores, for example, are safe from COVID because cashiers don’t make much money and aren’t politically organized. But the virus is extremely dangerous to schools in blue states where the teacher’s unions are compulsory and run so well.

BREAKING: Husband Wins Argument – UPDATE: Nope Never Mind - The Babylon Bee

Larson did not win the argument AT ALL and in fact is in HUGE TROUBLE.

Ice (2021)

Texas Cold’Em: Power Outages Are Political - WSJ

A coal plant might keep 90 days of fuel on hand. A nuclear plant needs refueling every two years. Gas-fired power plants have no such supply buffer. They depend on just-in-time fuel delivery.

Just-in-time delivery: great for shareholders, miserable for consumers.

The Political Making of a Texas Power Outage - WSJ

On present trend, this week’s Texas fiasco is coming soon to a cold winter or hot summer near you.

The scariest idea of all.

I’m all in for green energy, but the technology must perform on the most critical of days. We aren’t there yet and can risk life and property until we are.

Nice to look at. Also, bright.

People Who Moved To Texas From California Finally Feeling At Home Now That Power Is Out - The Babylon Bee

“Ah… just like old Gavin Newsom used to do back in Cali,” said local resident Alice Muggins while lighting candles around the house. “I just wasn’t used to having electrical power all the time and it felt really weird. Now, it feels a little more like home!”

Bill Gates Has a Master Plan for Battling Climate Change - WSJ

Bill Gates was at his lakeside compound in Seattle, gearing up for his next effort to save the planet from mass extinction.

I can only assume it was spending $4.7B to take a 30% stake in the world’s largest private jet firm.

Facebook Meets Apple in Clash of the Tech Titans—‘We Need to Inflict Pain’ - WSJ

Apple also receives billions of dollars a year from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, for making the search giant the default search engine on Apple’s Safari browser. Google’s profits are largely derived from the kind of data-gathering on users that Mr. Cook and other Apple leaders have sharply criticized Facebook for doing.

Trump Now Most Acquitted President In History - The Babylon Bee

According to sources, Clinton will be handing over his giant gold “most acquitted ever” trophy to Trump in Mar-a-Lago next week.

2022 Beijing Olympic Games Loom as Test for Corporate Sponsors - WSJ

Some sponsors are hoping the globalized romanticism of the Games will supersede messy political realities.

Yeah, just a few minor messy political issues like arbitrary detention, one million Muslims in concentration camps, suppression of democracy movements, massive internal surveillance, hostage diplomacy, bullying regional neighbors, and stealing IP. Nothing to risk your business over!

Money talks. Or in this case, keeps silent.

Slouching Toward Post-Journalism - City Journal

Today, nobody under 85 would look for news in a newspaper.

Objection: facts not in evidence.

But the point is taken.