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Philly snow watch, puppy adoptees, Canada calls U.S. a top threat, Chagos resignation push, Melania gown donation, Supreme Court guts Trump tariffs, AOC vs Vance, Artemis II March 6 target, Ohio lottery fluke win, Trump keeps Iran strike option open

Philadelphia region could see weekend snow, but forecasts are still fuzzy

A storm starting Sunday might bring snow to parts of the Philly area. Meteorologists are doing their usual routine, “it could be nothing or it could be everything,” so impacts remain unclear.

Pet adoption feature: Phoebe and Piper, two 14-week-old puppies

Shelter Me spotlights Phoebe and Piper, available through 3Husketeers Rescue. Actual productive members of society, unlike most people with a microphone.

Poll: Canadians now view the United States as their top national security threat

A Nanos Research poll of 1,009 Canadian adults (Jan. 31 to Feb. 4) found 55% name the U.S. as Canada’s biggest security threat, ahead of China (15%), Russia (14%), and Iran (2%). Women were more likely than men to pick the U.S. The shift tracks with tariff and NATO friction, spicy U.S. rhetoric about Canada, and a separate finding that many Canadians no longer see the U.S. as a reliable ally. Nothing says “special relationship” like ranking your neighbor above Russia.

Chagos Islands dispute, Chagossian representative urges Keir Starmer to resign

Vanessa Calou of Friends of British Overseas Territories called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign over the government’s handling of the Chagos Islands. She says her father and brother were among protesters who traveled to the islands, were served removal papers, then secured a temporary injunction blocking removal. The Foreign Office pushed back, citing national security and maintaining the military base via a negotiated agreement. Empire paperwork, now with extra court filings.

Melania Trump donates 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian

Melania Trump donated her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for a first ladies exhibition. She said the dress expressed a “distinct point of view” and reflected decades of education, experience, and wisdom, which is a lot of résumé for a garment whose main job is “exist near cameras.”

Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump tariff plan, plaintiffs’ lawyer applauds ruling

The lead attorney for plaintiffs challenging President Trump’s tariffs praised the Supreme Court after it struck down most of the plan, saying it reinforced limits on presidential authority. The Court found Trump lacked power to impose sweeping tariffs under the cited emergency statute, a reminder that “because I said so” is not, in fact, a constitutional clause.

AOC criticizes Vice President J.D. Vance after a joke at a Trump meeting

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Vice President J.D. Vance after he joked about her during President Trump’s inaugural Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington. The remark came after a moment when she appeared to stumble in a response, followed by awkward silence. Nothing says “peace meeting” like frat-house heckling.

NASA targets March 6 for Artemis II, first crewed Moon flyby since 1972

NASA set a March 6 target for Artemis II, a roughly 10-day mission sending four astronauts (three Americans, one Canadian) around the Moon and back, including a pass around the far side. The date follows repairs for a liquid hydrogen leak seen during a fueling test, with remaining work still ahead, including a flight readiness review and a limited March launch window. Humanity’s greatest technical achievement, held together by checklists and spite.

Ohio lottery mix-up turns into a $50,000 win

An Ohio man trying to play Mega Millions bought a ticket for the wrong drawing, then won $50,000 anyway. Proof the universe rewards chaos, just not enough to pay off your student loans.

Trump says limited strike on Iran remains an option as nuclear talks continue

Trump said a limited strike on Iran remains on the table even as negotiations proceed on a draft nuclear deal. Both sides signaled interest in moving quickly toward sanctions relief while also trading threats, a classic diplomatic technique sometimes called “deal-making,” and sometimes called “playing with matches in a fireworks store.”

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