Favorite Rejects 2022-03-04

Dmitri Alperovitch @DAlperovitch

The remains of Antonov An-225 Mriya, the largest and heaviest lift aircraft ever operated. Destroyed during Russian assault on Antonov airport on Feb 24, 2022 Another photo of the magnificent plane in flight. RIP

Noah Smith 🐇🇺🇦 @Noahpinion

Maybe we'll get peace in the Middle East while no one's looking

Velina Tchakarova @vtchakarova

Huge > Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the Kingdom and Iran are neighbors that cannot get rid of each other, adding that the solution is coexistence. He also said Saudi Arabia views Israel as a “potential ally”. #geopolitics https://t.co/JwhwHk3Sm7

Dick King-Smith HQ @DickKingSmith

Maybe selfie sticks are cool, after all.

Noah Smith 🐇🇺🇦 @Noahpinion

Putin realized he didn't invade Ukraine with sufficient strength to control the country, so now he's gonna pour in more guys

Faytuks News Δ @Faaytuks

BREAKING: Putin wants to involve "army reserves" in the invasion of Ukraine, Document obtained by ZN shows. https://t.co/xnyYYYtQkO

The Atlantic @TheAtlantic

"I still counsel caution and restraint, a position I know many Americans find impossible to understand. Every measure of our outrage is natural, as are the calls for action. But emotions should never dictate policy," @RadioFreeTom writes.

on.theatln.tcStay Calm, AmericaPutin’s violence may still get worse. But Americans shouldn’t root for a dangerous escalation of hostilities.

Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff

I know a lot of things are bad right now, but at least big invasive parachuting spiders aren’t beginning to cover the entire East Coast. Now, a quick check of the headlines before the weekend

WJZ | CBS Baltimore @wjz

Big, Invasive Parachuting Spiders Will Begin To Cover Entire East Coast, Experts Say https://t.co/JHjHUySbHN https://t.co/v9GgRvQJx2

Bill Browder @Billbrowder

This is really funny. Now that Apple has left Russia, Apple Maps has put Crimea back in Ukraine