"Tell *us* where to go: Typically, we're the ones giving readers travel recommendations. But this year, we're asking you to share your opinions, too. Nominate your favorite place to stay in our travel survey. Your picks could end up in the May issue."
"Here's some administration news you might have blocked out: Shutshow, Part III: The Department of Homeland Security shut down Saturday. ICE and US Customs and Border Protection operations won't be affected, but most of the agency's workers will have to once again show up without getting paid. ( AP) Air traffic controllers won't work without pay during this one. ( NYT) Congress doesn't return until February 23. The State of the Union address will take place on February 24. ( Politico) The Coast Guard, FEMA, and TSA are all affected by the shutdown. ( Government Executive)"
"Epstein, Epstein, Epstein: The government's release of files regarding the deceased, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein continues to reverberate. New Mexico's legislature ordered an investigation into Zorro Ranch, where Epstein often entertained wealthy and powerful people. ( Reuters) The family of Donald Huffines, a Republican running for comptroller in Texas, now owns the ranch. ( Guardian) Thomas Pritzker resigned as the executive chairman"
Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at age 84. Foggy in places this morning, then partly sunny with a high around 56 and a low around 42 overnight. Contact handles provided include Bluesky @abeaujon.87, Signal, and an email link. The roundup is available as a morning email newsletter with a signup link. Music recommendation: Say She She's "Astral Plane," with a performance at the Atlantis tonight alongside Katzù Oso. A playlist of last year's recommendations is on Spotify and Apple Music, with a 2026 playlist forthcoming. A travel survey invites nominations for favorite places to stay for possible inclusion in the May issue. The Department of Homeland Security shut down Saturday; ICE and US Customs and Border Protection operations are reportedly unaffected, but most agency workers must work without pay. Air traffic controllers will not work without pay during this shutdown. Congress does not return until February 23 and the State of the Union is scheduled for February 24. The Coast Guard, FEMA, and TSA are affected. The release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein continues to reverberate; New Mexico's legislature ordered an investigation into Zorro Ranch, now owned by the family of Donald Huffines, and Thomas Pritzker resigned as executive chairman.
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