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Your Daily BriefFebruary 15th, 2022 |
Good morning, and happy Wednesday! Have you ever heard of the word dushi? The term originates from the Caribbean island of Curacao, and it can only be described as what the island’s people believe is the secret to happiness: the willingness to see the sweetness in all things. We’re not sure if we’re using it correctly, but we wish you and yours dushi today!
In Today’s Brief
- Mideast Quakes: Death toll passes 40K
- Nikki Haley: Announces presidential bid
- Bruce Springsteen: More tour dates
- Air India: Largest order in aviation history
...and more
Top Tips
January inflation report
Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 6.4% in January compared to last year and 0.5% from the month prior, per a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
According to the Labor Bureau’s report, energy prices rose 8.7% year-over-year, and the index for food rose 10.1% from January 2022 levels. Other categories that saw price increases in the 30 days between December and January include gasoline (+2.4%), apparel (+0.8%), and rent (+0.7%). “Core” inflation–which removes the food and energy components of the report–increased by 5.6% compared to the same period last year, and rose 0.4% in January after rising 0.3% in December.
Last month’s 6.4% annualized rise in the CPI marks a decline of 2.1% from its July 2022 level, which saw an annualized increase of 8.5% from July 2021. Price categories that decreased in January are airline fares (-2.1%), used cars and trucks (-1.9%), and medical care services (-0.7%).
East Palestine fallout
One week after evacuation orders were lifted for residents of East Palestine, Ohio, the EPA revealed that there were more chemicals aboard the Norfolk Southern train that derailed on February 3rd than originally reported.
Per new EPA documents, there were other carcinogenic chemicals on board in addition to butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride (used for making PVC plastic found in pipes, car parts, and more). The train cars reportedly also contained glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate, and isobutylene. Ethylhexyl acrylate can cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory problems in people exposed to it, according to the CDC, while isobutylene exposure can make people dizzy and drowsy.
While the EPA said it hasn’t detected any “levels of concern” of substances released in the crash and controlled detonation of the derailed cars on February 6th, the agency said in a letter to Norfolk Southern that trace amounts of the chemicals aboard the train have been identified in the Ohio River and surrounding creeks. East Palestine is set to hold an emergency council meeting today to respond to residents’ concerns.
Louis Vuitton taps Pharrell
Louis Vuitton has named Pharrell Williams its next creative director of menswear, the brand confirmed yesterday.
The musician and entrepreneur will be Louis Vuitton’s first permanent head of menswear since Virgil Abloh passed away in 2021, after which the brand remained without a permanent creative or artistic director for 2022. In a statement, Louis Vuitton’s Chairman and CEO Pietro Beccari said that Williams’ “creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter,” adding that his first collection “will be revealed next June during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.”
Williams rose to prominence in the late 1990s/early 2000s as one-half of the music production duo the Neptunes, along with Chad Hugo. In addition to his music career, he oversees two fashion brands and a skincare line. He has also collaborated with luxury houses such as Chanel, for whom he designed a collection and became the brand’s first male fashion ambassador.
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Around the Globe
- Death toll from earthquakes in southern Turkey on February 6th has risen to over 40K people between Turkey and Syria (More)
- Australian police are searching for three men whom authorities believe may be linked to 365 kilograms of cocaine that washed ashore one week after the trio were rescued from a capsized boat off the country’s western coast (More)
- Former Toyota Motor Corp President Shoichiro Toyoda, the son of Toyota Motor Corp founder and father of current CEO Akio Toyoda, passed away at 97 from heart failure, according to a press release from the company (More)
On the Homefront
- Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced she is running for president, becoming the first Republican to officially challenge former President Trump for the party’s 2024 nomination (More)
- A commercial tanker overturned on Interstate 10 in Tucson, AZ, causing nitric acid to spill and prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents (More)
- Medal of honor will be given to one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat after almost 60 years; retired Col. Paris Davis reportedly defied orders in 1965 and sprinted into an open rice paddy to rescue each member of his team who was wounded in an attack during the Vietnam war (More)
Glitz & Games
- Bruce Springsteen adds 18 dates to his 2023 tour, making for a total of 22 performances in 18 North American cities (More)
- Indianapolis Colts hire former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as new head coach, the team announced yesterday (More)
- British pop band S Club 7 announced a reunion tour celebrating the group’s 25th anniversary; the tour marks the first time the band will have performed together since 2015 and is set to kick off in October (More)
Business & Markets
- Major indexes in the stock market ended mixed in response to the Labor Bureau’s January inflation report (Dow -0.46%, Nasdaq +0.57%, S&P 500 -0.03%)
- Air India will purchase 470 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus in a deal worth $68B across both manufacturers; the deal is the largest order ever placed by a single airline (More)
- Sandwich chain Subway is exploring a potential sale of the company, according to a statement from shareholders (More)
Tips & Tricks
- Feel Good: Even in the face of loss, reflecting on love can remind us how lucky we are to have it in our lives - read this tribute that a screenwriter penned for his late wife that has brought strangers to tears after going viral on Twitter
- Sneak Peek: Watch the teaser trailer for the upcoming third season of Ted Lasso, which is set to premiere on March 15th on Apple TV+ (spoiler alert: it’s all about believing)
- Bump This: Get lost in the insanely catchy chorus of “(You) On My Arm” from bedroom pop songwriter Leith Ross - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
- Look Up: Check out this photo of three galaxies on the verge of crashing into each other captured by the Hubble Space Telescope; per NASA, the galaxies will eventually merge into a single larger galaxy, distorting one another’s spiral structure through mutual gravitational interaction in the process (yeah…science!)
- Go Deep: Learn about how researchers in China are using an approach called radiomics to predict future cardiac events like heart attacks, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Radiology
- Hot Goss: Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis’ former nanny has reportedly filed a lawsuit against them based on discrimination, alleging they terminated her employment because of her mental health
- Life Hack: Empathy is a crucial skill for connecting with others, but can sometimes cause our own energy to be overtaken - here are six strategies to create healthy space for yourself and avoid codependency in your relationships
Tip-Offs
See bullets bounce off water in slow motion.
The added costs single people pay for living alone.
How an opening scene from 2008 changed modern filmmaking.
Afternoon light shining on Wyoming’s Devils Tower.
…and the view when driving to the world’s biggest statue.
The psychology behind the child-free movement.
Why it’s so difficult to explain quantum mechanics.
Different ways the pandemic caused a friendship recession.
Looking Back…
On February 15th: An explosion in Havana harbor sinks the battleship USS Maine, precipitating the Spanish-American War (1898); Leon Spinks defeats Muhammad Ali to become the heavyweight boxing champion of the world (1978); Duke Ellington first records “Take the A Train” (1941); Italian philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician Galileo is born (1564).
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Question of the Day
Which artist’s music best captures the East Coast?
Billy Joel - there’s a reason he’s the Piano Man
Bruce Springsteen - nobody can touch The Boss
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