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Your Daily BriefFebruary 20th, 2022 |
Good morning, and happy Monday! Last week on Maryland’s eastern shore, archeologists unearthed artifacts from the 1800s near Harriet Tubman’s birthplace, including a cache of West African relics meant to ward off evil spirits. Kinda makes you wonder about all the other amazing things buried beneath our feet that are just waiting to be discovered.
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In Today’s Brief
- Cyclone Gabrielle: Over 3K people missing
- Michigan State: College reopens today
- Mac McClung: NBA Slam Dunk champion
- Lockheed Martin: Lands $2B Navy contract
...and more
Top Tips
East Palestine illnesses
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they have developed rashes, sore throats, nausea, and headaches after returning to their homes following the February 3rd derailment of a Norfolk Southern train that spilled toxic chemicals.
According to the EPA, chemicals at the site include butyl acrylate, vinyl chloride, glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate, isobutylene, and more. While the EPA yesterday said in an update that “525 homes have been screened with no exceedances for residential air quality standards,” some residents reported irritations on their skin after taking showers and feelings of nausea after being home for 30 minutes.
The reports come around the same time that the FEMA deployed resources to the derailment site. The White House previously said East Palestine was ineligible to receive FEMA resources on the grounds that the town of over 4.7K people requires aid from other agencies better equipped to service its needs, such as the EPA, CDC, DOT, and Department of Health and Human Services.
President Carter enters hospice
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Saturday ended treatment and entered hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia.
According to a statement from his foundation, the Carter Center, the former president “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.” During his time as president from 1977-1981, Carter presided over the Camp David Accords in which Egypt formally recognized the state of Israel, and he signed a treaty returning control of the Panama Canal to Panama. Meanwhile, the American economy faced elevated inflation and unemployment, and Carter was defeated by Ronald Reagan after serving one term in office.
Alongside his wife, Rosalyn, former President Carter opened the Carter Center foundation in 1982 to promote peace and human rights in foreign countries. In 2002, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to broker peace deals abroad.
Meta rolls out paid verification
Meta is rolling out a new paid verification subscription service on Facebook and Instagram called Meta Verified, according to an announcement from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Per Zuckerberg, users on Instagram and Facebook will be able to receive a blue verification badge for $11.99 a month on Internet browsers and $14.99 a month on iOS. The subscription will only be available to users 18 years or older, and potential subscribers will need to provide a government-issued ID that matches the profile name and photo on their Facebook or Instagram account to receive verification. Meta will introduce the service in Australia and New Zealand this week, and more countries will follow.
The move comes after Twitter CEO Elon Musk implemented a paid-for verification system called Twitter Blue in December 2022. Blue verification badges on Facebook and Instagram have previously been reserved for accounts belonging to celebrities, brands, and more on a basis of notability.
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Around the Globe
- The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand has risen to 11, with over 3K individuals still unaccounted for (More)
- An alleged Israeli missile strike in Syria’s capital of Damascus left five people dead yesterday, according to statements from Syrian military officials (More)
- China is weighing whether to provide Russia with weapons and ammo for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to remarks from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (More)
On the Homefront
- Two shootings in Memphis early Sunday morning left at least 1 dead and 11 people injured, with 5 in critical condition; Memphis PD said they believe the shootings to be related and no suspect has been identified as of yesterday evening (More)
- Collector accidentally knocks over “Balloon Dog” sculpture by U.S. pop artist Jeff Koons during a VIP-only opening night of Miami’s annual contemporary art fair, Art Wynwood (More)
- Michigan State University reopens today with “academic adjustments” in place and an increased police presence on campus, per an announcement from university officials; the reopening comes one week after an on-campus shooting that left three dead and five wounded (More)
Glitz & Games
- Actor Tom Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm and has been hospitalized; known for roles in Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, and more, the actor is currently in critical condition (More)
- Philadelphia 76ers point guard Mac McClung took home the Slam Dunk championship trophy during NBA All-Star Weekend (More)
- Comedian and actor Richard Belzer, known for his stand-up routines as well as roles in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, passed away at age 78 at his home in southern France (More)
Business & Markets
- Stocks ended Friday’s trading session mixed, with the Dow gaining while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lost (Dow +0.39%, Nasdaq -0.58%, S&P 500 -0.28%)
- Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ earned an estimated $225.3M in global box office haul during its opening weekend (More)
- U.S. Navy grants contract to Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) worth up to $2B related to providing sea-based hypersonic weapon systems (More)
Tips & Tricks
- Feel Good: Read about how Costco CEO Craig Jelinek got his company to donate a 93-inch teddy bear to a Los Angeles middle school’s Valentine’s Day fundraiser after he received a cold email from a 6th-grader asking for some assistance
- Sneak Peek: Watch the official trailer for the upcoming Netflix animated film The Magician’s Elephant, in which a young boy must overcome a series of impossible tasks to track down his missing sister, whom he thought was dead
- Bump This: Step into the feeling of summer vacation with the dream-like single “Dandelion Eyes” by Patrick Martin - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
- Chow Down: Who says pizza can’t be good for you? Check out these eight healthy pizza recipes you can eat for weight loss (bonus: some of them are vegan and gluten-free)
- Go Deep: Check out stories from people who found silver linings and discovered exciting new directions for their lives after being laid off…and how those initial feelings of dread that come after losing a job often give way to a newfound sense of freedom
- Hot Goss: Model and author Emily Ratajkowski and comedian Eric Andre have reportedly ended their relationship roughly three weeks after getting together
- Life Hack: Many people love starting their day with a cup of coffee, but sometimes it can cause indigestion and heartburn - here are seven ways to make your coffee gut-friendly if you drink it first thing in the morning
Tip-Offs
Mental health benefits of keeping a messy home.
A time-lapse video of the Green Comet in motion.
The rising popularity of breakup vacations.
Tracking an asteroid the size of the Empire State Building.
Washington’s North Cascade mountains reflecting a sunrise.
…and one of Portland’s sprawling Japanese maple trees.
A movie trailer editor breaks down iconic trailers.
Examining the longevity of the most epic song ever written.
Looking Back…
On February 20th: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City opens to the public (1872); U.S. Congress formally accepts the deeds of cession of eastern Samoa, forming American Samoa (1929); John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth (1962); American singer and songwriter Kurt Cobain is born (1967).
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