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Your Daily BriefFebruary 27th, 2022 |
Good morning, and happy Monday! We don’t know about you, but it’s time for us to get back in the gym…especially considering new research showing that exercise is more effective than medication for improving symptoms of anxiety and depression. Some members of our team like to go on outdoor runs, others prefer swimming, and some stick to team sports like basketball. What’s your favorite way to work out?
In Today’s Brief
- Nigeria: Election results delayed
- Saint Paul: Two funeral shootings
- Succession: Ending after season 4
- Nokia: Getting a new logo
...and more
Top Tips
Southern California storms
More than 120K people in California were left without power this weekend amid storms that brought snow, rain, and hail to the state.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said the storm was “one of the strongest” to ever hit southwest California. Northern and eastern parts of Los Angeles County such as the Santa Clarita Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains received several inches of rain and snowfall in elevations as low as 1K feet. As of yesterday, Interstate 5–the main thoroughfare that runs north and south on the West Coast–remained closed due to snow and ice in the Tejon Pass through the mountains north of Los Angeles, per the California Department of Transportation.
According to the NWS, a low-pressure system driven from the Arctic was responsible for the conditions, which are unusual for Southern California. So far there have been no reports of any deaths or critical injuries due to storms in the state.
Mega prison opens in El Salvador
The first group of 2K alleged gang members in El Salvador has been transferred to a newly-opened “mega prison” as part of President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on crime.
The transfer comes after a wave of anti-gang operations in which police swept up more than 64K people. Bukele declared a "state of exception” in March 2022 and empowered El Salvador’s government to crack down on suspected gang members by suspending civil liberties, such as no longer requiring warrants for arrests and granting the government access to citizens’ communications. According to pictures taken on-site during the transfer, inmates were led to the facility barefoot and in shackles, with no clothing other than white shorts.
According to President Bukele, the Center for the Confinement of Terrorism–the name of the prison where the inmates were transferred–is comprised of eight buildings that will eventually hold 40K people.
Israel-Palestine talks
Israeli and Palestinian officials convened yesterday in Jordan and pledged to de-escalate violence between the two countries.
In a joint statement issued at the end of the meeting, Israeli and Palestinian officials said that they would work closely to prevent “further violence” and that they “reaffirmed the necessity of committing to de-escalation on the ground.” As part of the deal, Israel committed to not discussing any new plans to expand West Bank settlements for the next four months and to not allow any new outposts for the next six months.
The last time a similar meeting took place between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators was in 2012. Yesterday’s de-escalation talks came the same day as Israeli settlers set dozens of cars and homes on fire in the northern West Bank, leaving one person dead and injuring four others. The attacks were reportedly prompted after two settlers were killed by a Palestinian gunman.
Dinner with a side of chemicals?
You’ve heard of Teflon®, the ‘miracle’ non-stick synthetic chemical, which became popular in the 1960s for its ‘slick’ ability to repel other substances. But did you know it’s one of the most dangerous chemicals allowed in consumer products? And it’s still found in over 95% of non-stick cookware on the market! When it gets to very high temperatures, Teflon® releases toxic fumes at a molecular level.
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Quick Tips
Around the Globe
- Nigerians are still voting in the country’s national election in areas where late starts by election officials and technical difficulties with voter ID technology prevented voting from taking place as scheduled on Saturday; an estimated 90M voters were eligible to vote in the election (More)
- A boat carrying migrants from Turkey to Europe crashed against rocks near southern Italy, leaving at least 58 people dead, per local authorities (More)
- U.S. Energy Department concludes that the Covid pandemic likely arose from a lab leak in China, according to a report the agency provided to the White House and members of Congress; the Energy Department’s assertion comes more than a year after the FBI concluded a lab accident in China was the origin of the disease (More)
On the Homefront
- Two shootings at funerals occurred in Saint Paul, MN, over the weekend, leaving two men dead and six people injured between both incidents (More)
- The EPA and CDC arrived in East Palestine, OH, this weekend to reportedly conduct door-to-door outreach to support residents impacted by the February 3rd train derailment (More)
- Madonna’s oldest brother Anthony Ciccone passed away at the age of 66 over the weekend, according to a post from Joe Henry, husband of Madonna’s sister Melanie Ciccone (More)
Glitz & Games
- HBO series ‘Succession’ will end after the upcoming fourth season, according to the show’s creator and showrunner, Jesse Armstrong (More)
- Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres are reportedly finalizing an 11-year, $350M contract extension, according to sources familiar with the matter (More)
- Warner Bros. Discovery filed a lawsuit against Paramount Global, accusing Paramount of reneging on parts of the global licensing deal set in 2019 for the exclusive streaming rights to episodes of South Park (More)
Business & Markets
- Major indexes in the stock market closed lower to end Friday’s trading session, with the Nasdaq leading the losses (Dow -1.02%, Nasdaq -1.69%, S&P 500 -1.05%)
- Telecom equipment maker Nokia will change its brand identity for the first time in nearly 60 years, including debuting a new logo, per a company announcement; the company’s new logo comprises five different shapes forming the word NOKIA (More)
- Ford has extended a production shutdown of its all-electric Ford Lightning pickup truck by another week; the automaker initially paused production and shipments of the Ford Lightning after one vehicle displayed a battery issue and caught fire on February 4th (More)
Tips & Tricks
- Feel Good: Meet Jason Arday, a man born with autism who couldn’t read or write until his late teens and, 20 years later, became the youngest-ever Black professor at Cambridge University in England (talk about overcoming the odds!)
- Bump This: Kali Uchis’ new single “Moonlight” combines old-school lounge vibes with sleek, modern sonics - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
- Chow Down: Learn how Ukrainians are fighting to preserve their culture through cuisine, including these five comfort foods that define the country known as “the breadbasket of Europe” due to its fertile grain-producing lands
- Nerd Out: Read about how an international team of scientists used data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to discover six ancient galaxies that existed when the universe was only 3% of its current age…and how the findings shatter our prior understanding of the universe
- Go Deep: From Goodfellas to Gravity, check out the longest shots in film history…including one movie that was shot entirely in one take
- Hot Goss: Millennials took to Twitter to express resentment over the weekend after American Girl released two new historical character dolls from 1999…implying that 1999 was, as the dolls suggest, a historical year
- Life Hack: Jump ropes aren’t just made for beefy boxers like Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed - here are five health benefits of jump rope workouts and some basic exercises you can do to start
Tip-Offs
Why teachers are posting about quitting their jobs.
An oral history of events leading to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
…and charting out the countries sending the most aid there.
Watch how porcupine parents fend off a leopard.
How Domino’s Pizza pioneered food delivery.
A photo of the snowy peaks of Denali mountain.
…and magic light in a valley of the French alps.
Breaking down why Venice’s canals are drying out.
Looking Back…
On February 27th: U.S. President George H.W. Bush orders a cease-fire and declares victory in the Persian Gulf War (1991); Pokémon makes its first appearance in the video game “Pocket Monsters Red and Green” for Game Boy in Japan (1996); a magnitude 8.8 earthquake strikes Chile and triggers a tsunami (2010); American novelist John Steinbeck is born (1902).
Peace of mind at dinner
Toxic Teflon® has found its way into more than just cookware, which is why Caraway now offers a full range of non-toxic essentials, including Bakeware, Food Storage, and more.
Oh, and did we mention Caraway kitchenware comes in 6+ chic shades, and sets include complimentary storage units? If you’ve been on the search for non-toxic, non-stick, high-design kitchenware, you’ve finally found the place. Shop at CarawayHome.com
Question of the Day
Do you think it’s time for ‘Succession’ to end?
Yes - it’s good to go out on top
No - I want a few more seasons
Friday's Results
Which is your favorite Dr. Seuss story?
Green Eggs and Ham (52%)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (48%)
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