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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm [Header Image]( Skimmâd with [practical Valentineâs Day gifts]( âI am getting rid of the accentâ â [Austin Butler]( on his Elvis accent. Thank you, thank you very much. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Say goodbye to Austin Butlerâs accent #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story Pop Off The Story Republicans [want answers]( over the Chinese spy balloon. I would also like to know what is going on. Over a week ago, a white balloon [first appeared](over US airspace. About the size of three buses, it flew over Montana, home to a key [missile site](. The military discussed shooting it down with President Biden. But for days it held off. Now, over the weekend, the military popped it over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of South Carolina. And Republicans are upset why? For not shooting it down sooner. They called the delay a display of âweaknessâ and a failure to protect US airspace. And are considering passing a resolution this week condemning the Biden admin. But the military says it didnât want debris from the balloon to hit Americans â and advised Biden to hold off. Meanwhile, amid the tensions with China, Sec of State Antony Blinken has [canceled his trip](. Why is China floating a balloon over the US again? Thatâs the question. This apparently isnât the first time itâs happened â with [multiple sightings](in recent years. As for why they went with a balloon over something more subtle like a satellite: balloons can be cheaper and harder to detect by radar. Anyway, China isnât admitting this was a military balloon. Oh? It says this was a civilian aircraft collecting weather data. And has fired the head of its weather service. Meanwhile, it has criticized the US choice to shoot it down, calling the move an âoverreaction.â And said it reserved the right to âtake further actionsâ in similar situations. theSkimm This isnât the last weâll hear about the âUpâ sequel no one asked for: The Pentagon says thereâs [a second Chinese spy balloon](, this one seen flying over Latin America. Two spotted, [97 to go](. Related Stories: - [People Who Can't Help Watching Pimple Popping Videos: This One's For You]( - [The Best Chinese Spy Balloon Memes So Far]( - [Watch âSNLâ: Bowen Yang Takes on the Balloon]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Tensions have popped over the Chinese spy balloon #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This Where people are mourning⦠[Turkey and Syria](. Overnight, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the region, killing more than 1,000 people in whatâs reportedly the strongest quake to strike Turkey since 1939. Thousands have been injured and potentially millions more impacted as tremors could be felt as far away as Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt. Dozens of buildings have collapsed. And the death toll is expected to rise. Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed. And the EU and NATO said member states are also mobilizing support. It comes as President Biden has directed federal government agencies to assess a possible relief response to help those affected. Meanwhile, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan expressed hope that the country will âget through this disasterâ as soon as possible. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who kept her crown and added some jewels⦠[Beyoncé](. The queen [beat traffic]( to earn her 32nd Grammy â breaking records for the [most Grammy awards]( an artist has ever won in their career: 32. As she put it, sheâs âtrying not to be too emotionalâ and just wants to âreceive this night.â Meanwhile, Harry Styles will be the one taking album of the year to [his house](. Bonnie Raitt also gave people [something to talk about](. Sam Smith and Kim Petras [broke barriers]( for the LGBTQIA+ community. The first award for the [best song for social change]( went out to an Iranian protest anthem. Quavo gave a [moving tribute]( to Takeoff. Lizzo gave a [âSpecialâ performance](...and [speech](. Viola Davis [EGOT]( what she needed. Ben Affleck [didnât](. But at least Bad Bunny brought the [love and passion](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Whoâs facing new allegations⦠[Rep. George Santos (R-NY)](. Last week, a former aide has accused the congressman of sexual harassment. The aide says he was offered a job last month. But he was then told to work as a volunteer while his paperwork went through. In that time, the aide says there was one point when Santos asked him if he was on Grindr and touched him inappropriately in the congressmanâs office. The aide says that days after the incident, his offer to work as a staffer was rescinded. Now, heâs asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate Santos. The congressman â who faces a number of unrelated [domestic]( and [international]( investigations â has yet to comment. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who belongs in âLegally Blonde 3â⦠[Jennifer Coolidge](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Whoâs saying âI know nothingâ... Jon Snowâ¦about a [possible spinoff](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Beyoncé has the most Grammy award wins of all time. Turkey and Syria are reeling after an earthquake. And there can be no âLegally Blonde 3â without Jennifer Coolidge. #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) (PRE-)INTERVIEW INSIGHTS [Together with]([glassdoor]( âWhy are you the best person for the job?â Ah, a dreaded interview classic. Since youâll wanna be prepared with a strong answer, review the listing and consider how your skills, work history, education, and goals line up with the role ahead of time. Come with a few quantifiable examples of how youâve used your unique combo of experience to make a difference. Want more pre-interview insights? [Glassdoor](âs online community has intel on everything from common interview Qs to company culture. Plus, you can sort by the metrics that matter, like ratings and reviews, salary, pay equity, and DEI. To help find roles â and companies â that are [right for you](.* Meal Kit Match [Together with]([Hello Fresh]( Does scouring recipe sites and braving grocery store crowds stress you out? Same. Thatâs where meal kit services come in. Their deliveries will save you time, moneyâ¦and cortisol spikes. But there are a lot to choose from. Hereâs how to meet your perfect match. - If you tend to ask for substitutions, try HelloFresh. You can customize select dishes by swapping one protein or side for another. And new customers [get 25 free meals and three surprise gifts](. - If you consider heating up to be âcooking,â itâs gotta be Factor. Their fresh, never-frozen meals only need a few minutes in the microwave or oven. [Head here for up to $276 off](. - If your budget is your priority, go for EveryPlate. Tons of options. All the quality. Maximum convenience. [All for $1.39 per meal](. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. Stylish winter outfits for the office thatâll keep you warm. With colder temps in full swing, here are a few [cold-weather outfit]( ideas thatâll keep you warm and looking chic at work until spring makes its way to your neck of the woods. 2. No-fail gifts for your best friend under $80. Whether youâre celebrating their new job or a birthday, or you simply appreciate their friendship, [we've gotcha covered]( with foolproof gifts they'll absolutely adore. 3. The best flowers to buy online for Valentineâs Day. Roses are red, violets are blueâ¦get 'em some classic [gorgeous flowers]( to say âily.â Psst...looking for more discounts on brands Skimm'rs love? Check out all of our exclusive promo codes [here](. On Our Radar 30% off sitewide at [Aurate]( with code VDAYLOVE. Nothing shines quite as bright as a brand-new piece of jewelry on the day of love. Wink, wink. Skimm'rs We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community. An inspiration to manyâ¦Yehimi C (GA). She is an activist and artist whose [work and paintings]( center around immigrants and their experiences, including those who are undocumented. (Some) Birthdaysâ¦Jessica McGee (MA), Natalie Corcino (FL), Matt Buckles (OK), Gina Preziosi (AZ), Janel Wildermuth (MO), Haley Hegarty (Guyana), Harley Bartles (ME), Allison Levy (TX), Elizabeth Hoffman (NY), Jesse Brattain (FL), Sarah Post (NY), BJ Scanlon (NY), Sarah Goldstein Post (NY), Lynne Kelso Lesky (MI), Brittany Donowho (DC), Madison Moore (Ga), Victoria Allen (TN), Marge Gresham (NM), Melissa Harvey (TX) PS: Paging all members of theSkimm. Reach out [here]( for a chance to be featured. 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