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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm [Header Image]( [Together with]( [Merit]( Skimmâd while adding [this best-selling blush]( to cart âA great honorâ â [Justina Miles]( describing the feeling of being Rihannaâs Super Bowl halftime show ASL performer. Where has she been all our lives? [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Pour it up for Justina Milesâ performance #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story Derailed The Story The [fallout]( over Ohio is mounting. East Palestine? Yes. On Feb 3, a [Norfolk Southern]( train [derailed]( in the town of East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment of about 50 cars carrying dangerous chemicals turned into a massive fire. Shortly after, the approximately 5,000 residents of the eastern town near the Pennsylvania border were ordered to [evacuate](. Officials carried a âcontrolled releaseâ of the chemicals in order to avoid a bigger explosion with [disaster-movie levels]( of billowing smoke. On Feb 8, residents were given the âokâ to [come back](, with authorities saying the air and water levels were no longer a threat. How dangerous are we talking? Bad. Some of the cars were said to be filled with [vinyl chloride]( â which, upon burning, would send harmful gasses (hydrogen chloride and phosgene) into the air. Vinyl chloride is a colorless gas thatâs flammable thatâs mostly used for commercial purposes (think: plastics for pipes, wires). The CDC says that [long-term exposure]( to the gas (ie through contaminated water and air) can cause an increased risk of liver, brain, and lung cancers, lymphoma, and leukemia. Anything else? Yes. Yesterday, after concerns from residents, the EPA [released more details]( on what other chemicals were aboard. The EPA said it found thylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate, and isobutylene. [Ethylhexyl acrylate]( is another carcinogen and can cause burning and irritation on the skin. Breathing it in can also cause coughing and shortness of breath. [Isobutylene]( could also cause dizziness and drowsiness. What about the residents? Many are distraught. Some donât want to return because they [donât think it's safe](. Others who have returned reported [feeling sick](. And people have also seen the [wildlife taking a hit](. The [NTSB]( and [EPA]( are investigating. The Norfolk Southern Railway did set up a center for families who need help. The Red Cross set up emergency shelters. And Norfolk Southern donated $25,000 toward recovery efforts. But residents are fighting back with [at least four lawsuits]( so far. Meanwhile, a specialist is sounding the alarm, saying East Palestine was âbasically nukedâ with chemicals just to keep the railroad open. theSkimm Derailments happen [more often]( than youâd think. This isnât the [first time]( a Norfolk Southern train has derailed in Ohio. And now, residents are calling for help in what seems like their own [personal chemical disaster movie](. Related Stories: - [Humans Arenât the Only Ones Suffering Because of the Derailment]( - [Why the East Palestine Derailment Is Something Out of a Movie]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Hereâs the latest on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This Where people are mourning... [Michigan State University](. Last night, at least three people were killed and five others were injured after gunman opened fire on the East Lansing campus. Another shooting was also reported by the college's fitness center. Authorities ordered students to take shelter. Police say the 43-year-old gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an hourslong manhunt. The motive is still unknown. All of MSU's classes and activities have been canceled for 48 hours. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said she was briefed on the shooting and is asking the community to âwrap our arms around the Spartan community.â This story is developing. --------------------------------------------------------------- Whatâs still popping up in our newsfeeds⦠[The Chinese spy balloon fiasco](. Yesterday, China's Foreign Ministry played an UNO reverse card â saying Americaâs also been sending balloons into China. After accusations of having a spy balloon program extending across 40 countries, China is accusing the US of sending at least 10 balloons into Chinese airspace since last year. The White House is [denying the accusations](. And has since formed an [interagency team]( to look into âunidentified aerial objects.â This all comes after the US shot down [four objects]( in over a week, which Pentagon officials reportedly say is [unprecedented]( in peacetime. - [Cowboys & Nay-liens](: Another thing the WH is shutting down? Aliens. Press Sec Karine Jean-Pierre said yesterday that thereâs âno indicationâ extraterrestrial activity is behind the flying objects the US has shot down recently. Look, it was worth asking. --------------------------------------------------------------- Where people are taking to the streets⦠[Israel](. Yesterday, tens of thousands protested outside Israelâs parliament building. Demonstrators are speaking out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the countryâs judicial system. And the news came as a committee voted to send the first part of Netanyahuâs plan to parliament. The right-wing gov is trying to [put more power in parliamentâs hands]( since it says the current judiciary has too much power. Thatâs after Israeli prosecutors indicted Netanyahu on corruption charges. But with his judicial overhaul, opponents think Netanyahu might have [enough people on his side]( to keep him out of trouble. Plus, if the plan goes into effect, opponents fear itâll destroy their system of checks and balances. And that theyâll see a [shift]( in democracy similar to whatâs happening in Hungary and Poland. --------------------------------------------------------------- Whatâs waving red flags⦠[Teen mental health](. Yesterday, the CDC released a report that said about 30% of high school girls in 2021 said they seriously considered suicide â a 60% jump from a decade ago. Nearly three in five teenage girls reported feeling â[persistently sad or hopeless](.â And almost 70% of LGBTQIA+ students felt the same. The stats were even worse for students of color. Experts blamed social media and COVID-19 for teensâ negative mental states. Now, health officials say investing in school programs could help. --------------------------------------------------------------- While some are waiting for the [word]( on inflation... Others are waiting for Amy Poehler and Tina Feyâs [comedy tour](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Whoâs got us in our feelings⦠[Drake and his son](. --------------------------------------------------------------- While the [FDA's]( weighing in on chocolate in time for Valentineâs Day⦠[The San Antonio Zoo]( has some ideas for your ex. --------------------------------------------------------------- Correction: Yesterdayâs Daily Skimm stated that the Kansas City Chiefsâ victory Sunday night was the teamâs second Super Bowl win in three years. It was their second win in four years. We have updated the story [here](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Chinaâs spy balloon fiasco isnât over. Israeli protestors took to the streets. And Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are going on tour. #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) V-DAY [Together with]([Vella]( Itâs *the* day. 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And 100% of your purchase will support researchers at Cleveland Clinic working to find a cure for heart disease. [How...lovely](.* 3. Drawer dividers that can work in any room. Like your kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom. [Clear the clutter]( and create sections for all your cooking utensils, pairs of socks, and more. 4. Cold-weather accessories under $40. We've got gloves, headbands, and [thick wool socks]( to keep the chill away 'til spring rolls around. See ya, frosty fingers and toes. Psst...looking for more discounts on brands Skimm'rs love? Check out all of our exclusive promo codes [here](. 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. Keeping it in the familyâ¦Shivani M (CA). She opened, Vismaya, a family-run retail store with 100% organic bandanas, scarves, and other wearables. Plus, she partners with local artists to incorporate their creations into products. (Some) Birthdaysâ¦Andrea Ravagnani (OH), Becca Miller (PA), Carly Matz (MI), Emilie Dorn (NY), Emily Council (MN), Gary Gingerich (FL), Khrystyan Masters (KS), Konnie Darrow (TX), Maegan Dockery (AL), Mary Higbe (TX), Meaghan Timko (GA), Paige Wheeler (MO), Patti Cheney (MD), Peter Lesnik (CA), Rosina Comunale (MO), Vanessa Vander Brink (CT) PS: Paging all members of theSkimm. Reach out [here]( for a chance to be featured. Skimm'd by: Macy Alcido, Rashaan Ayesh, Melanie De Lima, Julie Shain, and Mariza Smajlaj --------------------------------------------------------------- Photos by Dustin Franz / AFP via Getty Images, Brand Partners Design by theSkimm --------------------------------------------------------------- *PS: This is a sponsored post.
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