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Horror At KC Chiefs' Parade

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James Kratch
February 15, 2024

Good morning and happy Thursday. Fra Mauro was a 15th-century monk who lived in modern-day Italy and, somehow, drew a stunningly accurate world map despite never leaving the Venetian Lagoon. America is not on it -- Christopher Columbus' arrival was still a few decades away -- but a correctly drawn Africa is, as well as the first instance of Japan appearing on a Western map. Historians believe Marco Polo's writings guided the monk. Have a great day!

In Today’s Brief

  • FBI: Sued by Jeffrey Epstein victims

  • Israel: Bails on ceasefire negotiations

  • Taylor Swift: Conspiracy theory poll

  • Kroger: Merger deal challenged again

  • Jon Stewart: Daily Show ratings spike

... and more

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1) Shooting in KC

A woman was killed and almost two dozen people were injured after a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' championship parade.

  • What happened: Police said the shooting occurred at Union Station near the end of the parade honoring the Super Bowl LVIII winners. Twenty-two people were shot; nine were children. Seven victims were reported with life-threatening injuries and one person died.

  • Arrests made: Three suspects were detained after the shooting; firearms were recovered from the scene. Police said they did not have a motive. A social media video showed parade goers tackling a person, but cops did not know if that person was one of the apprehended suspects.

  • Chiefs OK: The team said all coaches, players, staff and their families were accounted for. Some players were on stage at the celebration when the shooting began. "We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence," the team said in a statement.

2) Red scare

Concerns about a significant national security threat sent Capitol Hill into a panic.

  • What happened: Ohio Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, released a statement calling on President Joe Biden to declassify information about "a serious national security threat." National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Turner's message surprised him but declined to discuss the matter, further igniting the firestorm.

  • The issue: Turner was reportedly referring to intelligence suggesting Russia is developing a nuclear anti-satellite system it could deploy in space. But the intelligence is not new, there is no imminent threat and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said Americans should not be alarmed.

  • Big picture: Sullivan will brief the four House members in the Gang of Eight today. Turner, who supports additional military aid to Ukraine, may have been trying to force Johnson's hand on allowing a vote on the Senate's $95B foreign aid bill.

3) Polar problem

Polar bears are not adapting well to climate change, sparking starvation and survival fears.

  • The issue: Scientists had hypothesized polar bears would adjust to living with less sea ice in their habitats and behave more like their grizzly bear relatives, taking long rest periods and diversifying their diets. But a new report suggests otherwise.

  • The study: Twenty bears were monitored for three summer weeks in Canada's Hudson Bay, just south of the Arctic Circle. The animals tried to change their lifestyle to account for environmental changes, but still lost about two pounds a day in the timeframe, according to research in Nature Communications.

  • Big picture: Polar bears will fight to thrive without sea ice, but their success will be difficult. Warmer temperatures are an even greater threat to the species than initially believed.

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Quick Tips

U.S. News

  • Several of Jeffrey Epstein's victims have filed a federal lawsuit against the FBI. A dozen Jane Does allege the bureau covered up its failures to investigate the disgraced late financier's sex trafficking (More)

  • A 200-year-old painting of George Washington was stolen from a storage unit near Denver. The portrait dates back to the 1800s; police do not know if the thieves purposely took the privately-owned art (More)

  • Almost every state legislature in the country is currently considering artificial intelligence-related bills. Lawmakers have presented over 400 pieces of proposed legislation in the first six weeks of the year, compared to about 70 in 2023 (More)

World News

  • Israel pulled out of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged the militant group's "delusional" demands have damaged the talks mediated by the U.S. and other nations (More)

  • Eighteen of NATO’s 31 members are expected to meet a 2% GDP defense spending goal this year. Only 11 members met the goal last year (More)

  • Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto appeared to win the country's presidential election. The ex-general was linked to human rights violations during his military career and was once banned from entering the U.S. (More)

Campaign News

  • Almost 20% of Americans believe Taylor Swift is part of a covert plot to get President Biden re-elected, according to a Monmouth University poll. Two-thirds of those surveyed approve of the singer encouraging fans to vote (More)

  • Tennessee Rep. Mark Green will not seek re-election. The three-term legislator chairs the House Homeland Security Committee; he said he may seek higher office in the future (More)

  • Jared Kushner does not plan to work in a potential second Trump administration. The former president's son-in-law had been floated as a cabinet appointee if Trump is re-elected (More)

Business & Markets

  • Major indexes closed up yesterday, bouncing back after Tuesday's hot inflation numbers sparked a sell-off (Dow +0.40%, Nasdaq +1.30%, S&P 500 +0.96%).

  • Colorado filed a federal lawsuit to block Kroger's $25B acquisition bid for Albertsons. Washington previously sued to prevent the merger of the rival supermarket chains (More)

  • Cisco plans to cut 5% of its workforce following light forecasts. It is the latest tech company to announce layoffs this year; about 4.3K employees will be impacted (More)

Entertainment & Sports

  • Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show on Monday night drew 1.9M viewers. It was the Comedy Central program's biggest audience since 2018 (More)

  • Las Vegas is a candidate to receive an NBA expansion franchise, according to league commissioner Adam Silver. The 30-team league will likely move toward adding clubs after it finalizes its new media deal (More)

  • Stephen Amell was tabbed to star in the pilot for Suits: LA. The proposed spinoff of the popular legal drama Suits will begin filming next month in Vancouver (More)

Quick Hitters

  • Feel Good: There is a lot going on right now. Take a break and enjoy these heartwarming stories of pets' kindest acts. 

  • Be Safe: The USDA has recalled more pre-packaged charcuterie meats for potential food-borne pathogens. The recall includes meats sold at Aldi, Costco and Sam's Club.

  • Drink Up: They can turn anything into a craft beer these days, including other alcoholic beverages. Brews inspired by cocktails like negronis are now emerging.

  • Self Care: You do not need to work out like a maniac to take care of your body. A new study found slow-moving tai chi is more effective at lowering blood pressure than aerobic exercise.

  • Life Hack: Almost every worker encounters a tough boss along the way. You may not be able to change them, but you can learn how to handle them better.

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Looking Ahead …

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it may forced to release 4-6K migrants currently in its custody and reduce its detention capacities. The agency says a $700M budget shortfall could spur the moves with a border security bill stalled in Congress.

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