A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has caused destruction in Turkey and northwest Syria, with search teams and relief supplies coming in from around the world. Rescue workers are facing a difficult task as they try to reach those in need, hindered by a winter storm that has made roads almost impassable. It is a "race against time" to save as many people as possible before the situation worsens.
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A federal lawsuit has been filed against an off-duty police officer and school security guard, Shawn Guetschow, for allegedly using excessive force against a 12-year-old girl during a fight at a Wisconsin middle school. The lawsuit claims that Guetschow used an illegal chokehold on the girl, causing lasting injuries and violating her constitutional rights. The family is seeking damages for the physical and emotional harm caused by the incident, as well as punitive damages for Guetschow's alleged misconduct.
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, addressing the nation's economic anxiety, racial divisions, and foreign policy issues. He will focus on his plans for the economy, infrastructure, climate change, and the coronavirus pandemic, while Republicans will be watching warily and sizing up Biden's fitness for a likely reelection bid. The speech is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. EST.
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Disney+ has removed an episode of the popular animated show “The Simpsons” from its streaming service in Hong Kong due to its reference to “forced labor” in China. The episode follows the character Marge Simpson as she rides a Peloton-style bike with an instructor whose backdrop is the Great Wall of China and mentions “forced labor camps where children make smartphones”. The removal of the episode has raised concerns about censorship due to the country’s new national security law.
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines' Twitter account was suspended on Tuesday for violating the company's sensitive media policy, which prohibits graphic violence or adult content in profile images. The photo in question showed Daines and his wife posing while hunting, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has called on Twitter to "immediately reverse this suspension." Daines' account remains suspended while the NRSC continues to call for its reversal.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has sought to reassure investors that the U.S. government will not default on its debt due to the looming debt limit fight between congressional Republicans and the White House. President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, which is expected to provide a glimpse into his argument for a second term in office and will be closely watched by both the American people and investors.
Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey following the deadly earthquakes that hit the region. His agent reported that he is in a stable condition at a local hospital, and the Ghana Football Association has asked people to continue to pray for him. The Turkish government has declared a state of emergency in the region and is providing aid to those affected.