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Tweets Of The Day
Ukraine sends mixed messages over the fate of its defense minister, leaving a key post in its war effort in doubt, health workers in Britain began their largest strike over a pay dispute. Here’s a look at the top 5⃣ stories of the day pic.twitter.com/FCx7AALzSL
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 6, 2023
BREAKING: More than 3,400 people have died from the devastating earthquake in Turkey near the border with Syria. Rescue efforts were still underway across both countries through the night and into Tuesday. https://t.co/FPWT8RH0Cv
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 6, 2023
Scary footage of the earthquake in Turkey tonight.
pic.twitter.com/NweJRwrnhn— Faytuks News Δ (@Faytuks) February 6, 2023
#UPDATE “We have started 2023 staring down the barrel of a confluence of challenges unlike any in our lifetimes,” the UN chief told diplomats as he laid out his priorities for the year in a gloomy speech to the United Nations General Assemblyhttps://t.co/5RCcgrgRif
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 6, 2023
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is set to arrive in Mali for talks with its junta leaders, who are seeking Moscow’s help in battling an Islamist insurgency that remains entrenched despite years of fighting.https://t.co/JwcYsBky7T
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 6, 2023
Kim Jong Un goes missing ahead of military parade https://t.co/4RC4pzsI37
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) February 6, 2023
China has confirmed that a balloon flying over Latin America is Chinese and said it is for civilian purposes. This comes shortly after a similar device was shot down by the United States on Saturday.https://t.co/HmxYjps021
— DW News (@dwnews) February 6, 2023
High resolution pic.twitter.com/CnW9iUhB5A
— Aviator Anil Chopra (@Chopsyturvey) February 5, 2023
President Biden appoints Scott Charney as Chair of NSTAC
President Biden announced the appointees for the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. Scott Charney has been appointed as Chair.
More than 2,600 dead after powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Syria
Hundreds of people are still believed to be trapped under rubble after the 7.8-magnitude earth tremor.
Full snow moon considered ‘micromoon’ because of distance from Earth
February’s full snow moon, which first appeared this weekend, will light up the sky over the next two nights, with the spectacle already reaching full illumination on Sunday morning. But this year’s full moon was smaller than those of recent years.
Hawaii firefighter dies after being swept into storm drain
Officials say a firefighter who was swept into a storm drain while responding to a storm on the Hawaiian island of Maui died over the weekend.
Crews battling huge fire at Chicago area warehouse
A suburban Chicago official says fire crews are battling a large fire at a warehouse that produced a towering smoke plume visible for miles around. (Feb. 6)
LION Lunch Hour: Dessert artcuterie boards with The Dessert Junkie
The Dessert Junkie joined us with fun Valentine’s Day artcuterie board ideas!
The Real Housewives of Potomac drama update with Ashley Darby
Ashley Darby talks the latest ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ news and gossip!