Starting off with some newsy news:
In Denmark, an attack on a free speech event left one person killed, though police say that they've now killed two related suspects.
There is currently a ceasefire in the Ukraine, where more than 5000 people have died since fighting began.
The Houthi militiamen who have taken over Yemen are finding themselves more isolated as the US and other Western nations are closing their embassies.
The real blizzards really have struck New England, and Boston is covered in snow.
And in less newsy but more "did you hear about this-y" news....
Do you remember the story of the girl who tweeted a racist and ignorant tweet right before her 11 hour flight to South Africa? She went to sleep with 170 followers and woke up as a sensation- but NOT in a good way. It is interesting to read her story of how this one tweet devastated her life, and of others in similar situations. What do you think? Does the punishment fit the crime in these cases?
This is somewhat long, but worth reading-- a black judge in Mississippi gave this speech (a combination sentencing and history lesson) to three white murderers.
Uber has launched a form of a political campaign designed to change the image of the company to one less like "the man".
And for those of us that like a good homage to New York, check out the "New York After Paris" article regarding the hundred year old article....I liked to see what portions haven't changed with time.
And for Valentine's Day....the story of the first doctor to perform heart surgery.
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