Welcome to Monday, December 12th, corals and reefs...

A series of unprecedented Ukrainian drone strikes hit three targets deep inside Russian territory last week.

The latest drone strike hit an oil facility near an airfield 80 miles from the Ukrainian border in the Kursk region of Russia.

There were no fatalities. The drones were launched from Ukrainian territory.

Do you want your country to supply weapons to Ukraine?

Southern Line Island Coral Reef Makes Unexpected Recovery

Experts found significant coral reef recovery around the Southern Line Islands in the Central Pacific, only a few years after a large-scale coral bleaching event hit the area. 

Scientists say the lack of chronic stress to the ecosystem, like overfishing or pollution, allowed for such a quick recovery.

How do you feel about the future of coral reefs?

NYC Cops Can Institutionalize Homeless Populations - Should Other Cities Follow Suit?

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that he would be broadening the authority of police officers to target homeless populations and have them moved to mental health facilities for screening and treatment. The decision has raised objections and support. 

Do you think cops should be able to place homeless populations in involuntary psychiatric care?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Welcome to National Gingerbread House Day, a day to celebrate family traditions, the season of giving, and even the tale of Hansel and Gretel. How will you be celebrating gingerbread today? 

—Jamie Epstein

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