Welcome to Wednesday, February 15th, waves and currents...

A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Ohio, causing a major fire and billowing smoke earlier this month.

Around 50 Norfolk Southern train cars went off the track in East Palestine, Ohio — about 20 of which were carrying hazardous materials that were released into the environment. 

The incident has caused much concern about the residents' health and the air, soil, and water in the surrounding area.

Should Ohio hold Norfolk Southern responsible? Let Gov. DeWine know what you think

Bill: Demand your reps take action in Iran

The bipartisan Mahsa Act would impose sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran, the President of Iran, and their respective offices because of their human rights abuses and support for terrorism.

Do you want your reps to support the MAHSA Act?

Is chocolate good for your (physical) heart?

The FDA will now allow certain health claims to be printed on products made with high-flavanol cocoa powder, such as cocoa flavanol supplements. But there are some catches! How healthy is it really?

Will you enjoy a post-Valentine's Day chocolate today?

Sex workers speak out on whether the Superbowl trafficking narrative is harmful 

Sex workers argue the narrative that Super Bowl Sunday is a high-risk occasion for sex trafficking - a claim based on no definitive data - is damaging to their safety and well-being. 

Media coverage and anti-trafficking campaigns have led to the widespread perception that the Super Bowl is a high-risk event for sex trafficking, but the evidence to support this claim is limited.

A dangerous claim?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It is Singles Awareness Day. Spread the well-deserved love to the uncoupled people in your life.

—Emma Kansiz

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