Welcome to Friday, February 17th, morning birds and night owls...

Tensions grow between U.S. and China as balloon details unfold.

Senior officials believe the Chinese spy balloon was originally planned to conduct surveillance over U.S. military bases in Guam and Hawaii, but winds took it off course.

As more details come to light, leaders are increasingly concerned about the worsening relationship between the U.S. and China.

Are you concerned about the balloon?

San Francisco officials are pushing to legalize sex work

San Francisco City Supervisor Hillary Ronen is pushing to legalize sex work, backing a plan proposed by sex workers and residents to designate a red-light district in the city. 

The announcement follows a reported rise of sex work in the Mission District.

What do you think? Should California legalize sex work?

Should the U.S. terminate the vaccine requirement for air travel?

A proposed bill would terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the CDC for proof of COVID–19 vaccination for foreign travelers entering the U.S.

Do you support terminating the air travel vax requirements?

Ohio residents speak up as train derailment chemicals linger 

Since the residents of East Palestine returned home, reports of medical ailments and discomforts — like headaches and rashes — have been popping up, leading to outrage from the community over a lack of answers. 

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

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is National Public Science Day. What's your favorite subject? What's your scientific mystery of choice?

—Emma Kansiz

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