Investigators are searching for answers after a mass shooting this week at Michigan State University shocked the community. Many students are struggling to make sense of the tragedy as school officials now face the difficult task of easing back into academics and athletics amid heightened anxiety.
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
(You can get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)
President Joe Biden on Thursday said his administration still doesn’t know “exactly” what the mysterious objects over North American airspace were – but there’s no indication they were tied to China’s spy balloon program or “surveillance vehicles” from other countries. US intelligence officials have said that the objects were most likely balloons tied to private institutions or research. Separately, Biden underwent a routine physical on Thursday and his physician said he remains “healthy” and “vigorous,” and is “fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency.” The physical comes as Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a potential second term, has faced consistent questions about his age and health from conservative critics. The exam offers likely the last health update on the oldest president in history ahead of his expected reelection announcement.
At least three more people have been pulled alive from the rubble of a devastating earthquake 10 days after it struck parts of Turkey and Syria. A rescued 17-year-old was dubbed the “miracle girl” when she was found alive underneath the debris in Turkey on Thursday, 248 hours after the February 6 quake. Her rescue was later followed by that of two others, ages 30 and 12, who told rescuers that there were more people buried nearby. Nearly 44,000 people have died in the region following the powerful 7.8…
Read the full article here
