Former president Jimmy Carter has chosen to enter hospice care.
The details: The 98-year-old decided to spend his final days at home in Plains, Ga., after a series of brief hospital stays, the Carter Center announced Saturday.
What else to know: Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, has overcome serious health problems in recent years including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain.
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The toxic train crash in Ohio could lead to stricter safety rules.
What happened? A train went off the tracks earlier this month in East Palestine, near Pennsylvania. It unleashed dangerous chemicals and caused a huge fire.
What’s new? The Biden administration wants to increase the maximum fine for railroad safety breaches and introduce other measures to prevent another disaster, it said yesterday.
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Rescue efforts from the Turkey-Syria earthquakes are winding down.
The latest: More than 46,400 people have died across Syria and Turkey since the quakes two weeks ago, officials said this weekend. The focus is now turning to recovery and rebuilding.
What else to know: The U.S. announced $100 million in disaster assistance to Turkey yesterday, bringing the total amount of aid from the U.S. to $185 million.
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Water levels in the nation’s second-largest reservoir are at a record low.
What to know: Lake Powell, on the Arizona-Utah border, saw its water levels fall this month to the lowest since it was filled in the 1960s.
Why it matters: It generates power for about 4.5 million people. It’s also part of the Colorado River Basin system, which provides water to over 40 million people.
What’s next? Cuts in states’ usage will be needed or the reservoir could become unable to supply hydropower or water, experts said.
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Richard Belzer, the comedian turned “Law & Order” star, has died.
How we’ll remember him: In the iconic role of police detective John Munch, as well as for his stand-up career, which inspired other comedians for decades.
What we know: Belzer, 78, was in France with his family when he died yesterday, according to one of his friends.
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AI is starting to pick who gets laid off.
How? With software that analyzes performance data. In a recent U.S. survey, 98% of human resources leaders said software and algorithms will help them make layoff decisions this year.
Why that’s worrying: Bad data could lead to people unfairly losing their jobs, and there are concerns about potential bias against people of color, women or older people.
And now … it’s Presidents’ Day: Here’s why it’s a good time to reflect on the nation’s origins. Plus, here’s a recap of the latest episode of “The Last of Us.”
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