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1. A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Monday, just weeks after a previous earthquake left nearly 45,000 dead.  Three people are dead, more than 200 are hurt, and more buildings collapsed, trapping people.  (PH)

2. President Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday. In his first trip to the nation since Russia invaded nearly a year ago he reaffirmed his “unwavering support” for Ukraine while announcing more military aid from the U.S. (JN)

3. In 2021, Maine reported the highest rate of non-fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. Maine had an injury rate of 4.7 incidents per 100 full-time workers.  The national average was 2.9. (WMTW)

4. Meta will allow users to pay to get verified on Instagram and Facebook.  The Meta Verified subscription service will cost between $11.99 and $14.99 a month. The subscription also grants users increased visibility. (JN)

5. Fat Tuesday, the last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday is also National Pancake Day. Stop by IHOP to get a free short stack of Buttermilk Pancakes from 7am to 4pm. Every dollar raised supports children’s hospitals. (IG)

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