Morning Brew Daily Biden's Kyiv Trip, Social media pay-to-play, Cocaine Bear hits theaters
Feb 21, 2023
Current events take center stage with Biden's historic trip to Kyiv, revealing bold leadership amid rising tensions. The contrast between tech layoffs and booming retail hiring shows shifting economic trends, as Home Depot boosts wages to attract workers. Meanwhile, Meta dives into paid verification, following Twitter's lead in adapting to a changing digital landscape. They also tackle the alarming ice coverage decline in the Great Lakes and share excited chatter about the upcoming film 'Cocaine Bear,' blending pop culture with insightful banter.
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Biden's Secret Kyiv Trip
- President Biden made a daring trip to Kyiv, marking the first time a US president entered a war zone not controlled by the US military.
- The trip was kept secret, with journalists invited under the guise of a golf tournament.
Meta's Paid Verification
- Meta is launching paid verification for Instagram and Facebook, following Twitter's model.
- This move may be driven by declining ad revenue and a desire to court professional content creators.
Great Lakes Ice Coverage
- The Great Lakes are experiencing historically low ice coverage, only 6% this year compared to the typical 41%.
- This impacts shipping, hydropower, fishing, and even cherished traditions like pond hockey.