SpaceX launched a new crew to the International Space Station on Friday the 13th, while the House of Representatives rebuked former President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada. Meanwhile, sex workers in Nevada are seeking to unionize, the CIA released a Mandarin-language recruitment video, and the 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Italy.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew-12 mission blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 5:15 a.m. EST, according to CBS News. The mission, which replaced four fliers who returned early due to a medical issue, included Commander Jessica Meir, pilot Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.
In Nevada, sex workers at Sheri's Ranch brothel in Pahrump are attempting to become the first in the U.S. to unionize. A worker who goes by the stage name Jupiter Jetson stated, "We want the same things that any other worker wants. We want a safe and respectful workplace." The workers submitted a petition to the National Labor Relations Board last week under the name United Brothel Workers.
The CIA released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video targeting Chinese military officers. The video portrays a fictional officer grappling with corruption within the People's Liberation Army and ultimately choosing to contact the American intelligence agency. The CIA Director John Ratcliffe described China as the agency's top intelligence priority.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy began on February 4th and are scheduled to continue through the closing ceremony on February 22nd, with the Paralympics to follow in March. Venues in Italy are six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Norway currently leads the medal count, followed by the United States and Italy.
The House of Representatives passed a bill to overturn former President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada. Republican defectors helped secure the passage of the bill, which faces challenges in the Senate and a potential veto from Trump, according to ABC News. Experts suggest the vote is likely symbolic.
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