Why yesterday’s earthquake was so powerful; things to watch at the SOTU; Jesus Christ's massive ad campaign

Plus, could remote workers be missing out on important "me time?" [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen Good morning. Crews in Ohio have begun a "[controlled release]( of toxic chemicals after 50 train cars derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Here's what we're following today: 🥇 First up [A man searches for people in the rubble of a destroyed building in Gaziantep, Turkey, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.]( Mustafa Karali/AP More than 5,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria from Monday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake. The earthquake and multiple aftershocks took place in a complex junction of faults that was long overdue for a big one. Here's [what we know so far]( about what happened and why it was so damaging. ➡️ A 2,000-year-old castle survived centuries of invasions. Yesterday’s earthquake [all but destroyed it](. Are you Team WFH or Team Back To the Office? Researchers surveyed commuters to find out what they do — and don't — get out of the daily trek to and from work. Many people say it's [invaluable personal time]( to recover and switch gears. But remote workers can recreate this liminal space too. A group of senators is aiming to protect airline passengers after carrier meltdowns ruined millions of holiday plans. The Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights would require airlines to [refund tickets and compensate passengers]( for delays and cancellations caused by the airlines. Tuning into to tonight's State of the Union address? [Keep these key issues in mind]( as Biden goes over where he thinks the country stands, where it is headed and what his priorities are ahead. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- 📷 Picture show [Emergency team members search for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey on Monday.]( Khalil Hamra/AP Powerful photos show the search and rescue efforts underway as the [death toll soars]( from the powerful earthquake that hit Turkey and northern Syria. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Today’s listen Screenshot by NPR Jesus Christ is now the center of a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign funded by the founder of Hobby Lobby and others, and they've only just begun. 🎧 [Listen to what the campaign hopes to accomplish]( or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🛑 Before you go [Customers are waiting up to eight weeks to get replacement credit cards because of ongoing chip shortages.]( Rogelio V. Solis/AP - Keep those credit cards extra safe. A massive chip shortage means it could take [up to two months]( to get a replacement card if you lose yours. - Hundreds of ready-to-eat foods, including sandwiches, salads, yogurts and wraps, have been [recalled for possible listeria contamination](. - This doctor wants to prescribe a cure for homelessness with the ultimate preventive care: [providing homes](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]