🪲 1 trillion cicadas are coming

It’s Saturday, January 20 — people are talking about the impending cicada invasion, the pros and cons of wearing sweats in public, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🪲 1 trillion cicadas are coming

A historic cicada emergence is buzzing with excitement and disgust. It's a rare natural spectacle, but not everyone's thrilled.

🪲 NYT: Cicada broods XIX and XIII's are both emerging in 2024. It happens once every 221 years, and it will bring over 1 trillion cicadas to the southern and midwestern U.S.

🪲 @fryrsquared on TikTok says that 2024 is a very special year. The broods emerge in massive quantities as a predator defense mechanism.

🪲 @kairyssdal on X isn’t excited, though: Cicadapocolypse sounds nasty! Plus, the bugs pose a slippery hazard on sidewalks.

🪲 Still, IFLScience explains that the mass emergence won't last long: The Cicadas are just coming out to breed and ultimately die.

👖 Wearing sweats in public?

Sweatpants in public: A cozy faux pas or the ultimate chill vibe? Fashionistas and comfort crusaders clash.

👖 Sweatpants in public? HuffPo argues that they say “I'm giving up on self-presentation”. They're best kept at home or the gym.

👖 But Shopsolowomen.com says it's OK to wear sweatpants in public for the right occasions, like errands or a chill hang.

👖 A Redditor on r/NoStupidQuestions thinks they're great in nearly all situations. Are comfort and casualness really that bad?

👖 And Mykindofsweet.com supports the fashion statement: Rocking sweats in public can be stylish if you do it right. It’s all about layers and accessories!

Quick hits

⚫ A grand jury in Texas will investigate the Uvalde school shooting. During the shooting, police did not confront the gunman for over an hour. (AP News)

🏛️ Alec Baldwin was indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges after the on-set death of a cinematographer. (Variety)

🏈 The Raiders made interim coach Antonio Pierce the team's new head coach. He went 5-4 at the helm after taking over for Josh McDaniels. (ESPN)

🇮🇱 Israel struck an Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard building in Syria's capital. (AP News)

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