🦈 First newborn shark video?

It’s Thursday, February 1 — people are talking about Portland’s state of emergency, a video of a potentially newborn shark, 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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💊 Portland’s state of emergency

Portland declared a 90-day state of emergency over fentanyl, sparking a debate on how to address the issue.

💊 CNN: Amid a sharp rise in fentanyl-related deaths, Oregon's leadership declared a 90-day state of emergency in Portland to combat the crisis.

💊 Oregon officials said that the 90-day emergency plan will make a difference, with a focus on treatments and a crackdown on sales.

💊 But Hot Air blames Portland's crisis on the city's drug decriminalization experiment: Tougher drug laws are in order.

💊 Oregon Public Broadcasting argues that a lack of funding exacerbated the city's problem. Underfunded treatment centers weren't alleviating the crisis.

🦈 First newborn shark video?

A viral video claims to show a newborn great white shark, but experts are split on just how newborn the shark might be.

🦈 National Geographic says a video may be the first-ever footage of a newborn great white shark, complete with potential uterine fluid.

🦈 You can watch the video in question here.

🦈 But Vox says some experts aren't convinced the baby shark is truly a newborn: It probably wouldn't be alone if it was.

🦈 WaPo thinks scientists will have to do more work to know for sure. The debate hinges on the milky substance that appears to coat the shark.

🦈 @Natalieben's take on X: The mystery of the baby shark video just proves we still have a lot to learn about the world's biodiversity.

Quick hits

👪 The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill that would expand the child tax credit and offers more tax benefits to businesses. (CNN)

⚫ An airport hangar collapsed in Boise, Idaho, killing 3 people and injuring 9 others. 5 of those injured are in critical condition. (The Guardian)

🏀 The Blazers beat the Bucks 119-116 in Damian Lillard's first game back in Portland after being traded. He scored 25 points. (Yahoo Sports)

⚾ John Angelos plans to sell the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by David Rubenstein for $1.725 billion. (ESPN)

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