❄️ The ice diet

It’s Thursday, February 15 — people are talking about the threat of Russian nuclear weapons in space, the “ice diet” on TikTok, 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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🛰️ Russian nukes in space?

U.S. officials sounded the alarm over Russia's developing ability to put nukes in space — but how worried should we really be?

🛰️ U.S. officials warn of Russia's growing potential to deploy nuclear weapons in space. Axios says it's concerning, but the development doesn't pose an immediate threat.

🛰️ WaPo thinks the development could spur a new kind of space race — one that U.S. engineers are likely to win.

🛰️ Still, @AdamKinzinger on X was concerned: The U.S. should reconsider its reliance on Elon Musk's space tech — he has Russian ties.

🛰️ For what's worth, the Kremlin denied the US's claims: They say the space nukes scare is just a ploy to get Congress to fund Ukraine

🛰️ Slate agrees, somewhat: This whole thing could be a clever piece of political theater by US politicians.

❄️ The ice diet

Can ice actually help with weight loss? It’s trending on TikTok.

❄️ The “ice diet” hack, consuming large amounts of ice daily for weight loss, is trending on TikTok. US News says it's more gimmick than game-changer: The science behind it is shaky at best.

❄️ Forbes agrees, and warns against the “ice hack” diet supplement. Experts are skeptical, and there isn't enough evidence.

❄️ Everyday Health thinks it's really just an ad in disguise — it was pushed by a company selling supplements that you put in ice water.

❄️ Ro agrees. There are really no quick hacks for weight loss. You just need to work out and eat right — it takes time!

Quick hits

🌕 A moon lander built by Intuitive Machines launched from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX rocket. It's attempting the first U.S. lunar landing since 1972. (The Guardian)

⚫ 1 person was killed and 21 people were injured at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City. 3 suspects were arrested. (NBC News)

🇮🇱 Israeli forces completed a raid inside Nasser Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza. (CNN)

🏛️ A judge said that jury selection in the New York hush money trial of Donald Trump will begin March 25. (CNBC)

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