February 21, 2023: New Syria-Turkey earthquake, Trudeau emergency use ‘justified’ and culturally sensitive Roald Dahl

Facts & Spin for February 21, 2023 top stories: A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey, At least 53 civilians are killed in an attack in the Syrian desert, Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine, A report finds that Trudeau's use of emergency powers to quell protests was justified, North Korea warns of turning the Pacific into a 'firing range' as it tests more missiles, A report finds that US prison deaths rose nearly 50% during the pandemic, Roald Dahl books are edited for more inclusive language, Meta announces plans for paid verification for Instagram and Facebook, Idaho state lawmakers propose a ban on mRNA vaccines, and dozens in Brazil are killed in deadly storms.

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