Five things you need to know today, and there's always a Massachusetts connection

Good morning Boston! I hope your Tuesday is off to a great start. Here are five things you need to know today, and how Massachusetts jets helped shoot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon.Layoffs at Drift, Dell
About 18 months after it achieved "unicorn" status, software marketing company Drift.com is laying off workers, citing "challenging economic conditions." The company eliminated 59 positions, including 13 in Massachusetts, reports Lucy Maffei. Meanwhile, Dell Technologies (NYSE: DEL