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Trump visits NC and California as aid threats turn political
In his first trip of his second administration, President Trump will visit North Carolina today, which is still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, and California, where wildfires continue to ravage the LA area. is
In NC: Earlier this week, Trump said he was visiting North Carolina first “to straighten things out.” He claimed the state had been “abandoned” by Democrats and criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response. [CNN]
In California: The wildfires, which have already burned 50,000 acres of land and destroyed 16,000 homes, are far from over. Gov. Gavin Newsom has defended Trump’s criticisms of the state’s water management as lawmakers consider conditions for federal aid. [USA Today]
FEMA Ed: Trump has recently talked about revitalizing FEMA, and his allies have proposed increasing how much states are paid to prevent and respond to disasters. This week, he said he would “rather see states taking care of their own problems.” [AP]
If you missed it
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🏆 2025 Oscar Nomination
This year’s Oscar nominations are officially out. Musical crime drama Emilia Perez while dominated with 13 nodes The wicked And brutal Picked each one up. See the full list of nominations and the biggest snubs and surprises. [Yahoo Entertainment]
🏛 Birthright: The Battle for Citizenship
After hearing arguments from four states yesterday, a federal judge temporarily halted Trump’s executive order to limit Trump’s birthright citizenship, calling it “clearly unconstitutional.” Trump has vowed to appeal. [NBC News]
➡ Purdue’s opioid settlement
Purdue Pharma and its owners have reached a $7.4 billion settlement of a lawsuit alleging that its pain medication, OxyContin, fueled the opioid crisis. More than 700,000 Americans have died from opioid overdoses in the past 20 years. [Reuters]
🏀 Homecoming of Vambi
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Indiana Pacers 140-110 in Paris yesterday, where Spurs star Victor Vembanama put on a show for a roaring home crowd that at one point chanted “MVP, MVP!” shouted. See something Highlights. [Yahoo Sports]
🌶 Spoiled chicken out
Bad Bunny, fresh off the release of her new album, hotthe YouTube series is known for feeding hot and hot chicken wings to celebrities during their interviews. See it lit for ice cream to cool the burn. [Rolling Stone]
what is happening today
🎬 In theaters now: Flight riskfor , for , for , for , . A new thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, and a haunted house horror The movie presence. [USA Today/Los Angeles Times]
📺 NOW STREAMING: Michelle Yeoh boldly goes where no man has gone before. Star Trek: Episode 31 On Paramount+. [Entertainment Weekly]
🎵 In music: Carrie Underwood: Reflectionsthe country star’s Las Vegas residency concert special, dropped overnight on Hulu. Here is the trailer. [Billboard]
On the court, the Sixers will try to snag one Seven-game losing streak when they face the Kiwis on NBA League Pass at 7 p.m. ET. [AP]
In the Rink, electricity, which only brought back Defenseman Max Crozier faces the Blackhawks at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [Hockey News]
☀ And don’t forget: read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
Today in history
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In 1935, the first canned beer was sold. So, why did it take more than a century to figure out how to can beer? Most metals either could not hold the pressure of carbonated beverages or they would change the taste of the beer.
3 questions
… about Valentine’s Day road trips
Valentine’s Day is three weeks away. If you want to run away from your partner, now is the time to plan. Travel writer Ashley Ficino Made a list of High places That she is traveling with her husband, Pablo.
Divya: Of all the places on your list, which one was your favorite?
Ashley: Fredericksburg, Texas. We finally went last year and loved it! The Texas hill country is beautiful, and there are many beautiful stores, restaurants, wineries, and romantic spots like the whimsical treehouses at Honeytree’s Blue Sage property..
Divya: What makes the best places on your list for a Valentine’s Day trip?
Ashley: We are all about the outdoors. One year, we headed to Ouray, Co., where we soaked in hot springs in the mountains before a candlelit dinner. But sometimes we just want to warm up on the beach in Miami or relax in a lakeside city, like Geneva, New York. These places Offer to escape And Romantic activities.
Divya: Amazing. So you mentioned some places in Central and Eastern America, how about the West?
Ashley: Seattle and Las Vegas are also underway My list. Both places are great cities to explore on their own, but you can also take day trips to areas outside of them, such as Bellevue, which is 20 minutes from Seattle and the Grand Canyon — about two hours from Vegas.
Want a quiet vacation? Check out these small towns. And follow Ashley and Pablo Instagram.
Feels like a good moment
Jean Helfrich
Jane Helfrich recently drove 18 hours from her home in Ohio to surprise the family’s elderly Chihuahua, Riley, in Florida. His Tik Tok video of their sweet reunion, which showed Riley fast asleep, went viral. Look at it. [People]
Have a great weekend! See you on Monday.
💡 PS Before you go, your daily tip: Do you check your credit score regularly? If not, there is More than one reason to begin with. [USA Today]
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