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 | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Apple’s iconic 1984 commercial aired during the Super Bowl. Directed by Ridley Scott, the ad is considered one of the most effective commercials of all time. Our readers helped write today's edition by sending us their favorite life advice in response to our request last week. Instead of our usual Wednesday Wisdom section, today we offer wisdom from our readers. We’ve selected four to share, but rest assured—we’ve read and appreciated every single one. Please let us know how you liked it by replying to this email. If you're looking for an investment opportunity in an incredible robotic technology, look no further than today's sponsor, Graze Robotics. | | | |  Trump Declares Energy Emergency
President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency on Monday, signing an executive order pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement and erasing several Biden-era fossil fuel restrictions Trump revoked Biden's order setting targets for electric vehicle sales and froze money earmarked for EV charging stations. The action also directed federal agency heads to identify emergency authorities to expedite energy production and processing. According to Trump, the goal is to make the U.S. a "manufacturing nation once again." In addition, Trump signed orders reversing bans on coast water drilling and electric vehicle adoption and lifting the freeze on LNG export permits. Read the full text of the order here. | Laken Riley Act Passes Senate The Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to approve an amended Laken Riley Act, sending the legislation back to the House for final consideration and expected passage. Named after a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered by an illegal Venezuelan immigrant last year, the act would allow for the mandatory detention of non-citizens convicted of, or charged with, burglary, larceny, theft, or shoplifting. Some Senate Democrats, despite the bill's bipartisan support, were frustrated by their inability to amend the legislation as it surpassed the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
The bill will mark the first policy legislation of the new Congress. President Donald Trump said he would sign it "within a week or so." | Rare Snowfall Blankets the South A historic winter storm, driven by a polar vortex, has brought record-setting snow and ice to the Gulf Coast, with cities like Houston and New Orleans experiencing rare and significant snowfall. Travel across the South is paralyzed, with widespread school and airport closures in cities like Tallahassee and New Orleans, as freezing temperatures and strong winds persist. Follow live updates here. New Orleans is seeing what meteorologists are calling its biggest snowstorm since 1895, with up to six inches expected. Here's a photo of the French Quarter blanketed in snow. Even Florida beaches have seen snow, making this a "once-in-a-generation" event, with snowfall in the Panhandle nearing record levels. See a photo collection here. | |  | | ➤ Sean Hannity is set to interview President Donald Trump today, giving the Fox News host the first Oval Office interview with Trump since he returned to the White House. (More) ➤ Judge Aileen Cannon blocked special counsel Jack Smith from releasing his report on President Trump's classified documents case to Congress, arguing that it could deny two former co-defendants a fair trial. (More) ➤ Florida became the first state to officially call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," following President Trump's executive order directing federal agencies to adopt the name. (More) ➤ President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship faced opposition Tuesday, with over 20 Democratic attorneys general and civil rights groups filing lawsuits. (More) | |  | | ➤ Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was hired as the next head coach of the Chicago Bears less than 48 hours after the team's loss to the Washington Commanders during the NFL's divisional round. (More) ➤ An 11-year-old baseball card collector now owns a 1-of-1 Topps baseball card featuring 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The card is projected to be worth north of $500,000. (More) ➤ San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle and Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis have become the first two players to commit to competing in the NBA's 2025 Slam Dunk Contest. (More) ➤ Yesterday's results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Tennis | Soccer | |  | | Today's White House section is brought to you by: 
➤ President Donald Trump began dismissing over 1,000 Biden-era federal appointees Tuesday, starting with celebrity chef José Andrés and retired Gen. Mark Milley, posting "YOU'RE FIRED" on social media. (More) ➤ The Spanish-language White House website was abruptly shut down Tuesday, displaying a 404 error and a "page not found" banner. The site was also taken down during Trump's first term. (More) ➤ President Trump tossed several of his trademark Sharpie pens into the crowd after signing a series of executive orders during the Inauguration parade. (See Video) Flying together with our sponsor
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- No
Yesterday's Results: Did you watch the inauguration ceremonies? - Yes: 77%
- No: 23%
| |  Daily Quote |  | "This is a white-out in New Orleans, this is a snow-a-cane. We've had tons of hurricane days but never a snow day."
— Louisiana high school teacher David Delio on enjoying a rare snow day with his two daughters, sledding down a levee. | | | |
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