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Tradition
Tens of thousands will gather at Gobbler's Knob for Punxsutawney Phil's annual Groundhog Day weather prognostication, determining if there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring. This quirky tradition, popularized by film and rooted in centuries-old customs, is celebrated as lighthearted fun despite its growing marketing presence.
Obituary
Demond Wilson, famous for playing Lamont on the 1970s hit sitcom “Sanford and Son” and later becoming a minister, has died at 79 from complications related to cancer. Wilson, who served in Vietnam, was celebrated for his acting and his life of faith and service.
Scandal
Newly released Justice Department documents reveal a 'who's who' of powerful men, including royalty, tech billionaires, politicians, and business magnates, who maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein, often after his sex abuse allegations were public, despite denying involvement in his crimes.
Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson delays a vote on a government funding package, ensuring the partial federal shutdown continues, as Democrats and Republicans clash over critical reforms to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations.
Entertainment
Demond Wilson, the beloved actor who played Lamont on the iconic 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son” and later became a minister, has died at 79 due to cancer complications.
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz, aged 22, made tennis history by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Politics
Democrat Christian Menefee secured a U.S. House seat in a Texas special election, further shrinking the Republican majority. Menefee, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, pledged to fight for universal healthcare, seek impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and dismantle ICE, while also promising to investigate Trump's alleged crimes.
Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a vote on a government funding package for several days, ensuring a partial federal shutdown will continue into the week. The impasse is driven by intense debate between Democrats and Republicans over proposed reforms to the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement operations, particularly those of ICE. While President Trump and Johnson aim to fund the Department of Homeland Security, Democrats are demanding significant changes, including requiring agents to unmask, obtain judicial warrants, and end roving patrols, making speedy passage impossible.
MentalHealth
A 32-year-old woman details her debilitating struggle with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a condition that drastically alters her personality and mental state for 10 days each month, causing severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and how experts explain this under-recognized challenge.
SocialMedia
TikTok's first week under US ownership was plagued by technical outages blamed on a winter storm, widespread accusations of censoring content critical of federal immigration agents and Donald Trump, and a significant drop in user trust leading to an exodus to competitor apps.