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Americans are now betting on winter storm totals on Polymarket and Kalshi - Axios

A winter storm is expected to disrupt the U.S. this weekend — and some people could make a few extra bucks.

Want to Make Something Happen in Congress? Call a Celebrity. - NOTUS

It only took one iconic quip: “You do french fries, I do franchise,” for “Real Housewives” star Angie Katsanevas to find herself on Capitol Hill promoting entrepreneurs in front of the House Committee on Small Business on Thursday.“I...

Metro Nashville Public Schools launches AI storytelling pilot founded by Colin Kaepernick - WSMV

Metro Nashville Public Schools announced that it will be rolling out a district pilot to allow students to “explore storytelling, creativity, and literacy” using artificial intelligence through Lumi Story AI.

Kentucky AG subpoenas gas stations in probe of abortion pill ads - Reuters

The office of Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, a Republican, said on Friday that it has launched an investigation into nonprofit Mayday Health and other groups that may be violating state law by helping women access abortion pills.

Convicted pedophiles, sex predators arrested in Minnesota immigration sweep within the last 24 hours - CNN

California becomes first state to join WHO disease network after US exit - The Hill

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced just one day after the U.S. officially withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) that his state would become the first to join the organization…

RNC takes steps toward a 2026 GOP midterm convention - Politico

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Republicans are one step closer to finalizing plans for a midterm convention later this year. The Republican National Committee approved a rule change during its winter meeting on Friday that would allow the party to hold a convention...

Vance, Trump tout administration’s record on abortion at March for Life rally - The Hill

President Trump and Vice President Vance each addressed the annual March for Life rally in Washington on Friday, touting the administration’s record in the anti-abortion movement. “In my firs…

Trump’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ Injects Immigration Into Maine Politics - NOTUS

Democratic candidates in Maine came out strongly against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s new surge in the state, bringing deportation efforts to the forefront in two of this year’s most pivotal races.After ICE launched what it dubbed “Operation...

Doctor at VUMC charged with 13 counts of child sexual exploitation - WKRN

An instructor of clinical anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was charged with 13 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office.

House Democrats Propose Bill to Mandate Multilingual Federal Resources - NOTUS

A group of Democratic House lawmakers want to require the federal government to offer information and written materials in multiple languages — a direct response to the Trump administration’s efforts to cut resources for non-English speakers.Reps. Grace...

Trump Pulls Canada’s Invite to the New ‘Board of Peace’ After Its Prime Minister Criticized Him - NOTUS

President Donald Trump said late Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his “Board of Peace,” escalating tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney after a sharp exchange in Davos.Trump announced the move in a addressed to Carney. He said...

U.S. Jails Dual U.S.-Russian Citizen for Attempted Aircraft Exports to Russia - The Moscow Times

Top NATO commanders standing by for policy guidance on Arctic mission - Defense News

Jan. 23: Marsha Blackburn Gets Some Legislature Support; Fairgrounds Speedway Charter Amendment Language - Nashville Banner

China pursues new trade allies as US influence wanes - Semafor

Neighbors create app, task force to help the vulnerable through the upcoming winter storm - WKRN

The nonprofit arm of the app, Taskquatch Task Force, has been focused on helping elderly and vulnerable neighbors prepare for and safely get through the storm. More than 500 volunteers have signed up to help on the task force.

Refugees, asylum seekers to lose TennCare, while state weighs ending immigrant prenatal care - Tennessee Lookout

Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against Ice: ‘No work, no school, no shopping’ - The Guardian

Organizers demand ICE leave state and agency be investigated for constitutional violations

These Gen-Z Trump voters don’t want JD Vance in 2028 - Politico

Vice President JD Vance is the Trump administration’s unofficial envoy to Gen Z. But young Trump supporters may not be all that enamored with him as they weigh their 2028 options. In a focus group of nine young men who supported Trump in 2024, conducted Monday...