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January 26, 2024

National News

Top UN court stops short of ordering cease-fire in Gaza and demands Israel contain deaths

The UN's top court stops short of ordering a cease-fire in Gaza but demands that Israel limit deaths. The case was filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide.

apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-genocide-court-south-africa-27cf84e16082cde798395a95e9143c06?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Senate deal on border and Ukraine at risk of collapse as Trump calls it 'meaningless'

A bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures and Ukraine aid faced potential collapse Thursday.

apnews.com/article/congress-border-security-ukraine-trump-a8601ec6629ddc5b769028ca99ad9879?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

January 25, 2024

Today a report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed strong economic growth of 3.3% in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2023, setting growth for the year at 3.1% (by comparison, in the first three years of Trump’s term, before the pandemic, growth was 2.5%). A year ago, economists projected that the U.S. would have a recession in 2023, and forecast growth of 0.2%.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/january-25-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

State News:

Stockard on the Stump: Don't change horses in the middle of this STREAM – Tennessee Lookout

A Tennessee bill would consolidate more power in Gov. Bill Lee's office, stripping it financial authority from the State Building Commission.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/01/26/stockard-on-the-stump-dont-change-horses-in-the-middle-of-this-stream

Local Arts & News:

Our current Congressman’s voting record.

GOSPEL JUBILEE BENEFIT CONCERT

SUNDAY Feb 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM

International Light of Life Church
1112 Congress Parkway

Opening Act: The Douglass Family Gospel Singers

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring sounds of the renowned Georgia Mass Choir, led by the incredible Reverend Dr. Milton Biggham. This free benefit concert, sponsored by the Athens Area Council for the Arts (AACA) and McMinn County, is a heartfelt tribute to Gospel Jubilee, a Sunday morning radio show that has graced our community for over half a century.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

DeSantis Is Defunct But Not Defused & Newsom Rejects Ban on Tackle Football for Children

Florida Wants to Ban Gay Pride Flags in Schools, Elderly at Risk in Care Facilities, Most Touching Video Ever, Santo & Johnny Play Dreamy “Sleep Walk”

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/desantis-is-defunct-but-not-defused?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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