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"Six Trump cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings today." Views exprssed in this World and U.S. News update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 15 January 2025, 1428 UTC. Content and Source:  https://www.npr.org. Please check link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).   Was this newsletter shared with you? Subscribe now. by  Brittney Melton January 15, 2025 Good morning. Starbucks has changed its open-door policy, now requiring people to  make a purchase if they want to  hang out in their cafes or use the bathroom. Here’s the other news we’re following today: Six of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees have confirmation hearings before Senate committees on Capitol Hill today.  Some of the nominees will face easier paths than others, but Trump's supporters have pressured Republicans to consent, and Senate Majority Whip John Bar...

"Santa Ana winds threaten the containment of Southern California wildfires." Views expressed in this World and U.S. News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 13 January 2025, 1338 UTC. Content and Source:  https://www.npr.org. Please check link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).   Was this newsletter shared with you? Subscribe now. by  Brittney Melton January 13, 2025 Good morning. The Wolf Moon, the year's first full moon, has appeared and will  reach peak illumination today . Here’s the other news we’re following today: Firefighters in Los Angeles are bracing for more Santa Ana winds while they battle multiple fires in the area.  Authorities are investigating the deaths of  at least 24 people from the fires . The winds that have been fueling the fires are expected to continue through tomorrow and possibly Wednesday, with low...