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US lawmakers to certify Trump win, four years after Capitol riot

Exactly four years after Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol, seeking to overturn his election loss, lawmakers meet Monday to certify his 2024 win, cementing the Republican’s comeback from political ignominy.The process then launches a two-week countdown towards Trump’s inauguration January 20, when he will begin a second term in a ceremony on the same Capitol steps that four years ago his supporters fought up, intent on disrupting US democracy.
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US Lawmakers To Certify Trump Win, Four Years After Capitol Riot

Exactly four years after Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol, seeking to overturn his election loss, lawmakers meet Monday to certify his 2024 win, cementing the Republican’s comeback from political ignominy.
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Taiwan reportedly claims China-linked ship damaged one of its submarine cables

More evidence of Beijing’s liking for gray zone warfare, or a murky claim with odd African entanglements? Taiwanese authorities have asserted that a China-linked ship entered its waters and damaged a submarine cable.… Local media reports, and the Financial Times report that a vessel named Shunxing 39 called in the Taiwanese port of Keelung last Friday, and as it left damaged a submarine cable operated by Taiwanese carrier Chungwa Telecom as it…
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Roads covered in snow, cars stranded: Severe winter storm hits US

Louisville, Kentucky, recorded 7.7 inches of snow, breaking a century-old record. Lexington also set a new snowfall record with 5 inches. (Photo: AP)
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Not Michael Jordan: Utah Jazz Legend Karl Malone names the greatest NBA player of all time

Utah Jazz legend and Hall of Famer Karl Malone named the greatest player and best team in NBA history—and it wasn’t Michael Jordan. In the history of the NBA, few players have embodied power, consistency, and impact quite like Karl Malone. Nicknamed “The Mailman” for his ability to deliver under pressure, Malone was the face of the Utah Jazz for nearly two decades. With his imposing physique, relentless work ethic, and scoring prowess, he became…
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea says

North Korea fired a ballistic missiles on Monday out to sea off its east coast, South Korea’s military said.
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Biden signs law to boost social security for public workers

The new law also creates additional administrative challenges for the Social Security Administration, which is already underfunded and understaffed.
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing dwindling popularity in his country, is expected to resign this week, according to the Globe and Mail. He took office in 2015.
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Canada’s Justin Trudeau Expected to Resign This Week: Report

Three sources told Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail that the prime minister is set to announce his resignation before Wednesday.
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My Final Call For Snowfall And Winter Storm Timeline Monday

Sunday Night January 5 2025 It has been three years since a single storm dropped over 6 inches of snow on metro areas. This one on the way is likely to surpass that, ending our drought for Baltimore and Washington. The core of the heavy snow is expected to cross over these cities and toward […]