Almanac Highlights and Notable Facts for Today
Today marks the 10th day of 2024 and the 21st day of winter. Notable births include Ray Bolger Paul Henreid Stephen E Ambrose Sal Mineo Jim Croce Rod Stewart George Foreman Pat Benatar Jemaine Clement. Texas has 32 refineries processing about 6 million bpd, over 30 percent of U.S. capacity. In 1982 Dwight Clark caught a Joe Montana pass for a 49ers win over the Cowboys. Ambrose’s quote praises reading. London’s 2023 population estimated at 9.6 million. Moon phase between Jan 3 and Jan 11.
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Clyburn urges Biden to expand through trusted allies and clear goals
In a CNN interview James Clyburn warns Biden must break through the MAGA messaging with stronger messaging and diverse messengers. He cites court appointments and student debt relief while urging a second term agenda and broader outreach including Abrams Harrison and Julian Castro to energize Black voters and Latinos in key states.
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Two Lightweights Face Off in 2024 Presidential Contest
The piece argues the 2024 race pits two "lessers" against each other, with Trump demeaning opponents and Biden contrasting himself with Washington. It cites Biden's Valley Forge speech comparing Trump to Germany in the 1930s and recalls Biden's Romney remark from 2012.
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Biden Trump duel sparks calls for debate over policy not insults
Cal Thomas argues the Tyrolean tone and personal attacks in political discourse harm civic progress. He questions changes in convention rules to allow replacing nominees, notes polling shows neither candidate excites broad support, and suggests a shift toward substantive policy discussion is needed.
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Snow vanishing winters reshape US climate outlook
Bloomberg Opinion notes warming trends shrink snowfall and snowpack across the United States. It highlights lower Great Lakes ice cover, reduced regional snow seasons, rising winter temperatures, and broader impacts on water supply, agriculture, pests, and economy. Mark Gongloff writes on climate adaptation needs.
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