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Today was another terrible day in the West as another mass shooting took place in Beverly Crest, an area near Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, which was California's sixth mass shooting this month. At least three people were killed and four more injured in the shooting, which took place at about 2:30 AM PST. It all started on January 16th, when six people were killed at a home in Goshen, California, which is a very rural area in the San Joaquin Valley, and the local police have yet to announce any arrests. Then, the horror at Monterey Park on January 21st, where a 72-year-old man named Huu Can Tran was found dead due to a self-inflicted gunshot after he killed eleven people and injured nine others. A day after that, 66-year-old Chunli Zhao killed seven of her co-workers and injured another at a mushroom farm in Half Moon Bay. Just hours after that, one person was killed and four others injured after a shooting in Oakland, California in a possible gang-related attack at a gas station. The fifth shooting occurred on Friday, January 27, where one person was killed and three others injured at two incidents that took place at two separate San Diego neighborhoods. The suspect, Jaime Gonzalez, is now in custody. So far this year, there have been 48 mass shootings in only 29 days! Now, let's address the tiny news stories in the house: A massive 5.9 magnitude earthquake recently struck Iran, killing three and injuring over 800 more. Novak Djokovic managed to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his 10th Australian Open title, while he was also dealing with the recent fallout he had with his father. In fact, his consistency is so good that in this Australian Open, he only lost one set in the entire tournament. Also, Aryna Sabalenka managed to defeat Elena Rybakina to win the women's final. Lastly, the NFL semifinals took place today, with the Philadelphia Eagles crushing the San Francisco 49ers, 31-7, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20. Super Bowl LVII will take place on Sunday, February 12th, which is exactly two weeks from now, with the Eagles facing off against the Chiefs.

This day in history is not a good day: today was the day that the Challenger space shuttle exploded in 1986, killing all seven crew members onboard. Today is a pretty boring day, the only piece of news being that people are gearing up for tomorrow's NFL semifinals. The San Francisco 49ers play the Philadelphia Eagles at 3:00 PM EST, and the Cincinnati Bengals play the Kansas City Chiefs at 6:30 PM.

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, so let's all take a minute of silence. Okay, now that we've honored the millions of people who were killed by the Nazis in WWII, let's dive into today's news. Our first piece of news today is about a close call. An asteroid the size of a box truck barely missed the Earth today, being the closest asteroid call in decades. It zoomed over the tip of South America about 2200 miles up, but NASA scientists say that even if it had hit Earth, the space rock would have disintegrated before it hit the ground. On another note, we have some serious bad news. One of the world's leading retail brands, Bed Bath & Beyond, could be shutting down for good soon. They have been struggling these past few years, after the switch to online shopping after COVID. They have now announced that they no longer have the money to pay off their debts, and they are in a major crisis. If the government can't save them, this could be the end of Bed Bath & Beyond.

Today, we once again address gun violence. There have been over 40 mass shootings so far this year, which is more shootings than days this year! They have left over 70 people dead, and pressure is increasing on government officials to increase restrictions on guns like assault rifles, which seem to be the gun of choice for many shooters. On a different note, Former President Donald Trump's social media accounts are coming back. After Elon Musk allowed Trump back onto Twitter, Meta has now announced that they will be restoring his Facebook and Instagram accounts as well. Lastly, Google is being sued by the government, for using unlawful means to monopolize the digital ad market with their big subsidiary, Google Ads. The case will go on soon, and we'll come back in the coming days on future updates on this big lawsuit..

There was some serious severe weather early Wednesday, smashing the southeast. Over a dozen tornadoes were reported across Texas and Louisiana, and over 100,000 people are in the dark after the storm knocked down power lines and stripped the roofs off homes and businesses. Cleanup crews then started working to fix the damage as the storm moved east, hitting Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia with heavy rain and strong winds. It also caused some serious snow farther north, in the Ohio Valley. On a more delicious note, Oreo® has announced that they are having a presale for their new Oreo® flavor! They call it The Most Oreo Oreo®, and it is limited edition! The presale is happening now, but it will be in stores soon for a limited time! Woohoo!

Gun violence needs to stop. This is one of the biggest issues in the country right now, and it seriously has to stop immediately. Two more mass shootings took place in California in the past two days, after the tragedy in Monterey Park. In Half Moon Bay, a 67-year-old suspect killed at least seven people in two confirmed attacks at separate locations in the same area. Just a few hours later, another person was killed and seven others injured after another mass shooting in Oakland. That was California's third mass shooting in three days, which just proves the point that gun violence needs to stop--again and again. On another note: The 2023 Oscar nominations have been released, some of the big nominations including Top Gun: Maverick (Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects), Naatu Naatu by M.M. Keeravani and Chandrabose (Best Original Song), Lift Me Up by Rihanna, Tems, and Ryan Coogler from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Best Original Song), Hold My Hand by Lady Gaga and Bloodpop (Best Original Song), Turning Red (Best Animated Feature), Guillermo de Toro's Pinocchio (Best Animated Feature), The Sea Beast (Best Animated Feature), Babylon by Justin Hurwitz (Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design), Angela Bassett from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Best Supporting Actress), Steven Spielberg from The Fabelmans (Best Director), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling), Avatar: The Way of Water (Best Visual Effects, Best Picture, and Best Production Design), The Batman (Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup and Hairstyling). Read the full nominations here.

Today, we come to offer our condolences to the families in California that were affected by the devastating Monterey Park shooting on Lunar New Year, killing 10 people and injuring 10 others, one of which died later in the hospital. A 72-year-old man has been confirmed as the main suspect for the case, and he was tracked down and found dead, as he committed suicide by killing himself with his own gun in his car. The shooting was at a popular dance studio where the man himself used to go, but his motive is still yet to be determined. To honor the victims of the tragedy, President Joe Biden has announced that all American flags will fly at half-staff today. Two more small bits of news: Avatar: The Way of Water has officially surpassed the $2 billion mark in the global box office, making it the fifth highest grossing movie of all time, after Star Wars VII, Titanic, Avengers: Endgame, and the first Avatar. The IRS will start accepting the 2022 income tax returns today, and the deadline is April 18. Of course, if you need more time to send those federal income tax returns, you can always apply for a 6-month extension until October 16 if you need more time. On another note, you may be wondering why gas prices are making a jump again. To answer your question, it is because demand is rising. With milder weather coming as we start to transition into an early spring, many drivers are fueling up and hitting the road, to get a break from their recent hard work. This has led to a jump in gas prices lately, with the national average rising to $3.42 today. As of right now, Texas has the lowest gas prices in the country, with about $3.04, and Hawaii has the highest prices, with almost $5.00. Now, onto our last news story for today: Egg prices. Because of a serious flu outbreak that is spreading through many chickens around the country, egg prices have soared, with one carton of eggs reaching up to $15 in some states. Because of this, there has been a huge spike in the number of attempts to smuggle eggs across the US-Mexico border. Federal law requires you to declare whether you have any agricultural items or not, and lying can result in a fine up to $10,000.

Enjoy Lunar New Year!

This Saturday, we come to address the trouble in California. Californians are recovering from the major storm that passed through the area last week, where some areas received a year's worth of rain in just two weeks. However, it still isn't enough to neutralize California's severe drought, as the rain was immediately soaked up by the soil, and reservoirs did not fill up as much as expected. This is still an ongoing problem in California and most of the Western US. On another note, we have some big news for India! India has now become the most populous country in the world with 1.42 billion people, surpassing China's 1.41 billion. Over 67,000 people were born in India on New Year's Day alone, which was the highest number of people born on that one day around the world. In contrast to that, China's population has been declining, as their population declined by about 850,000 people in 2022. So India, enjoy the new title of most populous country! Also, Lunar New Year is approaching, and many people are gearing up to celebrate this popular holiday. It takes place on Sunday, January 22, so if you hear fireworks this weekend, don't be surprised. Enjoy Lunar New Year!

Yet another snowstorm is moving in, to the New England region this time. Many states in the region are preparing for snow, hail, heavy rain, and sleet, and over 7 million people have already been affected as it rolls into Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Multiple storm warnings are now in effect, and they warn that over 6 to 9 inches on snow are expected in some areas. On another note, Google's parent company, Alphabet, is announcing more job cuts this week. They say that they are laying off about 6% of their employees, which is about 12,000 people. This follows Microsoft's remark earlier this week about how they are also laying off about 5% of their workforce. Finally, some happy news this Friday: Lunar New Year is coming! Millions of people over the world will be celebrating this popular, fun holiday soon. Also, the people who believe in the Chinese zodiac will be now bringing in the Year of the Rabbit. Enjoy Lunar New Year!