The New Hampshire primary, wild weather swings and Ariana Grande's new Billboard record
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Good morning, folks. It’s National Pie Day. See what America’s five favorite pies are and check out a few local deals. Now, on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
Wild weather swings across the U.S.
Winter weather has wreaked havoc across the U.S. over the last two weeks. At least 75 people died from an arctic freeze, while the West Coast saw flash flooding. More extreme weather is on the way.
In the West: Hundreds of people in San Diego had to be rescued after record-breaking rainfall triggered floods that closed major roadways, cut power and led to impromptu evacuations. [Los Angeles Times]
In the South: Flash floods and damaging wind gusts are projected to batter the Gulf Coast and Southeast through the end of the week. [Fox Weather]
Across the U.S.: A large swath of the U.S. will warm up over the next few days as temperatures swing by as much as 50 degrees in some major cities. [New York Times]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🎵 Ariana Grande reaches milestone
Ariana Grande’s single “Yes, And?” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s her sixth song to top the chart, tying Taylor Swift for the most among women. [CBS News]
⚖️ Biden’s border victory
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Biden administration to remove a 29-mile razor wire barrier that Texas built to block migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Department of Homeland Security had argued the state was hindering federal agents’ work. [USA Today]
💰 ‘Free’ TurboTax services
The Federal Trade Commission barred TurboTax’s parent company Intuit from marketing its services as “free.” The agency said many consumers were ineligible and that Intuit was engaging in deceptive practices. [Reuters]
💼 Gen Z gets to work
More than a third of 16- to 19-year-olds had a job or were looking for one in 2023. It’s the highest annual rate of teen employment since 2009, according to the Labor Department. [Washington Post]
🏀 Towns, Embiid’s scoring records
Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns and 76ers center Joel Embiid set scoring records for the respective franchises, marking only the fourth time in NBA history that two players earned 60-plus points on the same night. [NBC Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🏀 It’s a night of NBA city rivalries: The Knicks play the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET, then the Lakers and the Clippers take the court at 10 p.m. ET. Both games are on TNT. [USA Today]
📺 The Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 2 finale airs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. [TVLine]
📚 Read Only Say Good Things, the tell-all memoir from Crystal Hefner, the wife of the late Hugh Hefner. [Yahoo Entertainment]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Daily Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1977, the celebrated TV miniseries “Roots,” which included Maya Angelou and LeVar Burton in its massive cast, began airing on ABC. It was nominated for 37 Emmys and took home nine wins. [AP]
3 QUESTIONS
What could we see from today’s New Hampshire primary? My Yahoo News colleague Will Rahn breaks down the stakes.
Lily: Will Donald Trump win by a landslide again today?
Will: The polls indicate that Trump has the lead, but 40% of N.H. voters are undeclared and surprises have been known to happen there.
Lily: Does DeSantis’s exit benefit Trump or Nikki Haley more?
Will: DeSantis was already polling poorly in the state. Now that it’s a two-person race, that might help Haley.
Lily: Looking at the 2024 election overall, will New Hampshire’s results matter?
Will: Yes. If Trump wins in another landslide, it’ll be very hard for Haley to stay competitive. She needs to do well.
Get more from Yahoo News: Read our politics coverage.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
A very pampered pet pig named Homer went viral after his owner, Valerie Cranmer, showed off his elaborate bedtime routine, which includes getting tucked into an actual human bed. “He loves bedtime,” Cranmer said, “and he will be out for the night.” [People]
Have a lovely day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Can consuming viral “immunity cubes” keep you from getting sick? A dietitian says they may be helpful, but to exercise caution. [Today]
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