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Saturday, January 20, 2024

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Sat Jan 20 2024

 

John Riley Audience Editor

๐Ÿ‘‹Good morning! I'm John Riley, and I hope that you are safe and weathering winter's latest shenanigans . Now why not settle in for a look at some of the best stories from USA TODAY?

But first, let's talk football: The NFL playoffs move on to the divisional round today and Sunday. Here are our expert picks on who will win and which games are most watchable.

NASA's bold plan to take down the space station

๐Ÿš€NASA is laying the groundwork for the demise of the International Space Station, home to crews of astronauts since 2000. The space agency is seeking proposals for a spacecraft that can dock with the station and safely direct it to crash in an ocean upon its retirement in 2030. Read more

You're a millionaire? Join the club.

๐Ÿ’ฐSometime around age 50, the average American can now expect a household net worth exceeding $1 million, new data shows. How did that happen? Household wealth swelled at a record pace during the pandemic, fed in part by surging home values. Read more

Let's mind our own business, shall we?

๐Ÿ”’When Princess Kate announced that she would be having abdominal surgery, it set off immediate speculation about the reason. But the reality is that everyone deserves privacy when they withhold health details. Read more

Winter weather 101: Survival tips ๐ŸŒจ️

Winter emergency kit: 10 items to keep in your car
Winter storm: How to drive in a winter storm
Frozen windshields: How to defrost windshields quickly 
Freezing pipes: How to prevent your pipes from freezing
Power outage: How to prep, what items you need 

Wait, there's more: Scroll down๐Ÿ‘‡ for more great USA TODAY stories. See you next week!

In this combination of photos, President Joe Biden speaks on Aug. 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, left, and former President Donald Trump speaks on July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. More than 50 countries that together house half the world's population have national elections expected in 2024. The year looks set to test even the most robust democracies and strengthen the hands of leaders with authoritarian leanings. From Taiwan and Russia to India and South Africa, the   bumper crop of contests has huge implications globally.

The 2024 election season is barely 5 days old, but many Americans already want it to go away.

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Rhea Perlman, from left, Lucy DeVito, and Danny DeVito arrive at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
 

Danny DeVito had a sweet shout-out for Rhea Perlman. We can learn from them.

Perlman and DeVito still aren't divorced. And it's not because they are fighting over assets. How can exes have such a mature and healthy relationship?

Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710720 ORIG FILE ID: 20231217_pjc_su5_264.JPG
 

QB confidence meter: Any playoff passers trustworthy beyond Mahomes?

All eight of the remaining NFL playoff quarterbacks have shown some degree of promise. But which passers can truly be trusted by their team and fans?

E. Jean Carroll being crowned Miss Indiana University in 1963.
 

E. Jean Carroll was once 'Miss Indiana U.' Why is she in the news now?

Carroll grew up in "middle America." As a kid, she felt she could get a job doing whatever she wanted, which as it turned out, was to be a writer.

Grandparents' day gifts
 

This mom's outrageous request went viral: Why grandmas hate being called that

Are terms like "grandma" and "grandpa" a thing of the past? Some baby boomers apparently hope so.

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo addresses media at a press conference announcing his hiring.
 

Patriots' new head coach makes bold statement about race

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo did something remarkable at his introductory press conference. He spoke honestly and bluntly about race.

Plane in bad shape
 

Is my flight safe? Here's how to tell before you board

There are some signs that your flight could be dangerous, particularly if you're traveling internationally or in a country with lax regulations.

2023 Miss America Grace Stanke crowned Miss Colorado Madison Marsh as the New Miss America 2024 in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.
 

Miss America 2024 is an active-duty Air Force officer, Harvard student

Madison Marsh is the 2024 Miss America after being crowned Sunday. She is the first Air Force officer to hold the title in the competition's history.

18. Apples     "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" goes the saying. Just opt for organic apples whenever you can, Nadler said. Otherwise, you may be consuming pesticides as well. Apples are among the most contaminated foods on the market, according to agricultural activist group Environmental Working Group's 2019 "Dirty Dozen" report. Apples are a rich source of phytochemicals (chemicals produced by plants) and   some studies have linked the fruit to reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes. Apples also act like antioxidants, which some research suggests can help remove carcinogens from the body.    ALSO READ: 45 Fall Superfoods That Won't Break the Bank
 

What is the healthiest apple? Unique health benefits of the fruit.

Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith – there are so many types of apples to choose from. Beyond sweet and tart, these ones have the most health benefits.

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