What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, ‘SNL’ music and ‘Babygirl
Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starring in the wedding comedy “You’re Cordially Invited” and The Weeknd’s album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Director Robert Zemeckis’ “Here” with Tom Hanks, Sterling K. Brown returns to TV as a Secret Service agent and there’s a sequel to “Citizen Sleeper,” the surprise gaming hit of 2022.
Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction
The Department of Energy announced Jan. 16 that it has closed a $6.57 billion loan to electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian for an electric vehicle plant that previously had been put on pause. The loan will support the construction of the 9 million-square-foot manufacturing facility near the city of Social Circle, Georgia, near Atlanta. The project anticipates will create 2,000 full-time jobs through construction, according to the announcement. Rising costs caused the firm to pause construction of the plant in the spring of 2024. The EV manufacturer — which selected Chicago-based Clayco as the general contractor — said at the time it remained committed to the project.
Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary
The U.S. Senate has approved the nomination of Sean Duffy as secretary of the Department of Transportation. The 77-22 confirmation vote on Tuesday springs the former Wisconsin congressman into the helm of a department overseeing agencies that fund transportation infrastructure projects and regulate safety in the automotive, aviation, rail and trucking industries. “Throughout his congressional service, Secretary Duffy was a steadfast supporter of hardworking truckers and the work that they do to deliver the nation’s freight,” American Trucking Associations CEO and President Chris Spear said in a statement. “We look forward to building on our partnership with Secretary Duffy in the years ahead to modernize our infrastructure and increase the resiliency of our supply chain.”
Want to win a $100 gift card? Participate in USA TODAY's Winter Book Challenge!
Now that the year's resolutions have been set and the first month is almost over, are you ready to up the ante on your 2025 reading goals? As a booklover, this time of year always stirs up a certain ambition in me – with the whole year ahead, the reading possibilities are endless. Will I beat last year’s tally of 50 titles? (Signs point to yes, given my new title as USA TODAY’s Books reporter.) Will I finally get to some of the books collecting dust on my bookshelf? Can I better utilize my local library?
Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California's water amid wildfire response
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to circumvent federal and state laws dealing with California's water system in an effort to provide the southern part of the state with necessary water resources to fight wildfires. Almost immediately after the onset of the recent spate of wildfires in Los Angeles, "firefighters were unable to fight the blaze due to dry hydrants, empty reservoirs, and inadequate water infrastructure," the executive order said.
Much-needed rain falls on parched Southern California, Southwest U.S.
After weeks of dry weather that contributed to the spread of historic and deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Southern California is finally getting some rain. A slow-moving low-pressure system was expected to linger over the Southwest, bring showers through the early work week and help end Southern California's lingering wildfires and one of the driest stretches of weather in the region's recorded history.
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
As cleanup efforts get underway in the Los Angeles area neighborhoods marred by wildfires, one of the biggest challenges is the large number of lithium-ion batteries that were caught in the flames. The batteries power most plug-in hybrid cars and electric vehicles, and are used in golf carts, e-bikes, laptops, cellphones and wireless earbuds. They’re also found in power banks that provide backup energy during outages, which have become increasingly popular in homes.
Defectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine
Few people understand what may be going through the minds of North Korean soldiers fighting and dying for Russia in the war against Ukraine. But Lee Chul Eun is one of them. Lee, 38, a North Korean defector and former soldier now living in South Korea, said it is “devastating” to see troops from the reclusive, communist-ruled North being sent abroad by leader Kim Jong Un, “only to then give up their youth for a land that is not even theirs but the foreign land of Russia.”
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
As cleanup efforts get underway in the Los Angeles area neighborhoods marred by wildfires, one of the biggest challenges is the large number of lithium-ion batteries that were caught in the flames. The batteries power most plug-in hybrid cars and electric vehicles, and are used in golf carts, e-bikes, laptops, cellphones and wireless earbuds. They’re also found in power banks that provide backup energy during outages, which have become increasingly popular in homes.
Miss America says she's following the Lord in world that's 'broken, polarized and divided'
Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent. In early January, the nursing student representing Alabama was crowned Miss America in Orlando, Florida. The 22-year-old is the fourth Miss Alabama to earn the coveted title. "I am very driven by my faith," Stockard told Fox News Digital. "Based on the morals and the values that my family taught me, I believe that every single person is called to make a difference.
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