SUMMARY: Southern Californians are facing gusty winds and an increased wildfire risk, less than two weeks after deadly fires killed 27 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The National Weather Service warns of a “particularly dangerous situation” in Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to low humidity and Santa Ana winds, with gusts potentially reaching 100 mph in certain areas. Windy conditions and very low humidity are expected until Thursday. Firefighters continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have devastated over 14,000 structures. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has deployed resources to respond quickly to any new fires.

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SUMMARY: Keke Palmer’s buddy comedy *One of Them Days* led the North American box office over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, earning $11.6 million, narrowly beating Disney’s *Mufasa: The Lion King* at $11.5 million. *One of Them Days*, which cost $14 million to produce, stars Palmer and SZA and is the first Black female-led theatrical comedy since *Girls Trip*. Despite strong reviews, the overall box office was weak, with the weekend total under $80 million, one of the lowest since 1997. Other top films included *Wolf Man* and *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*.

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SUMMARY: Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the U.S. will feature performances by Carrie Underwood, the Village People, and other artists, with notable figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg among the invited guests. The ceremony, moved indoors due to cold weather, will include Trump’s family and select dignitaries. His inaugural address will focus on unity, strength, and fairness, highlighting his campaign promises, including a massive deportation operation and border security. Foreign leaders, such as Argentina’s president and Italy’s premier, will attend, marking a break from tradition. Trump’s speech will emphasize a “golden age” for the U.S.

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