SUMMARY: A series of cold fronts will impact Central Florida over the next two weeks, resulting in temperatures colder than normal. This week, high pressure will bring cooler, drier winds with daytime highs in the mid to upper 60s and nighttime lows in the low to mid 40s. A front arriving late Friday will drop weekend temperatures further, with Saturday highs around 10 degrees below normal, reaching the low to mid 60s and potential frost overnight. Next week starts warmer but will see another cold front, bringing highs back into the mid to upper 50s and possibly freezing temperatures by next weekend.

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SUMMARY: Jimmy Carter’s recent passing revived discussions about his controversial decision to boycott the 1980 Moscow Olympics, a choice that denied hundreds of athletes their Olympic dreams and is viewed as a significant political misstep. The boycott, fueled by U.S. disapproval of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, received broad support from the U.S. Olympic Committee. Many athletes, like Edwin Moses and Jesse Vassallo, have shared their feelings of loss over missed opportunities. The repercussions lingered, impacting future Olympics, and underscoring the ongoing politicization of sports, particularly with current tensions surrounding Russia and its actions in Ukraine.

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SUMMARY: Florida has enacted one of the strictest social media bans for minors, prohibiting children under 14 from having accounts and requiring parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. This law, supported by parents, targets social media features deemed harmful, like infinite scrolling. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizes it’s about addressing addictive functionalities rather than regulating speech. Platforms must enforce the rules, with penalties for noncompliance, and parents can sue. Mental health educators warn of risks like anxiety and low self-esteem in teens, while supporters cite concerns about predators targeting children. The law’s implementation awaits a preliminary court decision in February.

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