SUMMARY: Florida is experiencing unusual freezing temperatures and snow, prompting AAA to offer safety advice. To protect homes, residents should remove hoses from exterior faucets, allow faucets to drip, and ensure they know their water shutoff valve location. Frozen pipes can cause significant damage, averaging $11,000 in repairs. For cars, AAA recommends using an ice scraper, checking tire pressure, and avoiding warming the car in enclosed spaces. Drivers should check weather conditions, pack an emergency kit, and maintain a safe distance on icy roads. In emergencies, stay in the car and avoid running the engine to save gas.

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SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s second inauguration attracted 24.6 million TV viewers, the smallest audience since Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. Viewership was lower compared to Trump’s first inauguration (30.6 million) and Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration (33.8 million). Inauguration coverage varied in length, with the extended broadcast likely lowering the average viewership as audiences tuned out over time. Fox News led with 10.3 million viewers during Trump’s swearing-in and speech, while other networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC had significantly fewer viewers. In contrast, Biden’s 2021 inauguration saw stronger viewership on CNN and MSNBC compared to Fox News.

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SUMMARY: Jules Feiffer, the Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, writer, and artist, died at 95 from congestive heart failure. Known for his comic strips, plays, screenplays, and children’s books, Feiffer’s work explored themes like communication breakdowns and societal issues. His strip “Feiffer” ran for over 40 years in *The Village Voice*. He also wrote novels, plays like *Little Murders*, and screenplays, including for *Carnal Knowledge*. In his later years, he transitioned to children’s literature and watercolor painting. Feiffer’s creativity and humor persisted until his death, with his wife noting his playful spirit despite aging.

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