SUMMARY: North Georgia is bracing for a cold blast with below-freezing temperatures expected for the next 7 to 10 days. Local leaders are opening warming shelters in several counties, including Fulton and DeKalb, to keep residents safe. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens held meetings to ensure community safety, emphasizing the importance of checking fireplaces and being cautious with cooking and heating devices. Residents are also reminded not to leave pets outdoors when temperatures drop below 20°F. Shelters are open until Saturday, with potential extensions due to ongoing cold weather. For transportation and shelter details, residents can visit local websites.

Many counties have opened warming shelters as they get ready for below-freezing temperatures to hit the metro Atlanta area.

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SUMMARY: In Kansas City, Ty Hayden discovered an urn left in his Uber after checking for belongings. The driver was unaware of how long it had been there. Assuming it belonged to a friend, Hayden later learned it had been lost before their ride. Currently stationed in Florida, he left the urn with his mother, Erin, who is trying to find its owner through a Facebook post that has been shared nearly 200 times. With no identifying marks on the urn, they hope to return it to its rightful family, meanwhile keeping it safe in their home.

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SUMMARY: President Joe Biden has officially blocked the proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, reaffirming his commitment to prioritize American steel companies. Despite the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) failing to reach a consensus on national security risks, Biden emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S.-owned steelmaking capacities. Concerns from labor unions about job security and financial transparency also influenced his decision. While the acquisition had supporters, including some lawmakers, Biden’s rejection may strain U.S.-Japan relations, especially as Japan is a key ally and major holder of U.S. debt.

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