SUMMARY: CNN plans to lay off around 200 employees, or six percent of its global workforce, as part of a major restructuring aimed at transitioning towards digital media during Donald Trump’s second term. The changes are driven by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s $70 million investment, targeting $1 billion in digital revenue by 2030. CNN will replace traditional linear television roles with new digital positions, expecting to post over 100 job openings in early 2025. CEO Mark Thompson emphasized the necessity of adapting to evolving news consumption habits to maintain high-quality journalism. Programming changes are also anticipated.

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SUMMARY: President Trump threatened to withhold federal disaster aid from wildfire-affected Los Angeles unless California changes its water management practices, blaming Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom for the state’s struggles with wildfires. In a Fox News interview, he reiterated false claims about fish conservation efforts causing water shortages. As Trump prepares for a presidential visit to California, he also discussed reforming FEMA and met with endangered House Republicans, seeking unity amidst internal party disagreements. Additionally, he nominated Andrew Puzder for EU ambassador and Sean Curran as head of the Secret Service, while suggesting investigations into President Biden.

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SUMMARY: Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation to address local governments opting out of House Bill 581, which freezes property assessments at the rate of inflation. The bill was approved by 63% of voters in November, but some entities, including Oglethorpe and Gwinnett counties, have opted out, citing reasons like maintaining educational services or local homestead exemptions. Local governments must hold public hearings to file their intent to opt out by March 1. Critics, like the Tax Foundation, warn the bill could negatively impact the housing market by discouraging homeowners from selling and complicating new construction. Some governments are still deciding.

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