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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight — and he warned that “it’s going to be a long speech.” Special coverage starts at 8 p.m. ET on CNN. These are four things to watch.
Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
The Trump administration delivered a serious blow to US climate policy by repealing the longstanding scientific finding that greenhouse gas pollution poses a danger to humans. Now come the court battles — and there are plenty of opponents.
Efforts to get NASA’s historic moon journey off the ground have stalled once again as engineers navigate a new problem with the rocket. The space agency is now targeting no earlier than April to launch Artemis II.
Rottnest Island, a tourist hot spot off the coast of Perth in southwestern Australia, is famous for its beautiful beaches and cuddly quokkas. But there’s a dark history behind this island paradise.
You’ve probably seen a kid glued to their tablet at a restaurant while their parents enjoyed dinner. Some moms and dads want more real-world adventure and hands-on activities for their children.
The beloved hospital comedy returns with a new heartbeat — and the same old heart. You’ll recognize several familiar faces.
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Yosemite’s ‘lava waterfall’ draws large crowds
Thousands of visitors gather each February at Yosemite National Park to witness the rare “Firefall” phenomenon. This occurs when sunlight hits Horsetail Fall at just the right angle, creating a visual effect that turns the waterfall a molten orange.
Yosemite’s ‘lava waterfall’ draws large crowds
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🌋 ‘Lava waterfall’: People flock to Yosemite National Park every February to see the “Firefall” phenomenon. When sunlight hits at just the right angle, the visual effect turns the waterfall a molten orange.
📸 A whale of a photo: This image of a rare white humpback whale calf and its mother took top honors at the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards.
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🤖 Which tech company just pledged $50 billion to tackle AI inequality?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. Apple
D. Meta
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: US tourists stranded in Mexico amid ‘really scary’ cartel violence following drug lord’s killing
🧠 Quiz answer: A. Microsoft said it will invest the money to help bring artificial intelligence to lower-income countries.
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