| Good morning. It's Monday, Jan. 2, and here's what's in (blaming Gen X, voice memos) and out (blaming Millennials, enneagrams) for 2023. Now let's catch up from the weekend. |
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 | Waves of drones targeted key infrastructure in Ukraine overnight. | - What to know: The Russian attacks damaged some energy facilities, forcing power outages in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. At least four civilians were killed and dozens injured across the country over the weekend.
- What else? Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an unusually aggressive New Year's message, timing his broadcast with more missile attacks.
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 | Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to resign, died Saturday. |  Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. (Andrew Medichini/AP) | - What to know: The 95-year-old stepped down in 2013, after less than eight years, citing ill health. The move shook the church — and made way for the more liberal Pope Francis.
- When is his funeral? Thursday, with Pope Francis presiding. His body will be in St. Peter's Basilica starting today so people can "pay their respects," the Vatican said.
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 | Trailblazing journalist Barbara Walters died Friday. |  Barbara Walters interviews former president Richard Nixon in 1980. (Ray Stubblebine/AP) | - Her legacy: The 93-year-old was the first woman to co-host "Today" and co-anchor an evening news show in the U.S. She was a mainstay on ABC's "20/20" for years.
- What made her stand out: Masterful interviews with the powerful and famous, including President Richard Nixon, Cuban leader Fidel Castro and Monica Lewinsky.
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 | There was historic rainfall in San Francisco over the weekend. | - The numbers: Saturday was the city's second-wettest day in over 170 years, causing widespread flooding and evacuation warnings. More storms are expected this week.
- Why is this happening? Atmospheric rivers — conveyor-belt-like corridors of tropical moisture — that are covering Northern and Central California.
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 | A record number of Hispanic lawmakers will join Congress tomorrow. | - What to know: Fourteen newly elected Latino members — five Republicans and nine Democrats — will be sworn in.
- Who are they? Many are young and liberal. They include the first member of Gen Z, the first openly gay Republican elected to Congress, and the first Latinas from Colorado and Illinois.
- What else to know: The claims made by George Santos, a Long Island Republican who won a key House race, continue to unravel.
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 | The College Football Playoff had its first stunning upset this weekend. | - What happened? Texas Christian University beat Michigan 51-45 on Saturday at the Fiesta Bowl, the first time an underdog has made it through the CFP semifinals.
- What now? TCU will face No. 1 Georgia in the championship game next Monday. Georgia won 42-41 against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl on Saturday.
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 | You could get thousands of dollars this year to go green. | - How? With tax credits and other incentives meant to encourage people to switch to cleaner energy, many of which became available yesterday.
- The most impactful benefits: A credit to switch to a heat pump (a super-efficient combo air-conditioning and heating system) and an electric vehicle credit.
- What else to know: Depending on your income, you could qualify for upfront discounts, but those won't come until mid-2023. (Check this tool for what you might be eligible for.)
You're all caught up. See you tomorrow. But before you go … trying to start the new year with new habits? Here's how to succeed. Plus, some reasons to be optimistic about 2023.  (Jordan Robertson for The Post) | Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Prefer push notifications? Download The Post's app to get one when The 7 publishes. |
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