An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Golden Globe winners; more wild winter weather; a historic moon launch; and more

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Good morning. It's Monday, Jan. 8, and we're a little alarmed by the obsession with Stanley tumblers. Now let's catch up from the weekend.

Leaders in Congress reached a deal that would avert a government shutdown.

What's in it? The $1.66 trillion agreement, reached yesterday, preserves funding for key domestic and social safety net programs despite Republican demands for cuts.
What now? Lawmakers must pass the deal soon to prevent a shutdown. Funding for roughly 20% of the federal government runs out Jan. 19, and the rest on Feb. 2.

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The FAA grounded Boeing 737-9 Max planes after a midair accident.

What happened? An Alaska Airlines plane's door plug — a paneled-off exit in the plane's wall — blew out midflight on Friday, leading to an emergency landing.
The latest: 171 Boeing planes were grounded for inspection Saturday, causing dozens of flight cancellations. The missing door plug was found in a Portland, Ore., backyard.

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The Supreme Court will decide whether Donald Trump can run for president.

What to know: Justices will rule on whether Trump can appear on primary ballots, or should be disqualified over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, they announced Friday.
Why it matters: It will have a major impact on this year's election. Trump is the Republican front-runner, but his place on primary ballots is being challenged in several states.
In related news: The court will also decide if federal law requires emergency room doctors to provide some abortions, even in states that ban the procedure.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin failed to disclose a lengthy hospitalization.

What happened? The Pentagon chief didn't tell the White House for days that he had been in intensive care beginning Jan. 1 following an elective medical procedure last month.
Why it matters: Top Cabinet officials normally disclose their whereabouts and health conditions. Austin, who remains hospitalized, said he "could have done a better job."

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A high-impact storm system is set to slam central and eastern states.

What to expect: Blizzards could hit parts of the central Plains and Midwest in the coming days, and damaging winds could cause power outages on the Gulf and East coasts.
This weekend: A storm dumped over a foot of snow in parts of the Northeast. And a damaging tornado hit Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

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"Oppenheimer" and "Succession" dominated at the Golden Globes.

What happened? Stars of film and TV hit the red carpet last night in Hollywood, for the first time since the end of writers and actors strikes, sporting big sleeves and bare chests.
What else won? FX's "The Bear" won best TV comedy and "Beef" had a big night. "Barbie" won a new category for box office achievement. See all the winners here.

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The U.S. launched its first spacecraft to the moon in more than 50 years.

What to know: The uncrewed commercial spacecraft is expected to land on the moon Feb. 23. This morning's launch is part of NASA's plan to return humans to the lunar surface.
What to watch for: A different company, also commissioned by NASA, is planning a landing Feb. 22 — a sign of the new space race between companies, not countries.

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Before you go … the College Football Playoff championship is tonight: Here's what to know about Michigan and Washington.

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The New Year Reset: Is coffee or tea better for your health? We let them fight it out.

You're all caught up. See you tomorrow.