An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Japan’s deadly earthquake; why millennials are living with their parents; a tortoise turns 191-ish; and more

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Jan. 2, and we're hopping around taking this quiz to find out if we're fit for our age. Now let's catch up.

What to know: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's law aimed to limit the court's power over government decisions and had led to widespread protests in Israel.
Why it matters: The ruling could spark a leadership crisis as Israel wages war on Gaza. Netanyahu is already facing calls to resign over his failure to stop Hamas's Oct. 7 attack.
What else to know: The Israeli military plans to pull some troops from Gaza, even as it vows "prolonged fighting."

The details: Tens of thousands of homes were reportedly destroyed by the quake, which shook Japan's western coast yesterday and created tsunami waves about four feet high.
The latest: Japan has lifted all tsunami warnings but continued to issue earthquake warnings this morning as small aftershocks rocked Ishikawa prefecture.

What happened? Lee was visiting the site of a new airport in the city of Busan when a man appeared to strike him in the neck with a weapon. Lee was taken to a hospital.
The investigation: The attacker, who was apprehended by police, appeared to be posing as one of Lee's supporters and asked for an autograph. His motive remains unknown.

What to know: Republicans are more sympathetic to those who stormed the Capitol and fewer hold Trump responsible three years after the attack, a new Post poll shows.
Why? The shift has partly been fueled by misinformation. It comes during a crucial election year in which Trump faces criminal charges relating to the riot.

What happened: Michigan beat Alabama, 27-20, yesterday in the Rose Bowl. And Washington survived a late scare to defeat Texas, 37-31, last night in the Sugar Bowl.
What's next: The College Football Playoff national championship game, next Monday in Houston, featuring two undefeated teams. It kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.

The numbers: In 2022, a record 27% of first-time buyers moved directly from a friend's or family member's home, according to Realtor data. In 2023, it was 23%.
Why? To save money. Millennials face record-high rents and a bruising real estate market with soaring home prices and mortgage rates.

Jonathan with veterinarian Joe Hollins in 2022. (Kevin Gepford)

Who? Jonathan, the 400-pound tortoise on St. Helena Island, of course. He celebrated another year yesterday — but 191 is a conservative estimate, and he may be even older.
How did he celebrate? Eating fresh clover and having a snooze. He's blind and can't smell anymore, but still shows a zest for life, with multiple lovers and a healthy libido.

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You're all caught up. See you tomorrow.