| 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. |
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 | Israel's high court struck down a judicial overhaul yesterday. | |
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 | At least 48 people were killed by a powerful earthquake in Japan. | - 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.
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 | South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed this morning. | - 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.
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 | Republican loyalty to Donald Trump and rioters has climbed since the Jan. 6 attack. | - 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.
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 | Michigan and Washington advanced to college football's title game. | |
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 | More millennials are living with their parents to save money for a house. | - 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.
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 | The world's oldest living land animal turned 191-ish. |  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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