| Good morning. It's Friday, Jan. 19, and if you're about to set off for work, you should try out The 7 podcast for your commute. Find it here. Now let's catch up. |
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 | Congress passed a bill to prevent a costly government shutdown this weekend. | - The details: Both the Senate and the House approved the bill, which will fund the federal government until March. It goes to President Biden to sign ahead of tonight's deadline.
- But the problems aren't over: Lawmakers are struggling to agree on long-term government funding plans. Yesterday's stopgap bill is designed to give them more time.
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 | A federal report criticized the confused response to the Uvalde shooting. | |
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 | Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to keep his name on primary ballots. | |
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 | Houthi militants are continuing to attack commercial ships in the Red Sea. | |
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 | Limits on one of the nation's deadliest air pollutants are being toughened. | - What is it? Soot, tiny particles that come from power plants, cars and trucks. It can get into your lungs and bloodstream and cause health issues like asthma and heart disease.
- What's new? The EPA is expected to lower limits for soot in the atmosphere as soon as next week. It could prevent up to 4,200 premature deaths a year, officials say.
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 | Panera Bread is facing another lawsuit over its Charged Lemonade. | - Why? Lauren Skerrit, 28, alleged she ended up with lasting heart problems after drinking 2½ of the lemonades, which have four times the caffeine of a cup of coffee.
- Why it matters: It raises more questions about whether the drink, still sold by Panera, is safe. Two families have alleged their loved ones died after drinking it.
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 | The world's "oldest dog" may not have been so old after all. | - The good boy in question: Bobi, who was celebrated as the oldest dog to have ever lived when he died last year. He was said to have been 31 — about 200 in human years.
- What's new? Guinness World Records launched a "formal review" of Bobi's title, it announced this week, after doubts were raised about his supposed age.
Before you go … what to watch this weekend: Ava DuVernay's latest film "Origin" is in theaters. What to do: Plan an optimally relaxing vacation. And now … end your week by playing On the Record, The Post's quotable quiz. The weekend version is 10 questions, and you can risk all your points on a final bonus question. Ready to play? Click here. Or try our word game, Keyword. The January Reset: This $10 purchase can improve your sleep and boost your brain health. You're all caught up. See you Monday.  (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington 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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