An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Trump Jan. 6 report released; how to reduce dementia risk; school cellphone ban; and more

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The Justice Department released a report on Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case.

A key finding: There would have been ample evidence to convict Trump of trying to obstruct the 2020 election results if the case had gone to trial, special counsel Jack Smith wrote.
Why it matters: The report, released this morning, serves as the final public record of a historic prosecution that was abandoned after Trump's election victory. Read it in full here.

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Strong winds could cause "explosive" growth in the Los Angeles fires.

The latest: Dangerous winds are forecast to hit this morning, fanning the flames of multiple active fires that have killed at least 24 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods.
What else to know: Republicans say they want to put conditions on federal wildfire aid to California. And Hollywood is quietly debating whether to cancel awards shows.
For more: Listen to the latest episode of Post Reports.

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Pete Hegseth will face senators in a high-stakes confirmation hearing today.

It could be tense: Trump's Defense pick may be asked about a sexual assault allegation against him, although the FBI did not interview his accuser. Follow live updates here.
In other transition news: Village People and Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration — see the lineup here. And the MAGA movement can't stop its ugly infighting.
One more thing: Which promises did Trump keep in his first term? Try this quiz.

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A Gaza ceasefire deal may be in reach, officials say.

The details: The deal would temporarily halt the 15-month-long war and involve the release of Palestinian prisoners and 33 living hostages from captivity in Gaza.
Will it happen? President Joe Biden said yesterday the deal was "on the brink" and Trump said it could happen "by the end of the week."

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	At least eight Americans have been wrongfully arrested after being identified by AI.

The details: The people were identified through facial recognition software and arrested after police ignored evidence or failed to check alibis. Their cases were eventually dismissed.
Zooming out: These arrests are probably a small sample of the problem, a Post investigation found. The true number of false arrests fueled by AI matches is impossible to know.

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New cases of dementia will spike in the coming decades, a study found.

What to know: By 2060, 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop the memory-destroying condition each year. After age 55, 4 in 10 adults are likely to develop some form of it.
How to reduce your risk: Experts recommend these 15 science-based strategies. They include adopting a plant-based diet, regular exercise and having plenty of social interactions.

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Brazil is the latest country to ban cellphones in schools.

What the law does: Forbids students at elementary and secondary schools from using phones during school hours. The Netherlands, France and Italy have similar bans.
Could it happen in the U.S.? It already has in some large school districts. One Virginia school started testing a ban in September — see the results of the experiment here.

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Before you go … do you take daily aspirin? Recommendations for the pill have changed. Plus: How to improve your sleep position to wake up feeling better.

One more essential read: How New Orleans failed to protect Bourbon Street from attack, block by block.

And finally … test your news knowledge with The Post's daily quiz, On the Record. Click here to play. Or try our word games, Keyword and the brand-new Wridges.

You're all caught up. See you tomorrow.