Abortion clinics closing, presidential polling, newest Olympic sport: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN
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1⃣ Abortion access
Dozens of abortion clinics closed after the Supreme Court revoked the federal right to an abortion in 2022 — mostly in states that enacted bans. But the churn has continued, and now states with policies that protect abortion rights are trying to do more with less.
2⃣ Presidential polling
Gallup, one of the country’s best known polling firms, is no longer tracking presidential approval or favorability of political figures. It marks the latest in a long line of shifts in the public opinion landscape.
3⃣ Get motivated
How have you been doing with your New Year’s resolutions? It’s easy to backslide, but experts offer tips to help you move beyond the excuses and exercise more — day in and day out.
4⃣ Adrenaline rush
Skimo — short for ski mountaineering — is the only sport making its debut at this year’s Winter Olympics, but it boasts a long and fascinating history that stretches back decades.
5⃣ There are no leftovers
Each day, a steady stream of customers make their way to a tiny hole-in-the-wall chicken shop. Some are tourists from China who traveled thousands of miles to eat there.
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Deep dive: A team of shipwreck hunters discovered the Lac La Belle, a luxury steamer that sank more than 150 years ago in Lake Michigan. Take a closer look.
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A fresh perspective: The women wear high-collared puffer jackets and billowing sports jerseys in acid yellow and bubblegum pink. Spanish artist Nieves González’s sumptuous paintings make her a rising star.
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Quiz time
Stephen Colbert said CBS scrapped his interview with James Talarico, who is running for a US Senate seat in which state?
A. Florida
B. Georgia
C. California
D. Texas
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Quiz answer: D. The late-night host said CBS lawyers wouldn’t allow Talarico, a Democrat from Texas, to appear on the show because of threats from the FCC.
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