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Schiff Skips Trump’s SOTU as Dolan Rips Mamdani/Vance; Ukraine Hits Russian Missile Plant; Snooki Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer; Privacy-Safe Age Verification Debated; Northeast Braces for Major Blizzard as NYC Recruits Emergency Shovelers; Ireland Stuns England; Melikuziev–Agbeko Live Scorecard

Sen. Adam Schiff to Skip Trump’s State of the Union and Speak at an Alternative Event

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) plans to boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address next Tuesday and instead speak at an alternative event, according to MeidasTouch. Schiff is expected to appear at a counter rally on the National Mall as part of a growing group of Democrats choosing not to attend the address.

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan Says He Was Upset with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Criticized a Comment by Vice President JD Vance

Retired New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he was upset that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not invite him to the Jan. 1 inauguration, included few Catholics on the mayoral transition team, and skipped the installation of Dolan’s successor, Archbishop Ronald Hicks—breaking a tradition dating to 1939. Dolan also said he generally likes Vice President JD Vance but objected to Vance’s suggestion that U.S. bishops support immigration for financial reasons, calling it false and “scurrilous,” and said Vance later apologized. Dolan criticized Mamdani’s self-described socialism while also describing him as approachable and principled despite policy disagreements.

Reports Say Ukraine Struck a Russian Missile Factory

Reports indicate Ukrainian Defense Forces hit a Russian missile production facility that manufactures some of Russia’s fastest and most lethal missile systems.

Snooki says she has been diagnosed with cervical cancer

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, known for “Jersey Shore,” said on Friday that she has cervical cancer.

Online age verification can be secure and privacy-preserving

Online platforms are expanding efforts to confirm users’ ages while aiming to protect personal data. Discord has announced it will begin testing age verification for some users, joining a growing number of services trying to verify who is behind the screen.

Philadelphia declares a snow emergency as a major nor’easter could bring up to 18 inches of snow

Philadelphia has declared a snow emergency ahead of a strong nor’easter expected Sunday into Monday, with a Winter Storm Warning in the city and a Blizzard Warning along the coast. Light precipitation is forecast to start Sunday morning, with the heaviest snowfall expected Sunday night into early Monday, and totals potentially reaching 18 inches in parts of the region.

Ireland Revive Title Challenge with Record Away Win Against England

Ireland boosted their title hopes by beating England away from home in a record-setting victory.

New York City Seeks Emergency Snow Shovelers Ahead of Blizzard, Requires Multiple IDs

New York City is recruiting temporary emergency shovelers as a powerful nor’easter is forecast to bring 10 to 18 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 55 mph, prompting a state of emergency and city outreach mobilization. The sanitation department says workers will clear snow and ice from public areas like bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants, with pay starting at $19.14 an hour and rising after 40 hours. Applicants must be at least 18, eligible to work in the U.S., and provide two photos plus two forms of ID and a Social Security card—requirements contrasted with the city’s voting rules, which generally do not require voters to show ID at the polls.

Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Sena Agbeko: Live Round-by-Round Scorecard

World Boxing News is providing a live, round-by-round scorecard for the 10-round super middleweight fight between Bektemir Melikuziev and Sena Agbeko. Melikuziev is looking to build momentum at 168 pounds, while Agbeko is aiming to halt his rise and reassert himself in the division.

AccuWeather Issues Blizzard Warning for Parts of New Jersey and Delaware

AccuWeather reports that a nor'easter is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds, prompting a blizzard warning for parts of New Jersey and Delaware.

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