Today’s Quick Take
Mostly normal day. A couple items worth being aware of.
Watch: Fishing on a frozen river for respite from the war in Ukraine
- Weather impact depends on where you are and when.
- Small prep helps if you’re nearby.
- Otherwise: just be aware.
No action unless you’re nearby—then review local advisories and adjust plans if needed.
Weather gets coverage because early warning prevents avoidable harm.
Dangerous winter storms put millions on alert nationwide
- Forecast coverage is wide to prevent avoidable harm.
- Most people will see mild effects or none.
- Local alerts beat national headlines.
If this is your area: check alerts, avoid risky roads, and keep plans flexible.
Weather gets coverage because early warning prevents avoidable harm.
John Mellencamp shares his unconventional advice to his children about work
- This does not change most people’s day-to-day plans.
- There are no official actions most readers need to take.
- Good to know, but not worth your attention today.
Do nothing. This won’t change your day.
Big moves get attention because they’re measurable drama—up or down—everybody reacts.
Bills' Josh Allen addresses viral photo of wife Hailee Steinfeld wearing Broncos gear
- This is mostly noise relative to real-world impact.
- No decisions or actions are required here.
- Move on.
No action — you can safely move on.
It’s being covered because it’s attention-grabbing, not because it’s personally urgent.
Police identify human remains found 20 years ago
- This does not change most people’s day-to-day plans.
- There are no official actions most readers need to take.
- Good to know, but not worth your attention today.
No action needed. Skip it.
Weather coverage is broad because early warnings prevent avoidable harm.
U.S. East coast hit by freezing cold, dangerous snow
- This is being covered, but it’s not personally actionable.
- Most people won’t feel any effect.
- Not a “today problem.”
No action needed. Skip it.
Weather coverage is broad because early warnings prevent avoidable harm.
Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different
- This is informational, not practical.
- Most readers won’t need to change anything because of it.
- Safe to skip.
Do nothing. This won’t change your day.
Courts create winners, losers, and rules—coverage starts long before final outcomes.
A.I. Is Coming to Class. These Professors Want to Ease Your Worries.
- This is mostly noise relative to real-world impact.
- No decisions or actions are required here.
- Move on.
Nothing today. Don’t spend brainpower on it.
It’s being covered because it’s attention-grabbing, not because it’s personally urgent.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix breaks ankle during team's overtime defeat of the Buffalo Bills
- This is being covered, but it’s not personally actionable.
- Most people won’t feel any effect.
- Not a “today problem.”
No action needed. Skip it.
It’s news because it’s notable — not necessarily because you need to act.
Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
- This is mostly noise relative to real-world impact.
- No decisions or actions are required here.
- Move on.
No action needed. Skip it.
It’s being covered because it’s attention-grabbing, not because it’s personally urgent.
Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
- This is mostly noise relative to real-world impact.
- No decisions or actions are required here.
- Move on.
Nothing today. Don’t spend brainpower on it.
It’s news because it’s notable — not necessarily because you need to act.
'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea
- This is being covered, but it’s not personally actionable.
- Most people won’t feel any effect.
- Not a “today problem.”
Do nothing. This won’t change your day.
It’s being covered because it’s attention-grabbing, not because it’s personally urgent.