Editorial and Headlines Jan 18th 2025

My name is David Daniel Ball

Here are some recent headlines from the categories of world politics, health, environment, and sport:

World Politics:
• President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea detained on insurrection charges.
• Jury Rules CNN Defamed Navy Veteran - Awards $5 Million
• 145 Democrats Vote Against Deporting Illegal Alien Sexual Predators from U.S.
• Joe Biden Declares Proposed 28th Amendment As “Law Of The Land” (It Isn’t)
• SCOTUS Upholds TikTok Ban 9-0
• Countdown to the Second Trump Inauguration
• Fire Consumes One of the World’s Largest Lithium Battery Plants in CA - Officials Not Fighting Blaze

• Biden notifies Congress of intent to lift Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism label.

• Trump moves inauguration indoors due to freezing temperatures.

• CIA employee pleads guilty over leak of classified Israeli plans.

• Mozambique's ex-finance minister sentenced in US to 8-1/2 years in prison over 'tuna bonds' scandal.

• Lebanon's new PM sees positive atmosphere in cabinet formation talks.

Health:
• Princess of Wales announces cancer remission following treatment.

• WHO warns of potential disease spread due to conditions in Gaza.
• There's no precise answer on how much alcohol can be consumed without increasing health risks.

• Residents of unburned homes reported health symptoms months after Marshall Fire.

• High fluoride levels linked to lower IQs in children, sparking debate over water fluoridation.

Environment:
• Polar vortex set to envelop much of US in freezing temperatures.

• Global emissions increase threatens climate goals.
• Los Angeles wildfires trigger air quality warnings and health concerns.

• California's Air Resources Board drops plan to ban diesel semi-trucks.

Sport:
• Erling Haaland signs a groundbreaking 9.5-year contract with Manchester City.

• Neymar reveals tensions with Mbappé following Messi's arrival at PSG.

• Tom Brady responds to criticism from Baker Mayfield regarding his leadership style.

• Tadej Pogačar wins men's road race at the World Championships with a solo attack.

• Japan's forwards score to help Reims win in the French league.

These headlines provide a snapshot of current events across these diverse fields as of January 18, 2025.

Editorial, I use Grok and Bongino report to make these headlines. Grok’s inputs are terribly biased, but not as badly as ChatGPT. Grok is unaware that CO2 is essential for life on Earth, and there isn’t enough at the moment to optimally grow plants. But if we ever reach that level, CO2 would still be a trace gas. Eliminating CO2 makes no sense. Climate change is over credited with fire events caused by mismanagement of forests. The timber industry is the oldest sustainable industry and Greens oppose it.

Deep State is still maneuvering to kill Trump. Maybe by drone. Maybe by radiation weapon. Maybe by crazed assassin. Can the republic survive such a thing? It is telling that an old recording is leaked, purporting to show LBJ killed JFK. No one seems surprised, although had any said so they would be censored and reviled by FB, Youtube or Google. But, lets ban Tictoc? A general is recorded saying how he intends to kill Trump. Why does Biden Administration not take action? I don’t mean action selling out Israel for terrorism. In that instance, Biden acts quickly and perseveres.

The beginning of wisdom is not to worry about the Devil, but to hold to God. You aren’t designed to fight the devil, and might dance to its’ tune. But, the Lord has won. Don’t let the devil confuse you and steal His victory. Love God. Lord Jesus, thank you for your gift and for your gifts. I sometimes worry, when I should rejoice.