These are the headlines you Need 2 Know. * **Shutdown Day 20:** President Trump will travel to McAllen, Texas, today to push his case for a wall at the southern border. Meanwhile, federal workers will miss their first paycheck tomorrow as agencies like the Coast Guard advise their furloughed workers to hold a garage sale or work as a “mystery shopper” to make ends meet as the shutdown continues. Read more [here](https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2019/01/09/coast-guard-families-told-they-can-have-garage-sales-cope-with-government-shutdown/?utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Need%202%20Know&utm_term=.a23cfa33d94b). * **Stormy Meeting:** Trump walked out of a meeting with Democratic leaders after Sen. Chuck Schumer says the president “sort of slammed the table.” Trump tweeted that the meeting over the partial government shutdown was “a total waste of time.” Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters outside the White House: "It's cold out here and the temperature was not much warmer in the Situation Room.” Read more [here](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/424591-trump-rips-pelosi-and-schumer-after-meeting-total-waste-of-time?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Snow Alert:** A cold front has descended over much of the country and will be followed by a significant weekend snowstorm that will impact parts of the midwest, south, and east coast with snow and ice accumulations from St. Louis to D.C. Read more [here](https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2019-01-07-late-week-snow-threat-south-east?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Hostless Oscars:** The Oscars are going hostless this year, according to Variety. It would be only the second time in the show’s history there will be no host; the first was 30 years ago and not well-received. Comedian Kevin Hart was slated to host the Feb. 24 awards, but stepped down over controversy about past homophobic tweets. Read more [here](https://variety.com/2019/film/news/oscars-no-host-2019-kevin-hart-1203103010/). * **Kevin Hart:** Kevin Hart wouldn’t directly answer questions when Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan repeatedly asked him about the Oscars controversy, saying he’s “over it.” Hart, who has apologized, says he’s “done all that he can do.” He did confirm he will not be hosting this year. There’d been speculation he could wind up back with the gig. Read more [here](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/im-kevin-hart-hosting-oscars-year-60255569?utm_source=Need%202%20Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Justice Department:** Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general overseeing the Russia investigation, is expected to step down from his post only after the special counsel finishes his work. Sources told NBC that Bob Mueller is expected to conclude the wide-ranging investigation by mid-to-late February, and a report would follow a few weeks later. Read more [here](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/rod-rosenstein-plans-leave-justice-department-after-new-attorney-general-n956571?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Bacon Blitz:** McDonald’s is adding several bacon items to its menu. Starting January 30, you’ll be able to buy Cheesy Bacon Fries, The Big Mac Bacon burger and Quarter Pounder Bacon burger. Read more [here](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/09/mcdonalds-cheesy-bacon-fries-big-mac-bacon-quarter-pounder-bacon-burger/2524746002/?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Bezos Divorce:** Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, have filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. Bezos, who is the richest person in the world worth around $137 billion, is reportedly dating Lauren Sanchez, a former television host and estranged wife of a prominent Hollywood agent. It is unknown if Bezos and his wife have a prenup.Read more [here](https://pagesix.com/2019/01/09/jeff-bezos-has-been-seeing-former-tv-anchor-lauren-sanchez/?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Coaching Debate:** A Dallas sportscaster known for his viral monologues slammed the NFL for not hiring enough minority coaches. Dale Hansen of WFAA said of Kliff Kingsbury being hired to coach the Arizona Cardinals: “He's an offensive genius, he's young — and he's white, and not necessarily in that order." Watch [here](https://twitter.com/wfaa/status/1083227947727814657?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Curtis vs. Fiji Girl:** Jamie Lee Curtis let her displeasure over the "Fiji Water Girl" be known via social media. The actress posted an image that shows the Golden Globes Fiji Water Girl ー who shot to fame after appearing in the background of multiple red carpet photos ー in the photo and called out Fiji and Moet for “blatant promotions.” See the post [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZR1W3HTI4/?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Saved by the Bell:** Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Dustin Diamond, who played Zack and Screech on "Saved By The Bell," haven’t spoken in more than 20 years. Gosselaar told Bravo’s Andy Cohen they last spoke in 1994. Gosselaar has previously spoken out against Diamond’s tell-all book, released in 2009. Read more [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/in-only-90s-kids-will-only-care-news-mark-paul-gosselaar?utm_source=Need%2B2%2BKnow&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). * **Leftovers:** A San Francisco assemblyman got creative when touting proposed legislation that would mandate businesses offer electronic receipts to customers. At his press conference, he had a prop: a man dressed as a long paper receipt ー with a straight face ー standing on a stool. See it [here](https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/california-law-banning-paper-receipts-bill-waste-13518700.php?utm_source=Need+2+Know&utm_campaign=d30e48c1d3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_10_2019_7_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_97f672225d-d30e48c1d3-316045885). Cheddar's Hena Doba gets into the latest. Subscribe to the Need 2 Know newsletter [here](https://theneed2know.com).

Share:
More In Culture
Crypto Trends to Watch in 2022
Bitcoin's rise to the mainstream has been a wild ride this year. The cryptocurrency is trading a little under $49,000 Wednesday morning and is set to finish the year sharply higher than where it began earlier this year. Ether prices also soared this year, rising from $730 per coin to nearly $4,000. Ben Armstrong, founder of Bitboy Crypto, joins us to discuss what's in store for crypto in 2022.
Tips for Finding the Job You Love
Misty Gaither, Senior Director, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Indeed, joins Cheddar Wellness to discuss some of the top motivating factors for job switchers, and advice for finding a fulfilling, long-lasting job.
Flight Attendants Call For More Safety and Trainings Amid Disruptive Passengers
According to the FAA, airlines have reported over 5,000 incidents involving unruly passengers this year, with more than 3,600 of those involving people who refused to wear face masks. As a result of all this, airline crews are calling on the federal government to step in to implement protocols to help ensure safety on the ground and while in flight. President of the Association of Flight Attendants- CWA Sara Nelson, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
School Closures Surge Amid Omicron Surge
Schools are shutting down in droves as the highly contagious omicron variant surges across the country. Denisha Merriweather, director of public relations and content marketing at the American Federation for Children, an advocacy organization for vouchers and tax credits for school choice, joined Cheddar's "Opening Bell" to discuss the impact of remote learning on children. She argued that school districts have to be more proactive about the steps they are taking to engage students, and if they are unable to form better teaching methods, parents should be able to find alternative schools.
'Succession' Stock Check: Logan Wins Again
J.D. Durkin breaks down the season three finale of HBO's 'Succession', and reveals whose stock is up, whose is down, and who is the final 'Boar on the Floor' of the year.
Metaverse an Opportunity for Brands to 'Stay Refreshed' in Evolving Landscape
Howard Yu, LEGO professor of management and innovation at IMD Business School and author of "Leap: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can Be Copied," joined Cheddar to discuss the mania surrounding the concept of the metaverse. He particularly noted how companies in the retailing sector like Nike are leveraging it. "I think metaverse really opens up a window for brands to think about how can they, ongoing-wise, engage with the consumer, engage with the target audience, so their brand continues to stay refreshed in the changing environment," Yu said.
Load More