These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, January 7, 2020:
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U.S. Jobless Claims Near Pandemic Low as Economy Strengthens
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week, the latest sign that employers are laying off fewer people as they struggle to fill a record number of open jobs and meet a surge in consumer demand.
Need2Know: Back to School, Tracking Fred & Trebek's Replacement
California will be the first state to impose a 'vax or test' rule for teachers. Heatwaves and Tropical Storm Fred highlight the extreme weather woes. And Alex Trebek has TWO replacements. These are the headlines you need to know.
Animals Like Dogs and Sheep Provide Humane Solutions to Nature's Invasive Problems
Animals have been important co-workers for humanity in keeping environmental checks for millennia. Michelle Castillo reports on how some species are helping to keep down some invasive nuisances.
'Jeopardy!' Producer Richards Named Host; Role for Bialik
Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer Mike Richards as Trebek’s successor.
Need2Know: Cuomo Resigns, Spacesuit Delay & Sleeper Hit of Summer Renewed
Jill and Carlo discuss the fallout from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation and what's next for the Empire State. Plus, what Will Smith has to do with a prominent anti-vaccine meme and why NASA is delaying its return the moon.
China's Wandering Elephants May Finally Be Heading Home
An elephant herd that made a yearlong journey into urbanized southwest China, raiding farms and even a retirement home for food, appears finally to be headed home.
Need2Know: Vaccines for Soldiers, Govs in Peril & Lead-Footed Drivers
The COVID overflow tents are going back up in Texas, infrastructure vote today, Cuomo's not the other governor at risk of losing his job, and why is everyone driving like they're in the Fast & Furious movies?
In Absence of Live Music, TikTok Gives Musicians a Way to Grow
Cheddar's Michelle Castillo talks to musicians thriving on TikTok as live music still struggles amid the pandemic.
Some Praise, Some Doubts as Facebook Rolls Out a Prayer Tool
Facebook already asks for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers. The social media giant has rolled out a new prayer request feature, a tool embraced by some religious leaders as a cutting-edge way to engage the faithful online.
