A billboard depicting Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic on a building in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Monday won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated against COVID-19, but the government threatened to cancel his visa a second time. Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly reinstated Djokovic's visa, which was canceled after his arrival last week because officials decided he didn't meet the criteria for an exemption to an entry requirement that all non-citizens be fully vaccinated. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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Here are the headlines you Need2Know for Monday, January 10, 2022:
DJOKOVIC WINS
But not in a tournament this time. Novak Djokovic will be able to stay in Australia, according to the judge overseeing his case. Judge Anthony Kelly overturned the decision to revoke Djokovic’s visa on the basis that Djokovic was not given sufficient time to respond following the cancellation of his visa. No sign of the top tennis player as of yet, but the judge’s order specified he be released from the immigration center he has been detained in within half an hour of the ruling. While Djokovic is off this time, Australia’s immigration minister can still cancel his visa on new grounds. BBC
DEADLY BRONX FIRE
One of the deadliest fires in New York City’s history left 19 people dead, including nine children, and more than 60 injured. Authorities say the five-alarm fire in a Bronx highrise started with a faulty space heater and spread across hallways and units after a door was left open late Sunday morning. Several residents said they initially ignored the smoke alarms because they were common in the 120-unit building. AP
FULL HOUSE ICON DIES AT 65
Bob Saget, a stand-up comedian and actor known for his role as Danny Tanner on Full House, was found dead in an Orlando hotel on Sunday. The Philadelphia native got his start with a stint on CBS’ The Morning Program in 1987, just before landing his breakout role in the popular family sitcom. He gained more fame as host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, although he was also known for his raunchy stand-up performances. So far, no word on his cause of death. FOX 35
KAZAKHSTAN PROTESTS
Russian President Vladimir Putin is doing a victory lap for helping the president of Kazakhstan crush major protests over fuel prices and overall dissatisfaction with the country’s authoritarian government. At least 164 people were killed in last week’s protests after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev authorized a shoot-to-kill order for police in what he considered a coup attempt. REUTERS
UKRAINE DIPLOMACY
The U.S. and its allies are preparing a series of sanctions in case Russia invades Ukraine. The set of financial, technology and military deterrents, which includes cutting Russia’s largest financial institutions from global transactions, is being compiled in the hopes of deterring Moscow and Vladimir Putin from seizing parts of Ukraine. Talks between the U.S. and Russia begin today with additional talks planned for later in the week. NY TIMES
GALAPAGOS ERUPTION
The tallest Galapagos Island volcano erupted over the weekend, spewing ash and lava into the Pacific Ocean. While not a threat to humans or local species, the eruption from Wolf Volcano created a cloud of ash that rose 12,000 above sea level, causing eight people to evacuate. Ecuador’s Emergency Operations Committee is monitoring the eruption, in hopes that the lava does not flow to neighboring communities. THE HILL
COVID CROUP
Add to our list of growing COVID fears: croup. The barking cough is being found in children ages 5 and under who test positive for COVID’s Omicron variant. This is because Omicron typically settles higher in the respiratory tract rather than deeper in the lungs, doctors say. While croup’s harsh cough can be scary to hear for parents, the infection generally clears up in a few days. NBC NEWS
KF(FAKE)C
Reducing meat consumption in 2022? KFC’s new "chicken" item may help you meet your goals. Starting today the OG fried-chicken chain, in partnership with Beyond Meat, will begin offering faux-chicken nuggets in the U.S. for a limited time. KFC first tested the plant-based alternative in Atlanta in 2019, with the chicken nuggets selling out in hours. Vegan? Then you might want to skip this one, as KFC officials note the nuggets are still going to be cooked in fryers with other meat-based chicken. SACRAMENTO
SPOTTED…
…Gigi Hadid or Ariana Grande? The model flaunted a mile-high ponytail, much like the pop star's signature style, in two new Instagram pics. CHECK THEM OUT
…Adele posted a photo of what’s to come in her new music video for “Oh My God,” set to be released this Wednesday. CHECK IT OUT
LEFTOVERS: USED UNDERWEAR
New Norwegian soldiers will be issued used underwear, thanks to the worldwide supply chain mess. Troops leaving the service will now be made to turn in their skivvies and socks to pass along to the next generation of protectors. An Army spokesman said clothes in "good condition" will be washed, cleaned and passed along. INSIDER
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Hinge users who have children can opt-in to a $100 stipend up to $25,000 for childcare. Logan Ury, the director of relationship science for the online dating platform, noted the issue as an obstacle for single parents who want to go out on dates. "We have heard that singles with children have a hard time going on dates for one of the reasons being that it's just hard to find childcare and it's hard to be able to afford it," she said. Ury also said that the hot topic among Hinge's users is mental health and the prioritizing of mental health.
Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon are just a few of the nominees announced for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 induction. Results of the voting will be released in May, however, the ceremony date has yet to be announced.
On this episode of Cheddar Innovates: CEO of HereAfter AI discusses how artificial intelligence can be used to preserve family history and stories, and allow you to 'talk' to loved ones that have passed; Creator of the board game 'Travel Explore Discover' explains how she came up with the idea for this informative and educational board game, and how she's using the proceeds to give back to her community; Cheddar gets a look at Curiosity Stream's 'The Humboldt Current.'
According to the Federal Reserve, the investment gap between Black and white Americans has remained substantial, with only 34 percent of Black households joining in on the historic rise in the markets. Stacey Tisdale, the first Black woman to have reported from the NYSE and the CEO and president of Mind Money Media Inc., said that the data might not be as disheartening as it seems. "I think that number is very deceiving. That Federal Reserve study is actually from 2019, and it's very important that we all look beneath that number and look beneath the surface because there is nothing short of an investing revolution going on in the Black community," Tisdale said.
James Vlahos, Co-Founder and CEO of HereAfter AI, joins Cheddar Innovates to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to preserve family history and stories, and allow you to 'talk' to loved ones that have passed.
Ava Rathenberg, Creator of the board game 'Travel Explore Discover,' joins Cheddar Innovates to discuss how she came up with the idea for this informative and educational board game, and how she's using the proceeds to give back to her community.
An award-winning performance by the LSU Tiger Girls dance team is going viral on TikTok, but like many other viral tiktoks, this one had a larger story to tell. The story goes back to 2021 when for the first time in 22 years, the LSU dance team was informed it could not compete at Universal Dance Association Nationals. The team made their anticipated return to UDA Nationals this year with a performance that delivered a strong and clear message to their university. The LSU Tiger Girls walked away from the competition with their first national championship title in 12 years, redemption against the university that held them back, and of course- millions of new fans and friends on TikTok.
Solid-state battery maker Factorial Energy recently raised $200 million in a Series D round led by Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. Factorial says the funding will be used to accelerate commercial production and deployment of its solid-state battery technology, which the company says is safer, and offers up to 50% more driving range than current lithium-ion technology. Factorial also has joint development agreements (announced in late 2021) with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai, three of the top 10 global automotive manufacturers, to commercialize its batteries. Factorial CEO Siyu Huang joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL over racial discrimination, exposing a long-running problem the NFL has had with diversity in its top coaching and management positions. Eric Mitchell, the president and CEO of public relations and communications company LifeFlip Media, joined Cheddar News to delve into the scandal rocking the pro football world just before the Super Bowl. "There is a problem. If you look at who owns teams in the NFL, it's right, it's a good old boys club, it's a bunch of old white guys," he said. "So, it's exposing something that's been around for ages and now that we're sitting in 2022 has come up."
This April, Madison Square Garden will be hosting the first-ever women's boxing match to headline at the arena in its 140 years of history in boxing. Undisputed lightweight champion, Katie Taylor, and seven-division champion, Amanda Serrano, will go head-to-head for a career-high guaranteed seven-figure purse for both of them. The pair joined Cheddar News to talk about the upcoming "fight of their lives." "I mean, this is the first step I believe," said Serrano. "Unheard of, two women headlining the Garden, we get in the biggest paydays of our career, I hope it continues to break down barriers."
