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| Good morning. It’s Monday, Jan. 26, and we regret to inform you that tax season has begun. But the good news is that there are plenty of options to file for free. Now let’s catch up. | |
 | A fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent is fueling outrage in Minneapolis. | | |
 | The colossal winter storm has passed, but extreme cold is still a danger. | - This weekend: The storm barreled across an unusually large swath of the country, causing power outages and deaths in multiple states. See photos of the ice and snow here.
- As the storm departs: Surges of dangerous and even record-breaking cold are arriving and could impact 210 million people. Find out the cold forecast for your state on this map.
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 | Trump will try again this week to reset his affordability agenda. | | |
 | Trump is ramping up his lawsuits against the media. | - In the past year: Trump has filed a flurry of lawsuits against outlets he alleges marred his reputation. Targets include ABC, CBS and the New York Times — track the suits here.
- But resistance to Trump continues: SNL found a new way to skewer the president this weekend, with a fake awards show to honor those succumbing to Trump — watch here.
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 | The matchup for Super Bowl LX is set. | | | Quarterback Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to victory last night at Lumen Field. (Kevin Ng/Reuters) | |
 | How bad is your stove for your health? Look it up. | - The danger: Using a gas stove exposes you to nitrogen dioxide. Longer term exposure above safe limits can increase rates of lung cancer and heart disease, researchers warn.
- Check your risk: Where you live, how often you cook and whether you open your windows affects exposure. Find out what harm your stove is doing using this calculator.
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 | There are cheaper, low-tech ways to make water healthier. | | | Experts estimate that people who drink only bottled water may be ingesting an additional 90,000 microplastic particles every year. (Washington Post illustration; iStock) | - Do you drink bottled water or tap? Many people choose bottled for their health. While it can reduce concerns about contaminants, it may increase exposure to plastics.
- Expert advice: We listed three simple steps that can make a difference in water quality. If you remember only one thing, please avoid bottled water that has been left in a hot car.
Before you go … airline food isn’t always a joke: Here are the best meals you can get on a flight. Plus:
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