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Welcome to the Full Auto News Podcast, here are the selections from stories that you should know.

 First Lady Jill Biden underwent a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove two cancerous lesions, one above her right eye and one on her chest. The procedure took place at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and the first lady is said to be in good spirits afterward. President Joe Biden accompanied her and will return to the White House with her in the evening.

 In other news:

 Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday due to a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots breaking down. The White House said there was no evidence of a cyberattack. President Joe Biden directed the Department of Transportation to investigate. The NOTAM system was unable to distribute new or amended notices to pilots, causing a ground stop for all departing flights. Passengers scrambled to rearrange trips and some found it difficult to determine how long delays would last. The FAA resorted to a telephone hotline to keep departures flying overnight, but as daytime traffic picked up, the phone system became overwhelmed.

In a completely unrelated story, Federal authorities have arrested and indicted over 100 people in 3 different states for gun and drug crimes. In Georgia, 76 people were charged with involvement in a gang-related network that distributed drugs like methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illegal drugs. In West Virginia, 34 people were charged with selling fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs that led to a spike in overdoses. In New York, 4 men were charged with selling over 50 guns to an undercover police officer and trafficking fentanyl and crack cocaine. The Biden administration is working to combat an uptick in violent crime, particularly involving guns.

In some News from around the world:

Police officer José Luis Soncco Quispe was burned to death by protesters in Puno, Peru, bringing the death toll from demonstrations in the wake of former President Pedro Castillo's ouster to 47. Prime Minister Alberto Otárola announced a three-day curfew and a day of mourning in Puno, while Peru's Ombudsman's Office reported that 39 civilians had been killed in clashes with police and seven had died in traffic accidents. The unrest began after Castillo's removal and arrest following his attempt to dissolve Congress and head off his own impeachment. His successor, Dina Boluarte, has proposed 2024 elections and supported investigations into police actions, but the unrest continues.

And, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has warned that North Korea's nuclear ambitions and missile tests pose a “serious threat” that could lead to a dangerous miscalculation and spark a wider conflict. Yoon has called for closer security cooperation with the US and Japan to counter the North’s “dangerous situation” and has discussed joint planning with the US, involving drills and simulations for nuclear delivery. Yoon has said he won’t pursue talks for the sake of talks with North Korea and has expressed support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. He has also spoken about the crowd crush tragedy in Seoul in October, saying that it was hard to understand how such a tragedy could happen in a developed country and that an investigation is needed before assigning blame.

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Welcome to the Full Auto News Podcast, here are some stories that you should know:

Coaching changes worked out in a big way for five of the 10 teams that hired new coaches in the 2022 season, leading them to the playoffs. Nyheim Hines' emotional kick return TDs for Buffalo on Sunday were also historic. He was the first Bills player to return the opening kick for a TD since Terrence McGee and the first player with two kick return TDs in a game since Leon Washington. The NFL had nine combined punt and kick return TDs this season, the second fewest in the Super Bowl era.

And some more NFL news,  Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin plans to use the $8.6 million in GoFundMe donations that poured into his toy drive fundraiser after suffering a cardiac arrest in the middle of a game to support young people through education and sports. He will also use proceeds from the sale of new T-shirts to raise money for the trauma center in Cincinnati that treated him. He has teamed with The Giving Back Fund, a nonprofit, to host the “The Chasing M’s Foundation” Charitable Fund to manage the donations. Fans have donated and star quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson have also provided support. Hamlin’s injury and recovery have created a boomerang of solidarity within the football community.  He is currently in stable condition and is joined by his parents and brother. 

In other news,  Carlos Correa has agreed to a six-year, $200 million contract with the Minnesota Twins after failed negotiations with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. The deal could be worth up to $270 million over 10 seasons, and includes an $8 million signing bonus, salaries of $32 million in the first two seasons, and team options for $25 million in 2029, $20 million in 2030, $15 million in 2031 and $10 million in 2032. The contract includes a no-trade clause, and could be worth up to $260 million over nine seasons.

And finally, a tennis story:

Novak Djokovic had just won the ATP Finals for a record sixth time and is now preparing for the Australian Open. Despite not being vaccinated, he is back in Australia due to the government waiving the vaccination requirements for visitors and the three-year ban that could have been imposed on him. Djokovic is the favorite to win the tournament, though Rafael Nadal is the defending champion. The response to Djokovic's return has been muted, though tennis players and fans alike are excited to have him back in the field. Djokovic has the mentality of always seeing himself as the best player in the world, regardless of any external factors.

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California is struggling to clean up and repair damage caused by a series of storms that began late last month. 17 people have died and more than half of the state's 58 counties have been declared disaster areas. Major highways were closed due to rockslides, flooding, and mud, and thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate due to rain-swollen creeks and rivers. Despite the rain, most of the state remains in extreme or severe drought. Damage includes washed-out roads and flooded seaside businesses, and even celebrities have been affected. Several homeless people have died and others are struggling to stay safe.

California has been hit with several storms in recent weeks, causing flooding and destruction in some areas. While this water is welcomed, it is not a cure-all for the state's long-term drought problems, which are being exacerbated by climate change. The storms have filled some reservoirs, but many remain below average, and the water will not be enough to solve the state's water problems.

Two public school districts have filed lawsuits against big U.S. social media companies, claiming they have created a public nuisance by targeting their products to children, worsening mental health and behavioral disorders, making it more difficult to educate students, and forcing schools to take steps such as hiring additional mental health professionals. The lawsuits face an uncertain legal road and the tech industry insists there are many ways social media's effects on teen mental health differ from other industries. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments next month over the extent to which federal law protects the tech industry from such claims and if the high court clears the way for the lawsuits, the districts will still have to prove that social media was to blame.

The Democratic Party has become more unified over the past year, with all members voting in favor of Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker. This unity will be tested by the Department of Justice's investigation into potentially classified documents found in Biden's former institute, and policy issues like immigration, police reform, minimum wage, voting rights, and access to abortion. Democrats are optimistic that the party can stay together heading into the next campaign, when both Congress and the White House are at stake. Joe Biden's aides and allies are preparing for a reelection run, despite Biden's age and low approval ratings.

Joe Biden was surprised to learn that government records were found at his former office space in Washington. A Republican on the House Intelligence Committee is requesting the US intelligence community to conduct a “damage assessment” of potentially classified documents. Biden's lawyers notified the National Archives about the discovery at the offices of the Penn Biden Center, and the Department of Justice is currently reviewing “a small number of documents with classified markings” found there. The White House Counsel’s office was requested to provide copies of the documents, communications about the discovery, and a list of those who may have had access to the office. The National Archives is reviewing the situation, and the Senate Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing on the documents. The former President Donald Trump is also asking for an FBI raid on Biden's homes.

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Sinkholes swallowed cars and floodwaters swamped towns in California as the state was wracked by more wild winter storms. Millions of people were under flood warnings and without power, and thousands had to evacuate. At least 17 people have died from the storms, including a pickup truck driver and motorcyclist killed when a tree fell on them. The storm has provided much-needed moisture, but its fury has created trouble that is expected to last into next week. Areas hit by wildfires in recent years face the possibility of mud and debris sliding down bare hillsides. Evacuation orders were lifted for wealthy Montecito, and sinkholes swallowed up two cars in Los Angeles.

The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans. The proposal would cap payments for undergraduate loans at 5% of borrowers' discretionary pay, cutting their bills in half, and require payments only for those who earn more than about $30,000 a year. It would also make it easier to get debt erased after making several years of payments, and it would prevent unpaid interest from being added to a borrower's loan balance. The proposal is intended to make college more affordable, but some critics have warned that it could lead to higher tuition prices and unchecked borrowing. The Education Department has now opened a public comment period on the plan.

The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched, with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in. The number of centers answering calls in Spanish grew from three to seven last year, and plans are underway to keep the momentum going with the federal government adding Spanish language chat and text options. States are expected to take over the operation and funding of the 988 line, but fewer than 20 have passed legislation to permanently fund their 988 line. Mental health issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the need for 988 services.

A nursing strike at two of New York City's largest hospitals is entering its second day. Negotiations have been productive at one of the hospitals, while at the other, talks have yet to resume. The strike is due to chronic understaffing, with nurses saying they are overwhelmed and burned out. The other hospitals in the group have reached agreements for pay raises, and nurses are hoping for a similar resolution.

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