In Britain, a record number of excess deaths occurred last year due to NHS strikes and the ongoing impact of the Covid pandemic. Nearly 53,000 more people died than expected, with strikes, the pandemic, and long waiting lists for medical treatment being the primary causes. The dire state of the NHS has resulted in patient abandonment and neglected basic care. The crisis has been intensified by the disruption and delays caused by the strikes.

During a televised New Year's Eve performance, Green Day's frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong, changed a line in their song "American Idiot" to criticize former President Donald Trump and his supporters. This alteration sparked anger from Trump supporters and drew Elon Musk's attention, who accused the band of selling out. Green Day has previously been critical of Trump and the GOP, frequently making political statements.

The Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions brace for a major snowstorm after experiencing a record snow drought. Cities like Boston, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. have gone years without significant snowfall. The storm's exact path is uncertain, but it has the potential to bring gale-force winds and rough seas.

The Digest, 1/1/2024 @400PM, CDT

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