In Greece, the high prices of baby formula strain families financially, contributing to a shrinking population. Meanwhile, in the UK, the government seeks to expedite migrant deportation flights to Rwanda before the next election, with the flagship legislation known as the Rwanda Bill clearing the House of Commons. However, opposition peers may propose changes that could cause delays. Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion within his own party over flawed legislation, and he addresses the nation following the MPs' vote on the Prime Minister's Rwanda plan. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom plans to veto a bill that would ban tackle football for children under 12, prioritizing the strengthening of safety measures instead. The bill has faced opposition from concerned parents and marks the state's third failed attempt to ban youth tackle football. Over in politics, despite Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa caucus, critics downplay it by highlighting that nearly half of Iowa Republicans voted against him. However, his closest rival, Ron DeSantis, only garnered 21 percent of the vote, and other anti-Trump candidates still remain in the race. Two-thirds of Iowa Republican voters continue to support Trump, even amidst criminal charges. Attention now turns to New Hampshire, where polls show a close competition between Trump and Nikki Haley. Finally, tensions between Pakistan and Iran escalate as Pakistan conducts retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian soil targeting terror groups along the border.

The Digest, 1/18/2024 @230AM, CDT

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