Government shutdown deadline; ‘Melania’ premiere; how volunteering slows aging; and more
Friday, January 30. The seven stories you need to know today.
January 30, 2026
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January 30, 2026
Government shutdown deadline; ‘Melania’ premiere; how volunteering slows aging; and more
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