Thursday, January 9, 2025

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

Part I (00:14 - 02:26)
Former President Carter’s State Funeral Today: What to Look For in the Funeral Service as Our Nation Mourns the Loss of a President

Part II (02:26 - 14:31)
We are Witnessing the Largest and Deadliest Fire in LA County History: Absolute Devastation to Human Lives and Civilization as Fires Rip Through Southern California

• Fish at center of key conservation fight not a distinct species after all by YaleNews (Mike Cummings)

Part III (14:31 - 24:36)
Meta Drops Fact-Checking: Mark Zuckerberg Announces Significant Change to Censorship Policies Across Meta’s Social Media Platforms

• Mark Zuckerberg says ending fact-checks will curb censorship. Fact-checkers say he's wrong. by CBS News (Kate Gibson)

Part IV (24:36 - 27:15)
A Single Bluefin Tuna Just Sold for $1.3 Million in Japan – That’s A Lot of Sushi

• Tuna weighing as much as a grizzly bear sells for $1.3 million in Japan by The Washington Post (Leo Sands)

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