💬 Double texting

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It’s Tuesday, January 28 — here are today’s three featured stories:

  1. The negotiations between Trump and Colombia involving deported migrants.

  2. The Super Bowl matchup is set between the Chiefs and the Eagles.

  3. The pros and cons of double texting.

1) As Trump plans for 2024, reinstating over 8,000 troops discharged over COVID-19 mandates aims to rectify previous "punitive actions".

2) Denmark plans to spend $2.05 billion to bolster Arctic defenses amidst US interest and sovereignty concerns.

4) Trump's order blocks gender-affirming care in federal prisons, mandating trans women be housed in men's facilities.

6) Dr. Phil joined immigration raids for transparency, raising potential legal and ethical issues.

9) FxStreet introduces Scott Bessent's plan for a gradual 2.5% universal US tariff, aiming to reach 20%.

12) Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary, plans to prevent over $4 trillion tax hike by extending Trump's tax cuts.

Trump vs. Colombia

The Hindu says Trump's deportation approach to Colombia was forceful. Military planes and tariffs disrupted diplomatic ties between the nations.

Al Jazeera says Colombia's taken a blow: Trump's deportation orders really tested the two countries' diplomatic relationship.

CNN shares a win for Trump in the deportation saga: Colombia gave in to U.S. terms after threats of economic backlash.

The New York Times supports Colombia's stand: President Petro's stance against accepting deportees fueled tensions with the U.S.

Meanwhile, the LA Times reports Trump's tariffs were Colombia's punishment for defying U.S. deportation flights.

Chiefs vs. Eagles

LA Times: Chiefs and Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl! The Chiefs narrowly beat the Bills 32-29 in a thrilling AFC Championship, while the Eagles crushed the Commanders to win the NFC Championship. Super Bowl LIX will be Feb 9th in New Orleans.

NPR: But it’s not just any Super Bowl – it’s a rematch. The Chiefs are eyeing their third straight win, and the Eagles are out for redemption after their narrow loss to the Chiefs two years ago.

Washington Examiner -- It'll be a star power showdown -- Can Barkley and Hurts out perform Mahomes and Kelce?

NBC: It should be a great game -- both teams have powerful offenses, hopefully its high scoring!

Double texting

WikiHow: A double-text is when you text someone twice before they respond, usually with some time in between the messages. Some people don't mind it, but it can be a turn-off to some.

This Redditor says you should if the person doesn't respond to the first message, but don't bombard them if you've already got a convo going.

Another Redditor disagrees, gorget the taboo. Double texting can show that you care and want to connect.

This Redditor says give it a shot if you feel the conversation is dead -- what's the worst that can happen?

But Lifehacker warns that double texts can feel desperate early on -- choose wisely, and make sure that the content of the message is appropriate!