Jason Kelce, Elton John, James Earl Jones & More - 1/17/2024

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'

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Today's Rundown:
Jason Kelce tells Eagles teammates he's retiring, sources say
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39320253/jason-kelce-tells-eagles-teammates-retiring-sources-say

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job
https://apnews.com/article/bill-belichick-falcons-coach-interview-e1909862534765f19b36356685a6849f

Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
https://apnews.com/article/james-dolan-harvey-weinstein-sexual-assault-lawsuit-beda85d53094dcec80123c4c7ce3a720

Ex-President Donald Trump set to face jury over sex abuse and defamation claims
https://apnews.com/article/trump-carroll-lawsuit-defamation-trial-5e536a371df5245b7bf390d1f864b5dc

YouTube begins new wave of slowdowns for users with ad blockers enabled
https://9to5google.com/2024/01/13/youtube-new-wave-slow-downs-ad-blocker/

‘World’s oldest dog’ has title suspended as claim is investigated
https://news.yahoo.com/world-oldest-dog-title-suspended-121532326.html

Elton John achieves rare EGOT status with Emmy win for Dodger Stadium farewell concert special
https://apnews.com/article/elton-john-emmys-win-egot-850eeed09e29fde6e39ecc7ede2f8686

Uber shuts down alcohol delivery service Drizly three years after its purchase
https://www.engadget.com/uber-shuts-down-alcohol-delivery-service-drizly-three-years-after-its-purchase-065818346.html

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ONE DAY OLDER ON JANUARY 17:
James Earl Jones (93)
Kid Rock (53)
Zooey Deschanel (44)

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1806: The first child was born in the White House. James Madison Randolph was the son of Thomas Mann Randolph and Martha (Jefferson) Randolf, the daughter of President Thomas Jefferson.
1929: Popeye debuted in a comic strip called Thimble Theatre.
1962: The first indoor ski slope, the Ski-Dek Center in Buffalo, New York, opened in a former movie theater.

PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Ditch New Years Resolutions Day
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/ditch-new-years-resolution-day#:~:text=January%2017%20or%20Ditch%20New,forget%20your%20New%20Year's%20resolutions.



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