{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-january-14-17-2025-p3skpyxP","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Today's News, January 14-17, 2025","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/12f221e7-dbee-44bf-a861-1da84f975393/wwop-todays-20news-20cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/44b829b8-beb6-41bd-99e4-b7d62ded5e3b\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Today&apos;s News, January 14-17, 2025\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In political news, President Trump’s inauguration schedule confirms a plan to sign numerous executive orders on day one, signaling a swift policy shift. Outgoing President Biden, nicknamed \"Rutabaga,\" faced criticism for his legacy, commuted over 2,400 sentences, and warned of a “tech-industrial complex.” Internationally, Denmark debates joining the U.S., and Trump’s administration has outlined a tariff-based tax plan. Meanwhile, wildfires and policy mismanagement plague California, with lawsuits against utilities and misallocated funds under scrutiny. Cultural shifts reveal distrust in religion, even among churchgoers, while economic issues include soaring mortgage rates, a TikTok ban, and lawsuits against major corporations like Capital One and John Deere. Globally, Trump’s envoy has influenced Middle Eastern diplomacy, but concessions are still contested. Entertainment highlights include divorce rumors about Barack Obama, Bob Uecker’s passing, and legal troubles for a Pulitzer-winning cartoonist. Finally, an English school’s sports stadium sits unused due to noise complaints."}