Today is Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:
Good morning,
A new bill in Vermont is introducing emojis to license plates.
State Representative Rebecca White introduced the proposal, which would let drivers add one of six emojis to the license plates. The symbols will not replace any letters or numbers assigned by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles or what is selected by the vehicle’s owner.
It has still not been decided what the license plate would look like or what emojis would be available, but the bill was presented before the Committee of Transportation last week.
News from The Post:
The Stand for Peace and Justice Vigil takes place every Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Athens County Municipal Court. Find out more about the vigil here (The Post)
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was elected to be the 2020 state co-chair of the Appalachian regional commission. (The Post)
Here’s a profile on Ohio’s oldest scholarly publisher, Ohio University Press (The Post)
Scores and Game Times:
Here’s everything you need to about Ohio men’s basketball’s upcoming road match against Northern Illinois (The Post)
Here’s how things are currently shaping up for Ohio women’s basketball in the Mid-American Conference (The Post)
Athens Weather
Today is cloudy with no precipitation. The high is 39 degrees and the low is 27 degrees, so make sure to wear lots of warm clothes. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 vote Monday to make it more difficult for low-income immigrants to legally move to or remain in the U.S. (CNN)
Atari-themed hotels complete with e-sports studios and game rooms will begin construction in the U.S. in the middle of 2020. (The Verge)
Now that the coronavirus is in the U.S., here’s a guide on how to protect yourself (CNN)
