Good Morning H-TOWN! I hope everyone had a fantastic first day of 2025—did you sneak in that workout you promised yourself? I definitely did! Day two is here, so let’s keep the momentum going and make the most of it! We’ve got some big headlines for you, including an upcoming chill in the weather and a few stories that definitely caught our eye, plus a special update from our newest field reporter! Stay tuned, stay warm, and let’s tackle this day together!

H-TOWN HEADLINES

• Forecast: An arctic blast is expected to bring freezing temperatures to Texas late next week, potentially marking the state's first freeze of 2025. Meteorologists are monitoring the situation to determine the intensity of the freeze and the possibility of wintry precipitation—Single people will be freezing🥶

• Arrests: Three suspects were apprehended in Houston following an ATM robbery at Education First Credit Union in Beaumont. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday when an ATM maintenance worker was robbed. The suspects were later detained in Houston.

NATIONAL HEADLINES

• ISIS in Louisiana: A Texas man, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, born and raised in Beaumont, drove a rented truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street during New Year’s celebrations, killing 15 and injuring over 35. The suspect was killed in a shootout with police, and an ISIS flag along with potential explosives were found in his vehicle. The FBI has classified the attack as an act of terrorism.

• Explosion: A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring seven. The vehicle, loaded with fireworks and gas canisters, is being investigated by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism. The suspect has not yet been identified—Breaking News by our newest Field Reporter: Jagdeep Singh

• Memecoin Surge: Elon Musk’s name change to “Kekius Maximus” and profile update featuring Pepe the Frog triggered a dramatic 900% surge in the value of a related meme coin. While interpretations of his actions vary, the immediate market reactions underscore the turbulent impact of high-profile endorsements in the digital asset space.

• Trump's Crypto Embrace: Donald Trump's supportive stance on cryptocurrencies threatens to overshadow incoming EU regulations for digital assets. Companies like Binance are shifting focus to the US, motivated by Trump's promise to make the country "the crypto capital of the planet".

I CANNOT STOP WATCHING BEAST GAMES. Despite harsh critiques from reviewers who’ve labeled it “pathetic” and raised concerns about contestant treatment, I find it to be the most addictive reality TV ever to hit any streaming platform. I first watched the show during a family visit at my in-laws' house, and even my mother-in-law—who isn’t usually a TV person—literally stopped what she was doing to stand and watch for 30 minutes straight. That’s the magnetic pull of Beast Games. MrBeast has taken everything he knows about capturing attention on YouTube—fast-paced edits, jaw-dropping stakes, and constant action—and translated it to television with the added depth of storylines. Now we can follow character arcs, root for heroes, and boo villains, all while marveling at the sheer spectacle.

Beyond its entertainment value, the scale of this show is unprecedented. MrBeast, who started as a kid filming YouTube videos on a webcam, now commands the largest game show in history, with a $5 million prize and a production budget reportedly near $100 million. He recently shared on social media that Beast Games is the number-one most-watched show on Amazon Prime Video in over 50 countries. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying he’s a mastermind who has revolutionized how reality competition shows are made and consumed. If you haven’t tuned in yet, prepare to be hooked—this is MrBeast’s world, and we’re all just glued to the screen. The 4th episode of the season is LIVE TODAY! GO WATCH IT!

Reader’s Note: MrBeast is not paying me to say this—these opinions are all mine.
(I wish he was though lowkey - Jimmy if you’re reading this hmu bby I’m cheap…just need $1M)