❄️ Axios PM: Snowpocalypse sequel

Plus: Griner freed | Thursday, December 08, 2022

Open in app View in browser   Presented By Business Roundtable   Axios PM By Mike Allen · Dec 08, 2022 Good afternoon. Today's newsletter, edited by Sam Baker and copy edited by Sheryl Miller, is 338 words, a 1½-minute read.     1 big thing: Arctic weather alert Satellite imagery of the impending "Greenland Block." Image: Weatherbell   An extreme weather pattern now hovering over the North Atlantic may boost the odds of a white Christmas this year for many Americans, Axios' Andrew Freedman reports. The powerful system — known as a "Greenland Block" — typically leads to cold and snow in the eastern U.S., parts of Europe and Asia. 🌨️ Flashback: Conditions are reminiscent of the blizzard-inducing setup in 2009–2010. That's the winter when "Snowmageddon" and "Snowpocalypse" storms buried mid-Atlantic states. 🎄 The system, already bringing frigid temperatures to the U.K., gives the eastern U.S. an increased chance of snow between Dec. 20–30, after a period of unusual warmth. Share this story.     2. Brittney Griner is coming home President Biden and Cherelle Griner speak on the phone with WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner today. Photo: The White House via Reuters WNBA star Brittney Griner is finally free, after spending nearly 10 months in a Russian prison. "Brittney will soon be back in the arms of her loved ones, and she should have been there all along," President Biden said as he announced the prisoner swap that led to Griner's release. Details: In exchange for Russia sending Griner back to the U.S., the U.S. agreed to release Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who had been serving a 25-year sentence. Go deeper.     A message from Business Roundtable 50 years of advocating for a stronger America     Business Roundtable CEOs have helped shape policies to create and maintain long-term economic prosperity. These policies include a competitive tax code, workforce development, climate change progress, streamlined regulation and rules-based trade. Explore their impact and priorities.     3. Catch up quick 7-year-old Rihanna Chihuaque receives a COVID-19 vaccine on Nov 12, 2021, in Chicago. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images The FDA has authorized updated COVID vaccine boosters for kids as young as 6 months. Go deeper. Congress is about to repeal the military's vaccine mandate, over the Pentagon's objections. (Wash Post) American money now bears the signature of Janet Yellen, the first female Treasury secretary. Go deeper.     4. Harry and Meghan vs. the media Image: Netflix Conflict with the British press animates much of the first three episodes of "Harry and Meghan," which are now available on Netflix. "Truth be told, no matter how I tried, no matter how good I was, no matter what I did, they were still going to find a way to destroy me," Meghan said of the couple's press coverage, some of which has been criticized as racist. What's next: The final three episodes of the series, which the couple co-produced, will be released Dec. 15.     A message from Business Roundtable 50 years of promoting a thriving U.S. economy     Business Roundtable CEOs lead companies that account for: 37 million American jobs. $3.5 trillion in annual wages. $10 trillion in sales activity. 24% of U.S. GDP. Learn more about the economic impact and policy priorities of Business Roundtable.   Are you a fan of this email format? Your essential communications — to staff, clients and other stakeholders — can have the same style. Axios HQ, a powerful platform, will help you do it.   Axios thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. If you're interested in advertising, learn more here. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Axios, 3100 Clarendon B‌lvd, Arlington VA 22201   You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from Axios. Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get Axios in your inbox.   Follow Axios on social media: