What has a new immigration law…

Texas. Yesterday, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) signed what could be one of the strictest state immigration laws in the country. Under Senate Bill 4, state authorities can arrest and deport people who are suspected of illegally crossing the border with Mexico. Migrants could face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on whether it's their first or second offense. Abbott called the legislation “so extreme” that it would deter migrants from entering Texas. Immigration rights advocates said it could lead to racial profiling. Texas Democrats penned a letter calling on the Justice Department to sue and stop the law from going into effect in March.

Where the verdict is in…

Jonathan Majors' trial. Yesterday, a jury found the “Creed III” and Marvel star guilty on two counts of misdemeanor assault and harassment. Earlier this year, Majors’ then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari accused him of assaulting her. During the two-week trial, Jabbari testified that Majors attacked her during an argument after she saw a romantic text on his phone from someone else. Jabbari said the incident left her with a cut behind her ear and fractured finger. While he was acquitted of counts that required proof he acted with intent, Majors still faces up to a year in prison for the assault and harassment charges. In the meantime, Marvel has dropped him.

What’s steeling itself…

US Steel. Yesterday, the more than 100-year-old US company agreed to be bought by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel in a more than $14 billion deal. The news moves the steel-production heavyweight to a foreign owner at a time when politicians have been working to keep steel production in the US — and just as the 2024 election cycle is heating up.

...Oh and speaking of big business: Apple Watches. Yesterday, Apple said it’s temporarily pausing sales of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 Apple Watches in the US amid an intellectual property dispute over its Blood Oxygen feature.

Where people are on high alert…

China and Iceland. Yesterday, state media said a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern China, killing at least 118 people and injuring more than 300 others. It comes as a volcano erupted in Iceland's southwestern Reykjanes Peninsula, spewing smoke and lava. Iceland's government reportedly said it doesn't pose a threat to people.

What the latest parenting debate is about...

Tongue ties.

Who we’re hoping also gets a dance number…

Uncle Fester.