Abstract
- Historical Event: On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree.
- Celestial Event: A rare planetary alignment, known as a “planet parade,” will occur in January. Six planets—Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn (visible to the naked eye), and Uranus, Neptune (requiring a telescope)—will align. The best viewing time is shortly after dark.
- Canoo Bankruptcy: Electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy due to funding shortages. Despite contracts with Walmart and USPS, the company couldn’t sustain operations in a competitive EV market.
- Tech Leaders at Trump’s Inauguration: Major tech figures, including Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Shou Zi Chew, attended Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Musk will co-lead a new Department of Governmental Efficiency focused on cutting federal spending.
- FDA Approves New Depression Treatment: Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray “Svatos” has been approved for standalone treatment of severe depression. It works by targeting glutamate and has shown rapid, significant improvement in patients.
- Animal Rescue: Big Dog Ranch Rescue saved 78 dogs from Los Angeles wildfires and Texas freezing temperatures, relocating them to safety in Florida.
Keywords: Elizabeth Blackwell, medical degree, planet parade, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Canoe, electric vehicle startup, Amazon, Google, Tesla, TikTok, Johnson and Johnson, nasal spray spva, severe depression, Los Angeles wildfires, animal rescues
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It’s Thursday January 23, and you’re listening to the Copilot daily. Now, on this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the us to earn a medical degree. So let’s dive into the news.
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Six planets are aligning this month. Here’s the best time to see the ‘planet parade’
All About January’s Rare Planetary Alignment and How to See the ‘Planet Parade’
A rare celestial event is happening this January. Six planets will align in the night sky. This is known as a planet parade. While planetary alignments are common, seeing so many planets at once is not. The planets. Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye. Uranus and Neptune will need a telescope. The best time to see them is in the first couple of hours after dark. Find a dark spot with a clear view of the horizon. Enjoy this spectacular view of our solar system.
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Unable to Compete with Bigger EV Players, Canoo Is Now Shutting Down
Canoo Files for Bankruptcy, Ending Its Dream of Funky EV Vans
Canoe, an electric vehicle startup, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations. Founded in 2017, Canoe produced a limited number of electric vans for clients like Walmart and the us Postal Service. The company failed to secure needed funding from the us Department of Energy and other sources. This bankruptcy reflects broader challenges in the competitive electric vehicle market, where many small startups struggle against larger players. Despite some initial interest and contracts, Canoe couldn’t sustain its operations.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai will join the list of tech leaders attending Donald Trump’s inauguration
The world’s richest people attended Trump’s inauguration. Here are their net worths
Some of the world’s richest tech leaders attended President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Google’s Sundar Pichai meters Mark Zuckerberg Tesla’s Elon Musk and TikTok’s Shozo Chu were among the guests. Their presence signals a pro business agenda and potential influence on us policy. Elon Musk, the world’s richest person with a net worth of $449 billion, emphasized making significant changes. He will co-lead the new Department of Governmental Efficiency, which aims to cut federal budget spending.
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US FDA approves J&J’s ketamine-based therapy to treat depression
FDA approves standalone use of J&J’s ketamine-derived depression treatment
The FDA has approved Johnson and Johnson’s nasal spray spva to for standalone use in treating severe depression. Originally approved in 2019 for use with other antidepressants, svatos offers a new option for those struggling with treatment resistant depression. The drug works by targeting the neurotransmitter glutamate, crucial for brain function and mood regulation. In studies, patients showed rapid and superior improvement in depression symptoms. This approval could be a game changer for the estimated script million US adults experiencing depression.
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Florida has saved 78 dogs from the Los Angeles wildfires and the freezing temperatures in Texas. The team drove across the country, first to Palm Springs to help her shelter, overwhelmed with dogs from the fires, then to Texas as temperatures dropped below freezing. Founder Laurie Simmons said these dogs are refugees from natural disasters. The rescue dogs are now recovering at the ranch and will soon be ready for adoption. This mission highlights the crucial role of animal rescues during natural.
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