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Lost amid the hullabaloo surrounding Donald J. Trump’s second Inauguration as President of the United States—the last-minute, cold-driven venue changes, the galas and balls, the $170 million raised from donors both big-name and anonymous—is the point of the whole extravaganza. In the summer of 1787, the delegates to the federal convention in Philadelphia included in the document they were drafting a requirement that before taking office, the President should recite the following oath: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Not everyone thought it was a good idea.

(To receive weekly emails of conversations with the world’s top CEOs and decisionmakers, click here.) Blake Scholl did not intend to upend the global air travel industry when he visited the Museum of Flight in Seattle in 2007. He was there only to scratch his itch for all things avionic—one that had seen him flying for fun since he was in college just a few years earlier.

Dear Eric: Several months ago, a friend’s boyfriend broke up with her. She is devastated over this as she loves him very much. Even though he treated her very poorly by saying she is stupid and is an embarrassment, she still loves him. She continues to speak to him, even helping him out.

NEW YORK — Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect. The company’s app was removed Saturday evening from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available.

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra. Happy Birthday for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025: You are a determined and curious visionary. You have an inquisitive mind and a single-minded determination to achieve your goals. This year is slower paced. Take time to rejuvenate yourself.

Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2025. There are 346 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 19, 1937, Howard Hughes set a new transcontinental air speed record in his H-1 Racer aircraft, flying from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in seven hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. Also on this date: In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore” premiered in Rome. Related Articles Today in History: January 18, Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce from Michael Jackson Today in History: January 17, US alcohol prohibition begins Today in History: January 16, riots erupt in Miami after fatal shooting of Black motorcyclist Patty Limerick, CU settle lawsuit over professor’s access to her work at Center for the American West Today in History: January 15, US Airways jet makes emergency landing in Hudson River In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union; it would join the Confederacy the following month. In 1942, a German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, killing 251 people; 71 survived. In 1955, President Dwight D.