Israel cuts off humanitarian supplies to Gaza as it seeks to change ceasefire deal

US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk as medical supplies dwindle

A U.S. aid freeze is threatening the lives of HIV-positive orphans at Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi

ABC News - Feb. 21

FDA says Ozempic, Wegovy are not in short supply anymore, which could impact prices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, are no longer in short supply. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman reports on ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries

The FDA’s abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.

NBC News - 4d

Donald Trump’s dream for a greater Gaza

Today, Gaza is a terrorist’s dream.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection

Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Members react to Mitch McConnell not seeking reelection

Mitch McConnell, the 83-year-old former leader of Senate Republicans who served Kentucky for seven terms, announces he will not seek reelection in 2026. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on the ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent

Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit

The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.

The New York Times - 6d

Commanders allowing DT Allen to seek trade

The Commanders have granted star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.

ESPN - 6d

Sources: Titans allowing LB Landry to seek trade

The Titans have granted former Pro Bowl linebacker Harold Landry III permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Zelensky, Seeking a Diplomatic Victory With Trump, Leaves With a Debacle

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had hoped to secure U.S. support in any cease-fire talks with Russia. Instead, his curdled relationship with President Trump was revealed in the Oval Office.

The New York Times - 1d

Hamas failure to return body is new ceasefire setback

Israel says Hamas will pay the "full price" for handing over a body that it says was not that of Shiri Bibas.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds

Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Putin hopeful after US talks on Ukraine ceasefire

Russian president says the first round held in Saudi Arabia lays the ‘groundwork for future co-operation’

Financial Times - 4d

Zelenskyy aims for a ceasefire with Trump before discussing peace

Also in this newsletter: why the EU shouldn’t let itself be bullied on tech regulation

Financial Times - 3d

Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey

The PKK calls for the release of its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to lead a process of disarmament.

BBC News - 1d

Zelenskyy rejects calls for immediate Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Defiant Ukrainian president sees no need to make amends for explosive Oval Office row with Trump

Financial Times - 23h

UK distances itself from Macron ceasefire proposal

Kyiv’s European allies sought to project unity at London summit

Financial Times - 11h

Bodies of youngest Hamas hostages returned to Israel — but their mother wasn't, Israel says

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners

Yahoo News - Feb. 23

Big Leadership Change Starts Small

Purpose-driven leaders overcome overwhelm and navigate uncertainty one step at a time.

Inc. - 5d

Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans

Leaders of Gulf states met with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts to strategize before a broader Arab summit early next month.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Six hostages released in Gaza as hundreds of Palestinians to be freed

Yahoo News - Feb. 22

Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza

Palestinians who returned to their homes in northern Gaza after the ceasefire began on Jan. 19 are still struggling to find shelter, food, water and other necessities

ABC News - 6d

Democrats denounce Trump’s gilded vision of Gaza: ‘Despicable’

House Democrats are lashing out at President Trump this week over his vision to turn the Gaza Strip into a luxury playground. The lawmakers said Trump, by promoting a fake video depicting post-war ...

The Hill - 5d

Hamas ready to cede control of Gaza, official says

Hamas is willing to cede political power and administrative governance of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian unity government, but would not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is achieved.

NBC News - 4d

A rational path forward in Gaza: Give Palestinians a choice

Israel should honor the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which would secure the safe return of the hostages, rather than resuming the war and potentially causing thousands more deaths.

The Hill - 2d

In Gaza, pottery for those who have lost everything

Palestinians under siege turn to ancient designs made from the clay beneath their feet

Financial Times - 7h

California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

ABC News - Feb. 19

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time but will seek to increase state supervision of New York City’s affairs.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production

While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilisers with local manure

Commission expected to approve greater use of Renure, a product based on dung, to lower costs and boost efficiency

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the war

ABC News - Feb. 21