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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody war in Gaza.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Stocks surge on inflation data. Trump, bond yields hold the key to what’s next.
Investors await details of fiscal and tax policies under Trump’s second term — and the 10-year Treasury yield’s response.MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
Watch: How people in Israel and Gaza responded to the deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza
The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory. ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Watch: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is announced by Qatar's prime minister.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Israel and Hamas could be on the verge of a Gaza ceasefire deal
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks
A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
NFL betting: Ravens are road favorites against Bills after surge of early money
Buffalo has never been a home underdog in a playoff game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14 -
FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for AlexaFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire
Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Bond yields are surging. Here's what it means for your finances
The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached its highest level in 14 months.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by IsraelABC News - Jan. 13 -
Wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds in Los Angeles
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
AI set to fuel surge in new US gas power plants
Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demandFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Malaysia expects surge of Chinese investment, economy minister says
Rafizi Ramli suggests semiconductor and tech sectors are seeking to avoid exposure to possible Trump tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Alex Karaban scores 19 as second-half surge sends No. 9 UConn past Georgetown, 68-60
Alex Karaban scored 19 points, Solo Ball added 15, and No. 9 Connecticut bounced back Saturday from its first conference loss of the season to beat Georgetown 68-60.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not releasedFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
The Gaza Policy | Sunday on 60 Minutes
This Sunday, Cecilia Vega meets the veteran State Department officials who left their jobs and are speaking out about the U.S. government's role in the war in Gaza.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Israeli Hostage Hamza Ziyadne Is Declared Killed in Gaza
Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also recovered this week.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Israeli military confirms identity of hostage killed in Gaza
Israel confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, found dead alongside him.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.
As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking
A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says
The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Blinken says Gaza ceasefire may be ‘very close’
Speaking at a press conference in Paris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped a deal could be finalized before the end of President Biden’s time in office.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Israeli Army says it recovered body of hostage in Gaza
The Israeli Army on Wednesday said it had recovered the body from the Gaza Strip of an Israeli citizen who was kidnapped by Hamas during its terrorist attack on Oct. 7 and held hostage, and was ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Bodies of Israeli father and son hostages found in Gaza
The bodies of father and son hostages Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne have been found in Gaza, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Affordable Care Act enrollments surge as Biden's term nears end, White House says
"That means that enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office," President Joe Biden said in a statement.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China
India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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Blinken expresses confidence that Gaza ceasefire talks are in homestretch
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again showing optimism that a deal is on the horizon to secure the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?
Surging HMPV cases in northern China have prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory disease that ...The Guardian - Jan. 6
