Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.
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Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao indicted on bribery charges
Thao, 39, removed from office in November recall, accused of key role in sprawling corruption and bribery scheme Sheng Thao, the former mayor of Oakland, and three others have been indicted for a slate of federal charges including conspiracy and bribery. The indictment, which was unsealed and announced in California on Friday, is the culmination…
The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce
The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.
With Hamas commanders dead, political leaders abroad struck ceasefire
Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a void in leadership inside the Gaza Strip.
Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is law. What happens next is unclear – NPR
Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is law. What happens next is unclear NPR Biden’s last-minute constitutional change slammed by legal experts: ‘Cynical and irrelevant’ Fox News The ERA Solidifies Women’s Rights in the Constitution as the 28th Amendment Center For American Progress Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Has Passed, but Does Not Force Certification The New York Times…
Big fire at California battery plant prompts evacuations amid toxic smoke
Blaze erupts at one of world’s largest battery storage plants in Monterey county, leading to highway and school closures A large fire burning on Friday at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke, leading to the evacuation of 1,700 people and the closure of…
Vivek Ramaswamy plans to announce Ohio gubernatorial run – The Washington Post
Vivek Ramaswamy plans to announce Ohio gubernatorial run The Washington Post DOGE co-leader Ramaswamy planning 2026 run for governor in Ohio: sources Fox News DeWine Names Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Fill JD Vance’s Senate Seat The New York Times Jon Husted, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, tapped to replace JD Vance in Senate ABC News DeWine passes over Ramaswamy, selects…
Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub
The president-elect’s vow to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the U.S.
Stock Market News: Dow, S&P 500 Cap Best Weeks Since November – Barron’s
Stock Market News: Dow, S&P 500 Cap Best Weeks Since November Barron’s Dow rises more than 300 points, S&P 500 heads for best week since November as rates fall: Live updates CNBC Stocks rally to close out strong week, await Trump policies Reuters U.S. Indexes Rose Friday; Intel Led Increases Barron’s Stock market today: Wall Street finishes its best…
US grounds SpaceX’s Starship after test flight explosion
The rocket’s upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.