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Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives on Thursday, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners, in the third such exchange since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month.The tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is aimed at ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group, as well as hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned or detained by Israel.

Middle East latest: Hostages and prisoners set to be released as ceasefire holds

CNN —Iman Helles, a displaced mother sheltering in a facility run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, fears that she will now be “thrown out to the streets” with her three children.Israel’s ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) came into effect on Thursday, and Helles relies almost fully on the organization to support her family in the devastated enclave.

‘We rely on God, then on UNRWA’: Palestinians fear drastic effects as Israeli ban on UN agency comes into force

President Donald Trump went on the offensive against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at his press briefing on the plane crash.He called Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary in the Biden administration, "bulls---," and said Buttigieg has "run [the Department of Transportation] right into the ground with his diversity."

Trump goes on the offensive against DEI at plane crash briefing

On Jan. 30, 2020, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed COVID-19 -- a public health emergency of international concern.Jan. 30 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1649, British King Charles I was beheaded by order of Parliament.

On This Day: WHO declares COVID-19 a public health emergency

Like many business leaders and professionals, you might have heard of quantum computing and assumed it’s something that won’t affect you for years.I think this would be a mistake. While it is still in the early days, development is accelerating rapidly, and it might not be too long until it starts impacting industries and creating opportunities for innovation.

5 Critical Quantum Computing Facts Business Leaders Can't Afford To Miss

CNN —Music’s biggest night is happening Sunday and the lineup of scheduled performers is pretty impressive.The Grammy Awards air live from Los Angeles and will be hosted again this year by Trevor Noah. There has already been excitement about potential performances, thanks to the nominations.

All artists performing at the Grammys so far

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong culinary institution is acknowledging that changing times bring changing tastes and has found a hit in adding American pistachios to the range of flavors in its famed dumplings.The Kwan Hong Bakery last year began offering the new flavor alongside the traditional peanut and red bean fillings that are the heart of the sweet, deep-fried pastry, which is hand-filled and folded like the wide range of sweet and savory dumplings known in the local dialect as “kok zai.”

AP PHOTOS: Move over peanuts, pistachio is the latest trend for Hong Kong New Year treats

The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet was carrying roughly 60 passengers, according to Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, who called the collision "devastating news of what can only be described as nothing short of a nightmare."

Plane carrying roughly 60 passengers

Striking a harmonious balance between work and family enhances well-being and productivity. Discover how Jennifer Hyman’s insights can inspire your journey.**Balancing Act: Finding Harmony in Life**Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, has become a prominent voice in the discussions surrounding work-life balance.

Achieve Work-Life Balance: Jennifer Hyman’s Secrets to Success

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.CNN —After vacationing in Spain a few times, Cristina Martinez, from the US, felt enamoured with the European country and was eager to return — for good.

She relocated to Spain in 2022, but after struggling to adapt, this American woman has packed up and returned home

LONDON (AP) — The BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about his behavior weren’t handled appropriately.The investigation by Peter Johnston, the BBC’s director of editorial complaints, identified eight complaints about Brand, including allegations that he had sex on BBC premises and exposed himself in the studio.

BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man who sparked outrage by staging Quran-burning protests in Sweden in 2023, has been shot dead, according to Swedish authorities.A spokesperson for Sweden’s prosecutor’s office confirmed to CNN that Momika was shot dead in capital city Stockholm on Wednesday.Stockholm police told CNN that five people had been arrested on Wednesday night on suspicion of murder.Momika was on Thursday set to be handed a verdict in a trial where he was accused of incitement to racial hatred, Goran

Man who staged Quran burning protests in Sweden shot dead, authorities say

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's choice to direct U.S. intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a Senate panel that is divided over its position on her nomination in a confirmation hearing on Thursday.Nine Republicans and eight Democrats make up the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Tulsi Gabbard, seeking intelligence lead role, faces Senate panel

What was behind Stu Jackson's warning shot?Late last week, an unusual, pithy press release was published. The urgent 100-word statement was about "the future of college athletics," and curiously enough, it was authored by one of the 12 members of the men's basketball selection committee.

One commissioner is ringing alarm bells about a possible power conference takeover of the NCAA Tournament

Leipzig completed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday.He’s contracted to 2027. Neither Leipzig nor PSG disclosed the fee.“We’ve been working for a long time to make this transfer, which is a great one both in a sporting and financial sense, a reality,” Leipzig managing director for sport Marcel Schafer said.

Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons joins Leipzig from PSG on permanent deal

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into a U.S. Army helicopter while descending toward Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.The collision, which happened in the evening of on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, led to an extensive emergency response as rescue teams searched the Potomac River for survivors.

Reagan Airport Plane Crash: Experts Warn 'We're Ignoring the Real Threat'

Actor Bill Farmer who has voiced Goofy since 1987, answered this query in an interview in 2020.Many of us grew up watching "Goofy" in Disney cartoons, assuming he was a dog. But according to Bill Farmer, who has voiced the character for over 37 years, that’s not exactly true.

Actor who voiced 'Goofy' for 37 years revealed that the character isn't really a dog

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. A mermaid animator performing at an aquarium in China was seen suddenly being attacked in the water by a giant fish which got its jaws around her head as spectators looked onHorrific footage shows the moment a woman swimming in an aquarium was suddenly attacked by a fish which attempted to lock its jaws around her head.Spectators were looking on when suddenly the mermaid animator was attacked by the giant fish. It opened its jaws around the Russian performer's face but luckily

Horror moment giant fish attacks 'mermaid' in aquarium locking jaws around head in front of crowd

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Thousands of Albanians gathered in the capital on Thursday to pay their last respects to Archbishop Anastasios, who revived the country’s Orthodox Christian Church after the fall of the country’s communist party in 1990.Anastasios, who was the Archbishop of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania and also head of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, died on Jan. 25 in Athens.

Thousands of Albanians pay last respects to Orthodox Christian Archbishop Anastasios

A video showing an unusual optical illusion around Denali, North America's tallest mountain, has gone viral on TikTok.The video, posted on January 2 by TikTok user @ak_amy_mae, has amassed 6 million views and was recorded in Anchorage, Alaska's most populous city.

Woman Looks Up at Alaskan Mountain—'Can't Believe' What She Sees

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WASHINGTON – The fatal airline crash at Washington’s airport – the first U.S. passenger plane crash since 2009 – became the first major test of President Donald Trump's new administration. It came on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's first day on the job.“Safety is our expectation," Duffy told reporters Thursday morning in response to the crash.

Trump and new Transportation chief face first major test after deadly DC plane crash

Headed into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first Senate confirmation hearing, many observers expected the longtime conspiracy theorist to face tough questions about his many outlandish ideas — and he did. It was also widely assumed that Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services would try to distance himself from his lengthy record of anti-vaccine activism — and he did that, too.

At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance

Guatemala City, Guatemala CNN —Six months ago Francisco Fortín was attacked by gangs wielding machetes in his home country of Honduras, he said, an act of violence that cemented a decision to quit his impoverished and trouble-plagued homeland.Last Sunday, with wounds on his chest, leg and back healing, he and his partner Annie finally left and crossed into Guatemala.

Trump realities drive migrants to reroute their American Dream

The US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay is about to get a new chapter added to its notorious history.The facility in Cuba has long attracted the ire of human rights groups who accuse Washington of using it as an outpost outside the reach of US law to shield from scrutiny alleged abuses of the asylum process and in the war on terror.

Trump’s Guantanamo migrant plan evokes a dark history

Superstar singer Rihanna made her first appearance at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and may have outshined key testimony in the caseRapper A$AP Rocky arrives at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most important testimony at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky got second billing as the defendant’s partner and the mother of their children sat quietly but shined bright like a diamond in the

Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting

NASA's two stranded astronauts conducted their first spacewalk together Thursday, stepping outside the International Space Station nearly eight months after their arrival.Why It MattersThe prolonged stay of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the ISS underscores the challenges of human spaceflight. Their unexpected 10-month mission highlights Boeing's ongoing struggles with its Starliner capsule, raising serious questions about its future in NASA's commercial crew program.

NASA's Stranded Astronauts Take First Spacewalk Together

Find the perfect Valentine's gift during Blue Nile's saleGift something luxurious this Valentine's Day. (iStock )Jewelry is a classic Valentine’s Day gift for a reason: it’s luxurious, thoughtful and timeless. It can serve as a lasting symbol of your love and commitment.

Blue Nile’s Valentine's Day sale: Dazzle your Valentine with one-of-a-kind jewelry

Quick LinksDeep down, car lovers are always rooting for every new startup. Whether they're producing something you'd actually want to drive or not, more success stories mean more options and a healthier automotive ecosystem. But the industry has always been a tough one to break into, and the list of startups that failed to go the distance could fill a phone book, so the success of Scout Motors has been nothing short of remarkable.

What Scout's Early Success Teaches Other Truck And SUV EV Startups

Florida is one of the most ecologically diverse states in America. It is home to more than 8,000 natural lakes, over 4,000 animal species, and three ecoregions, and at least 22 million people call it home. Its sunny weather and picturesque landscapes make it a prime destination for those seeking a serene escape by the water.

9 Best Lakeside Towns in Florida

As winter‘s chill lingers, savvy gardeners know that now is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a stunning spring display. By planting certain bulbs and seeds in January, you can ensure your garden bursts into life with vibrant colors as soon as the weather warms.

These 5 plants need to be planted this weekend for a blooming garden this spring!

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more.