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• Israel pulls its soldiers from Gaza

• Tar balls on Florida beaches

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Eagles Dominate Chiefs

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.

• The win served as redemption for the Eagles, who lost to the Chiefs two years ago in Super Bowl LVII. Simultaneously, the Chiefs' dream of winning three straight Super Bowls - something never done before - fell flat.

• The Eagles' defense played an outstanding game, allowing only 225 total yards and forcing three turnovers. A key highlight was Cooper DeJean's interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter. On offense, Jalen Hurts had an excellent game, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He also set a new Super Bowl record for quarterbacks by rushing for 72 yards.

• Despite throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a tough night. Most of his successful plays came late in the game when the Eagles were already far ahead. He threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, bringing his career Super Bowl record to 3 wins and 3 losses.

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Shutdown Standoff

A federal judge temporarily stopped President Trump’s plans to shut down the US Agency for International Development.

• The judge blocked two main things: the sudden removal of thousands of USAID workers from their jobs and a rule that would have forced overseas workers to return to America within 30 days.

• The Trump administration had already started dismantling USAID. They removed the agency's name from its headquarters, cut off workers' access to email and emergency systems, and stopped funding for programs worldwide.

• Meanwhile, the new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Russell Vought, ordered all staff to stop work immediately. All activities are on pause unless specifically approved or legally required. He also announced cutting the agency's funding.

• On the other side of the aisle, Democratic Senator Andy Kim says Democrats would consider a government shutdown to protest Trump administration actions, which include the USAID shutdown and giving Elon Musk's DOGE access to federal payment systems.

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Israel Pulls Out of Gaza

Israel has pulled its troops out of the Netzarim Corridor, which was a military zone that split Gaza into north and south.

• Now, hundreds of Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza, though many are finding their homes destroyed. The withdrawal is part of a ceasefire agreement from January 19th. Under the agreement, 16 Israeli hostages and 566 Palestinian prisoners have been freed so far, with more releases expected in the coming weeks.

• The UN reports that about two-thirds of Gaza's buildings have been damaged or destroyed. Around 700,000 people from northern Gaza had to flee south when the war started, and many had to move multiple times as the fighting spread.

• Last Week, President Trump suggested moving Gaza's entire civilian population out and redeveloping the area into “the Riveriea of the Middle East” for “the world’s people.” The idea has been strongly rejected by Arab countries, with Saudi Arabia calling it "ethnic cleansing" and Egypt planning an emergency Arab League meeting to discuss the situation.

Quick Stories

US News

• The Pentagon is doubling the media outlets required to leave their offices under a new rotation program. CNN, Washington Post and others must vacate, with spaces going to outlets including Breitbart, the New York Post, and Newsmax. (More)

• The Coast Guard is investigating tar balls washing up on southeast Florida beaches, including the Palm Beach and Pompano Beach areas. The sticky oil bits can range from pinhead size to 12 inches wide. (More)

• Trump's current approval rating of 53% is higher than his initial 2017 ratings, marking his best performance in CBS News polls. While 70% say he's keeping campaign promises, his ratings remain lower than other modern presidents and show strong partisan division. (More)

World

• Top US officials are meeting with European leaders to discuss ending the Ukraine war. National Security Adviser Mike Walz said the US wants to reduce aid to Ukraine and have the European Union increase its support. (More)

• A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. It initially prompted tsunami concerns, but officials later cleared the threat for the Caymans, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. (More)

• Indian Prime Minister Modi's BJP party won control of Delhi for the first time in 27 years, securing 48 of 70 seats. They defeated the incumbent AAP party, which had governed since 2015. Modi promised to focus on developing the capital. (More)

Business & Economy

• US stock markets closed lower on Friday (S&P -0.95%, Nasdaq -1.36%, Dow -0.99%). Concerns over tariffs and inflation pushed the market down to end last week. (More)

• Japan's Nippon Steel will invest in US Steel instead of buying it. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba promised to share technology to improve manufacturing. US Steel's stock dropped 6% following the news. (More)

• T-Mobile has begun testing its satellite-to-cell service using SpaceX's Starlink to eliminate dead zones. The service will be free until July, then included in premium plans or available for $15 monthly on other plans. (More)

Sports & Entertainment

• The Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams was canceled after he failed LA's physical exam due to various health concerns. Williams has only played 85 of 212 of his career games. (More)

• Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will reportedly become the New Orleans Saints' new head coach. He'll replace fired coach Dennis Allen and interim coach Rizzi, who led the team to a 5-12 record last season. (More)

• Aaron Rodgers will reportedly leave the Jets in 2025, following their new leadership hires of head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey. The four-time MVP could sign elsewhere if he chooses to play a 21st season. (More)

Science, Health, & Tech

• A second wave of flu is spreading across the US, with cases reaching a 28-year high. The CDC estimates 24 million illnesses this season, and many patients are getting post-flu complications like pneumonia. (More)

• PlayStation Network has recovered from a major outage that started Friday evening, which prevented users from playing online games or using the PlayStation Store. (More)

• Astronomers have discovered "Quipu," potentially the largest structure ever found in the universe. Named after an Incan counting system, this massive collection of galaxy clusters spans 1.3 billion light-years and contains 200 quadrillion solar masses. (More)

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