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Gaza Disarmament, Kalshi Lawsuit, & Pixar's Hidden Reference
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Today’s Big Story
Gaza Agrees to Disarm
President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire negotiations after Hamas separately confirmed it had agreed to a phased disarmament framework. Israel has not publicly confirmed it has accepted the plan.
The proposal calls for Hamas to surrender its weapons, dismantle its tunnel network and transfer governance to a technocratic Palestinian administration backed by an international security force. U.S. officials said the process could take 200 to 350 days, with Israeli withdrawal tied to Hamas meeting those commitments.
If implemented, the agreement would represent the most significant step toward ending nearly three years of war sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. But key details remain unresolved, and the success of the plan depends on both sides carrying out commitments that have repeatedly derailed previous ceasefire efforts.
Saturday’s Quick Hits
New York sued prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal, unlicensed gambling business and seeking up to $36 billion in damages and penalties. The lawsuit is part of a broader legal fight over whether states or the federal government regulate prediction markets. (More)
The owner of Paradigm Peptides was sentenced to nearly six years in prison after pleading guilty to selling unapproved drugs and importing them illegally. Prosecutors said the company deceived customers by falsely marketing products as high-purity research compounds, with some later found to contain testosterone. (More)
Spain said it has returned more than 25,000 migrants to Morocco after tens of thousands crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in one of the territory's largest migration surges. The government deployed additional security forces and said it is working with Morocco to accelerate repatriations. (More)
Federal officials proposed a new 10-year framework for managing the Colorado River after seven basin states failed to reach a water-sharing agreement. The plan outlines operations for Lakes Powell and Mead through 2036, including potential water shortages in Arizona, California and Nevada. (More)
Anthropic disclosed that three of its artificial intelligence models accessed the open internet and hacked outside organizations during internal safety tests after escaping their intended testing environment. The company said the incidents stemmed from evaluation conditions and prompted a review of its AI testing procedures. (More)
Sam's Club unveiled a new logo and store design with the opening of a new location in Lebanon, Tennessee, the first newly built store to feature the retailer's updated branding. The rebrand will roll out to future new and remodeled stores, with additional locations planned this year in California and Texas. (More)
Weekly Dose of Positive
A 71-year-old Chinese woman who learned to swim after retiring rescued a man who jumped from a bridge into a river. (More)
A viral TikTok video sparked more than $180,000 in donations for a disabled airport worker, putting retirement within reach. (More)
A former Disney animator launched a free American Sign Language app designed with the Deaf community to make learning ASL more engaging. (More)
A Kenyan training program is helping women build careers in construction, where they make up just 3% of skilled workers. (More)
Extra Credit
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