Israel and mediators from Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar have given Hamas a final draft agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza,two senior Israeli officials and a source familiar with the details said.
Why it matters: The indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have reached a critical point a week before President-elect Trump is sworn into office.
OpenAI Monday released a list of recommendations around AI competition and regulation — an "economic blueprint" the company is using to kick off a new era of tech policy.
Why it matters: The ChatGPT maker is looking to solidify its position in Washington as a new administration takes power — and Elon Musk, who has feuded with and sued the company, heads to D.C. at Trump's side.
A historic Black community that grew out of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s is among the communities wiped away by devastating wildfires charring through Los Angeles County.
The big picture: The Eaton Fire has all but flatted the many Black-owned homes and businesses in the unincorporated area of Altadena, California, in San Gabriel Valley and the Verdugos regions.
FBI director Christopher Wray said in a "60 Minutes" interview airing Sunday he's retiring early because he didn't want to thrust the bureau "deeper into the fray" after facing intense criticism from President-elect Trump.
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the efforts to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal by Jan. 20 — when Biden's term ends — according to U.S. and Israeli officials.
Why it matters: The indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have reached a critical point eight days before President-elect Trump is sworn into office.
