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Thursday, January 16th, 2025 - Israel-Hamas deal; South Korea arrest; Biden farewell; TikTok ban; Bondi hearing; FAA vs. Southwest; FDA Red dye ban

Morning Announcements

Betches

News, Daily News, Politics, News Commentary

4.71.7K Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Today’s Headlines: srael and Hamas reached a phased ceasefire and hostage deal starting January 19, with major obstacles ahead. South Korea’s impeached president was arrested for alleged rebellion and abuse of power. Biden’s farewell address warned of oligarchy and tech power threatening democracy. TikTok plans a U.S. shutdown pending a Supreme Court ruling on its ban, as Trump considers delaying enforcement. Pam Bondi faced grilling over DOJ independence in her AG confirmation, while Rubio, Ratcliffe, and Wright had smoother hearings. The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for delays, and the FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in consumables, effective by 2027. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Reuters: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza  AP News: South Korean authorities take impeached President Yoon to detention center after questioning NY times: President Biden's farewell address  Axios: What will happen to TikTok on Jan. 19  WA Post: Trump considers executive order hoping to ‘save TikTok’ from ban or sale in U.S. law AP News: Pam Bondi doesn't rule out probes of Trump foes as attorney general NY Times: U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays NBC News: FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Israel and Hamas reached a hostage and ceasefire deal that is expected to take effect on Sunday, January 19th, and will occur in three phases.

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The first phase will entail a six-week halt to fighting and a surge of humanitarian assistance in Gaza, along with the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, no specific number reported, in exchange for 33 Israeli

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hostages, all women, children, and men over 50, including two Americans. Negotiations for the next

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phase will begin on day 16 of the first phase and would entail the release of all the remaining

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