At least 30 people have been injured, including nine in “very serious” condition, according to emergency services and local media. Source

Israel’s cabinet voted overnight to approve the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire and hostage-prisoner release deal. Dozens of Israeli hostages are set to be freed in the first phase, which is begins tomorrow. Just hours after the agreement was reached, a huge explosion was seen over the Gaza skyline. Source

Cooler temperatures are helping firefighters make progress against the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County. The blazes have killed dozens and shuttered schools, workplaces and more. It’s also disrupting work at one of NASA’s most important facilities. Source

A Holocaust survivor and a teenage boy form a bond while working together. A Michigan man earns the title of “Sunrise Guy” for his passion for waking up with the sun to take photographs. Plus, more heartwarming news. Source

Israel’s Cabinet approved the deal that will see 33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza be released in exchange for some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Source

Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say. Source

Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in Dry January this month. The annual non-drinking ritual kicked off around the same time as the surgeon general issued an advisory about alcohol’s link to cancer. The movement is especially popular with younger Americans and is part of a growing mindset aimed at re-thinking relationships with alcohol year-round. Source

“The Brutalist” will be released nationwide next week. The film tells the story of an architect who survives the Holocaust and brings that unique building style to America. It’s not the only spotlight Brutalist and modern architecture is getting: The Trump administration said it will be taking a close look at those types of buildings. Washington, D.C. is also home to a new exhibit about Brutalist architecture. Dana Jacobson reports. Source

Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain’s underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP “My Way” and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with “Symphony.” Source

Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain’s underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP “My Way” and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with “Future Enemies.” Source