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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday, concluding over a year of hostilities. The truce follows Israel's Security Cabinet's approval of a U.S.-brokered agreement, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir casting the sole dissenting vote.

(News) – Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter, made waves last week with his announcement of a new CBD product, MicroBio CBD Gummies, claiming it offers groundbreaking benefits for dementia. The reveal, made during a live broadcast, drew sharp criticism from News host Martha MacCallum, who accused Musk of breaching contracts and jeopardizing sponsorships.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Jamieson Greer as his choice for U.S. Trade Representative, signaling a continuation of the bold trade policies that defined his first term.

President-elect Donald Trump plans to reallocate billions in unspent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds toward infrastructure projects, aiming to undo Biden administration climate policies. Transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump will rescind unspent IRA funds, calling the legislation a “Green New Scam.”

Hamas announced readiness for a cease-fire in Gaza on Wednesday, following a truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The group stated its willingness to end the 13-month conflict, provided conditions are met, including a halt to Israeli military operations, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the return of displaced residents, and a hostages-for-prisoners exchange.

Vice President Kamala Harris faced widespread ridicule after addressing supporters in her first remarks since conceding the presidential race to Donald Trump. Speaking virtually after a post-election vacation, Harris acknowledged the emotional toll of the loss, calling it “heavy” and urging supporters to hold onto their power and purpose despite the defeat.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called on Republican governors to send illegal immigrants to Denver following controversial comments by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Johnston, a staunch defender of sanctuary policies, pledged to block federal immigration enforcement in his city, even suggesting he would use Denver police to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the county line.

The mayor of Newport Beach, a wealthy coastal community in California, is speaking out against sanctuary state policies after 21 migrants were apprehended near the city earlier this month. Mayor Will O’Neill criticized Democratic lawmakers for laws like SB 54, which limit local law enforcement’s ability to assist federal immigration officials.

Two U.S. House races in California remain uncalled as Republicans aim to bolster their slim majority in the new Congress. Meanwhile, an Iowa race has been unofficially projected, but the outcome is still pending.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is making a direct appeal to incoming members of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, encouraging them to settle in the Old Dominion as they transition into their new roles.