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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal

Mediators announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supply. The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.

Bondi faces a skeptical reception from Democrats at confirmation hearing

Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, faces sharp questioning from Democratic senators at a confirmation hearing expected to center on concerns the Republican president-elect will look to use the Justice Department’s powers to seek retribution against his adversaries.

Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in the US

President Joe Biden has signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations like data centers can be built quickly and at scale in the United States. Tuesday's executive order directs federal agencies to accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development at government sites.

Duke Energy names new CEO to succeed Lynn Good

Duke Energy announced Monday that its board of directors has appointed Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer effective April 1, 2025. Sideris will replace Lynn Good who is retiring that same day after 11 years as CEO.

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