Israel Hezbollah ceasefire begins after week of talks
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 60 day ceasefire ending cross border fighting in Lebanon and northern Israel. Israeli forces will withdraw as Lebanese army expands presence from the border to the Litani River with UNIFIL and a joint verification mission to deter violations. Biden said the accord aims for a permanent cessation and could open paths to broader Middle East deals including Saudi normalization.
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Three Americans Released From China After Detention
Washington says three U S citizens Mark Swidan Kai Li and John Leung were freed from China after years of wrongful detention and are returning to the United States. Swidan faced a death sentence on drug charges while Li and Leung faced espionage charges in separate cases.
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Bhattacharya Nominated by Trump To Lead NIH
President elect Trump named Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford as NIH director nominee. Bhattacharya, a health economist and physician, helped author the Great Barrington Declaration advocating ending lockdowns to protect the vulnerable while reopening society. Critics warn of reform talks and potential institute consolidation at the agency.
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Seasonal vaccines lag ahead of holidays across America
Public health officials warn of low uptake for flu COVID-19 and RSV vaccines as holidays approach. About 37 percent of adults 18 plus have flu shots, 19 percent updated COVID vaccines, and 40 percent of adults 75 plus RSV vaccines, with lower rates among the uninsured and under 18s. Misinformation on social media is cited as a factor in hesitancy.
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