Monday, January 20th, 2025 - Israel-Hamas ceasefire; TikTok ban; Trump inauguration; Cancer trends; CA price gouging

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: The Israel-Hamas ceasefire began Sunday, with 3 Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners released. Aid is flowing into Gaza, but Israel warns fighting may resume. Back in the US, TikTok briefly went offline after a Supreme Court ban but returned following Trump’s 90-day reprieve and plans for U.S. ownership. Trump’s inauguration today will include signing orders on immigration, environmental rollbacks, and more. He also launched a cryptocurrency over the weekend reportedly earning billions. Meanwhile, a cancer report shows higher survival rates but rising diagnoses in young women, with racial disparities in mortality. In California, rent gouging was declared illegal by the state AG. Finally, Biden exits office after commuting 2,500 sentences and declaring the ERA valid, though without legal force.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Live updates: Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal with Hamas
• NBC News: TikTok begins restoring service for U.S. users after Trump comments
• Axios: Trump meme coin doubles again, stake worth $58 billion or more
• Yahoo: Steve Bannon says tech 'oligarchs' have 'surrendered' to Trump
• NBC News: Trump expected to sign more than 50 executive orders Monday
• WSJ: Trump to Begin Large-Scale Deportations Tuesday - WSJ
• NY Times: Breast Cancer Rates Climb Among Younger Women
• AP News: California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
• Politico: Biden declares the ERA the law of the land — but it likely will not matter
• CBS News: Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record as he commutes almost 2,500 more sentences

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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