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It’s Thursday, January 16 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• Hamas-Israel ceasefire reached

• Red Dye No. 3 banned

• The pros and cons of clashing parenting styles

• 6 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Ceasefire reached

Bloomberg says Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, bringing a temporary halt to a conflict that first started in October 2023. The deal involves an exchange of hostages, captured by Hamas in October, for Palestinian prisoners.

The WSJ says the ceasefire deal will be introduced in phases, one of which includes talks to end the broader war in Gaza. Trump's eventual return to the Oval Office motivated the deal.

The Hill says Israel plans to implement the deal quickly. The fighting in Gaza could pause as soon as Friday.

On a different note, National Review warns of possible fallout for the Trump administration: If Hamas regroups and attacks, explaining U.S. support for the ceasefire will prove challenging.

Red Dye No. 3 banned

The FDA has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, beverages, and ingested drugs. CNN explains why: Three decades of research linked the synthetic color additive to cancer in animals. Some findings suggest the dye may also cause behavioral issues in kids!

EWG.org applauded the move: The FDA's decision is crucial to protect public health. Red 3 has been a known risk for ages! It's about time it was banned.

AP News expands more on the research that led to the ban, noting that while Red 3 causes cancer in rats, the mechanism doesn't occur in humans. Still, the Delaney Clause mandates the FDA to prohibit additives that cause cancer in animals or humans.

By the way, NBC News says the ban won't take effect right away. Food manufacturers have until January 15, 2027, to reformulate their products to remove Red No. 3.

Clashing parenting styles

Disagreements about parenting styles are common among couples, often arising from differing beliefs and habits rooted in their own childhood experiences. Handling parenting disagreements requires awareness, says Parents.com: Couples should communicate without criticism, and never in front of the kids.

Child Mind says you should prioritize a united front: Parents should compromise privately to avoid confusing kids.

The Imago Relationships Blog disagrees, having two approaches to parenting is actually a strength -- as long as you have shared values!

This Redditor emphasize open communication and compromise: Discuss perspectives and find common ground, it's usually not too tricky -- attend a parenting workshop if you want new insights.

Another Redditor echoes that sentiment -- Talk it out and compromise to balance parenting styles, and set discussion boundaries to avoid escalation. Talking more is almost always better than talking less!

1) ACLU argues that banning TikTok violates the First Amendment by restricting free speech without concrete evidence of harm.

2) Kristi Noem aligns with Trump's hardline immigration policies as DHS nominee, advocating for strict border controls.

3) California Governor Gavin Newsom joins Republican governors in raising U.S. flags to full height on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, showing bipartisanship.

4) In his farewell address, Biden warns of a looming "oligarchy" where the super-rich control wealth and power, highlighting a "tech-industrial complex" threat.

5) Dry and windy conditions in California create nightmare for firefighters, making it tough to gain control.

6) Lawyers for detained South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reject questioning, citing illegal detention and improper jurisdiction.