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CNN  —  The first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, under which dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed, reached its expiration date on Saturday — with Israel and Hamas split on what comes next. In essence, the Israelis want phase one to continue – the exchange of hostages, alive and deceased, in return for the continued release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, and the flow of higher volumes of aid into Gaza. There are thought to be 24 Israeli hostages still alive in Gaza. But Hamas insists that negotiations include the withdrawal of…

Taipei, Taiwan CNN  —  In January 1988, one of Taiwan’s most senior nuclear engineers defected to the United States after passing crucial intelligence on a top-secret program that would alter the course of Taiwan’s history. Colonel Chang Hsien-yi was a leading figure in Taiwan’s nuclear weapons project, a closely guarded secret between the 1960s and ‘80s, as Taipei raced to develop its first nuclear bomb to keep pace with China. He was also a CIA informant. Chang exposed Taiwan’s secret nuclear program to the United States, its closest ally, passing intelligence that ultimately led the US to pressure Taiwan into…

Hong Kong CNN  —  Two decades ago, a modest restaurant in the middle of one of China’s poorest provinces saw its business take off after selling cut-price soft serve for just 1 yuan (15 cents) per cone. Today, it has overtaken McDonald’s and Starbucks as the world’s largest food and beverage chain by number of stores. Mixue Bingcheng, which means honey snow ice city, now boasts over 45,000 outlets worldwide as of last September. The budget-friendly drinks giant, which is now better known for its bubble tea offerings, saw its shares jump more than 40% on Monday in its first…

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. CNN  —  When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered questions about his stances on antidepressants at a recent US Senate confirmation hearing before becoming US Health and Human Services secretary, he sparked discussion on whether the medications are as addictive as some commonly abused drugs. “I know people, including members of my family, who’ve had a much worse time getting off of SSRIs…

A Washington company has recalled pet food products amid the ongoing bird flu outbreaks.On March 1, Wild Coast Raw of Olympia, Washington, has recalled its frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats, according to a March 1 announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The product could potentially contain the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, the statement cautioned. Animals who eat contaminated food can contract the virus.NEW BIRD FLU STRAIN DETECTED ON POULTRY FARM AS EXPERTS MONITOR MUTATIONSThe recall affects 16 oz. and 24 oz. sizes of the product. Lot numbers are listed on…

HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier believe Americans are “craving” slower and simpler lifestyles.The Napiers, who star in HGTV’s “Home Town Takeover,” set out to renovate the small Florida town of Sebring, which they “fell in love with immediately.””It was built as a resort town before the coasts of Florida were really getting developed and blown up,” Ben told Fox News Digital. “Before the theme parks, and that is the old Florida that our grandparents went [to] on vacation,” Erin added. “We see all their photos. I have my grandparents’ photos from going to those parts of Florida, and we want…

Companies that handle massive amounts of user data are often the least careful with it. Last year, the National Public Data breach exposed 2.7 billion records. The company’s entire business model was built around collecting data from public sources to create detailed user profiles for people in the U.S. and beyond. Now, another breach has surfaced, this time affecting DISA Global Solutions, an employee screening provider.The breach has exposed the data of more than 3.3 million individuals, raising serious concerns about how sensitive personal information is handled. Millions are now at risk of identity theft and fraud.Stay protected & informed! Get…

‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses the impact of Trump’s agenda on American taxpayers. Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said on a recent podcast that the U.S. could be headed towards a future “economic heart attack” without government action. He told Bloomberg’s “Odd Lots” podcast that he wanted to inform policymakers that “there’s a solution here” that’s “doable” to address the government deficit and an impending debt crisis.  Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said on a recent podcast that the U.S. could be headed towards a future “economic heart attack” without government action. (Takaaki Iwabu/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images) “You…

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The Philadelphia Eagles are already making big offseason moves after winning Super Bowl LIX, but they aren’t in the additions department just yet. Instead, veteran cornerback Darius Slay is getting released after five seasons with the organization. Slay, a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback, will be a post-June 1 cut, which saves the Eagles $4.3 million against their salary cap to make other moves, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. speaks with the media during a press conference at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)The Eagles’ roster is stacked, but GM…