Israel approves hostage deal cease-fire with Hamas, but both sides vow to continue war; U.S. fines worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange-Binance-$4 million, CEO pleads guilty to felony; Silicon Valley Congresswoman Anna Eschoo retires after 3 decades — T

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• Israel approves a hostage release and four-day cease-fire with Hamas, but both sides vow to continue the war.
• United Nations warns sanitation and health crisis in war torn Gaza strip puts children’s health at risk.
• South Africa president accuses Isreal of genocide, urges cease-fire and UN peace keepers in Gaza.
• White House mulls redesignating Yemen’s Houthi rebels a “terrorist” group after seizure of Israeli affiliated ship.
• Appeals court strikes down core provision in Voting Rights Act.
• On Trans Rememberance Day, reports find 33 transgender people killed in U.S., 321 killed around the globe the past year.
• The U.S. government deals massive blow to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with $4 million settlement, and CEO pleading guilty to felony charges.
• Silicon Valley Representative, Democrat Anna Eschoo announces retirement after 3 decades in congress.
• Chinook salmon run in Mokelume River top 20,000 in celebrated population upswing.

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