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New York City’s mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that’s built it’s identity on immigration? (Image credit: Marco Postigo Storel)

Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency  NPR NOAA Is Told to Make List of Climate-Related Grants, Setting Off Fears  The New York Times GOP plans for NOAA, FEMA could have deadly climate consequences  Axios Noaa imposes limits

Federal workers at the home agency for the National Weather Service are concerned about a potential overhaul by Trump officials focused on cutting government costs. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

German Chancellor Rebukes Vance for Supporting Party That Downplays Nazis  The New York Times Vance Shocks Europe With Support for Far Right, in Message Familiar to U.S.  The New York Times Scholz blasts Vance’s support for Germany’s far right  The Washington Post JD

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, the 6th group freed under a ceasefire deal  NPR Hamas frees 3 more hostages in exchange for more than 300 prisoners as part of ceasefire deal with Israel  Fox News Last living American hostage released from Hamas

In a ceremony surrounded by masked Palestinian militants and rubble from the Gaza war, Hamas released three Israeli hostages holding U.S., Russian and Argentinian citizenships on Saturday. (Image credit: Bashar Taleb)

The three hostages due to be released by Hamas later as part of its ceasefire deal with Israel have been named.

Hamas to release three Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners – live updates  BBC.com LIVE: Three Israeli captives, 369 Palestinians set for release in Gaza deal  Al Jazeera English Hamas Set to Release 3 More Israeli Hostages: Live Updates  The New York

Judge Dale E. Ho will weigh the request after the resignation of Manhattan’s U.S. attorney and her accusations of misconduct.

Judge Dale E. Ho will weigh the request after the resignation of Manhattan’s U.S. attorney and her accusations of misconduct.