A massive five-alarm fire at a Bronx apartment building injured seven people, including five firefighters, and displaced 160 residents. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, started early Friday morning. Residents used space heaters due to inadequate heating. Authorities and the FDNY are investigating the cause while temporary shelters are set up to aid the displaced.
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Hamas announced a delay in the next hostage release in Gaza, accusing Israel of ceasefire violations, including obstructing humanitarian aid. This comes during a sensitive ceasefire period with ongoing prisoner exchanges. Palestinian President Abbas ended stipends to prisoners' families, aiming to improve relations with the US under President Trump’s administration.
Donald Trump received a special Presidential Diet Coke bottle from Coca-Cola's CEO, continuing the company's tradition of celebrating US presidential inaugurations. Social media users reacted to this gesture of Coca-Cola as to how companies distanced themselves from Trump and now they are flocking to him. “Well, here’s another reason to drink water… or beer," Republicans Against Trump wrote.
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