All 20 remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas returned home Monday before President Trump and global leaders signed a Gaza cease-fire in Egypt. The hostages had been in captivity for 738 days since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people and triggered the war. Trump called the agreement “a dawn of a new Middle East” and said phase two of a 20-point peace plan was underway. (Story URL)
President Trump said Monday he may provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in its war with Russia. NBC reported his comments as he traveled to Israel and Egypt for Gaza peace talks. Tomahawk missiles can strike targets more than 1,000 miles away. A Russian lawmaker warned that if Ukraine fires them, Russia would destroy the launch sites and retaliate against the United States. (Story URL)
LendingTree confirmed Monday that CEO and founder Doug Lebda died Sunday in an all-terrain vehicle accident. The company said its leadership “deeply mourns his passing” and offered condolences to his family. Scott Peyree, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been named CEO. LendingTree shares, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, fell more than 2% Monday afternoon. (Story URL)
Mexico’s death toll from torrential rains rose to 47 on Sunday as flooding and landslides hit several states. Authorities continued searching for missing people, clearing debris, and delivering aid to affected communities. President Claudia Sheinbaum visited impacted areas and announced assistance. At least 38 people remain missing. Officials linked the storms to Hurricane Pricilla and Tropical Storm Raymond. (Story URL)
Retailers nationwide are scaling back or delaying holiday hiring as economic uncertainty and rising tariffs weigh on budgets. Analysts say retailers are waiting longer to hire and using automation to cut costs as forecasts show slower holiday sales growth between 2.9% and 3.6% this season. (Story URL)
