Does Hamas Still Rule Gaza? Israel vowed to remove Hamas from power when it went to war in Gaza, following the attacks on Israel in October, 2023. With a temporary ceasefire in place we’re able to see if they’ve reached that goal and it seems Hamas is still deeply entrenched in Gaza. We’ll hear more…

Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers The company says it added 19 million new subscribers during the last quarter of 2024, fueled by live events and new shows. Netflix is also raising subscriptions by $1 to $2 per month in the U.S. Read more on NPR

Assessing Trump’s claim that U.S. pays ‘unfair’ share of dues to WHO While signing the order to end U.S. membership in the World Health Organization, the President spoke of the disparity between contributions from the U.S. and China. Here’s how WHO funding works. Read more on NPR

Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from ‘a presidential appointee.’ Read more on NPR

The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its ‘corpse flower’ The flower’s Latin name translates as “giant, misshapen penis.” But it’s better known to locals as “Putricia.” Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation. Read more on NPR

When Ichiro retired, his records felt “small” compared to the emotional moments Ichiro Suzuki’s career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said. Read more on NPR

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions if it does not agree to end war It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration. Read more on NPR

Another casualty of Israel’s war in Lebanon: Efforts to save endangered turtles Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah. Read more on NPR

Trump’s energy emergency is a gift to fossil fuel firms. It’s likely headed to court President Trump signed a “national energy emergency” that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country. Read more on NPR

“TaxTheSuperRich” is a protester motto at the Davos forum. Would that end inequality? The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is underway this week — and there are calls for taxing the extremely rich to address global inequality. Read more on NPR