Trump’s 2nd-term foreign policy includes power plays in Greenland, Panama and beyond N.Y. Times journalist David Sanger says Trump’s idea of America first is now less isolationism, more expansionism. He expects changes in the approach to Russia, China and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Read more on NPR

Drugmakers hiked prices for hundreds of drugs in early January January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others. Read more on NPR

Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir In Pope Francis’ autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress. Read more on NPR

Israel and Hamas may be on the verge of a ceasefire. Here’s what we know right now Negotiators in Qatar are close to a ceasefire deal that sees an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, a six-week pause in fighting and eventual troop withdrawal from Gaza. Read more on NPR

As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger ‘about as bad as it gets’ A large swath of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities warn they could fuel the four existing fires as well as new ones. Read more on NPR

Special counsel defends Trump indictment in report. And, Israel-Hamas ceasefire nears Special counsel Jack Smith says evidence against President-elect Donald Trump was enough to convict him. And, an Israeli official says an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement is nearing. Read more on NPR

Voices from the new breadlines in Syria: Who’s waiting? And why? Syria’s new rulers faces one of their first serious challenges: bread lines. For Syrians, the long wait is a struggle — but for some, bread is a business opportunity. Read more on NPR

Two Marines spent years firing heavy weapons. Then came headaches and hemorrhage. Two Marines suspect that years of firing powerful weapons caused them to develop the same rare, and potentially fatal, brain condition. Read more on NPR

Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a cease-fire agreement Negotiators in Qatar are close to a ceasefire deal that envisions an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, a six-week pause in fighting and eventual withdrawal of troops from Gaza in the final phase. Read more on NPR

This skateboarding economist suggests we need more skateparks and less capitalism A skateboarder presented an unusual paper at this year’s big meeting of American economists. Read more on NPR