This is Hossam’s team, and we are sharing his final message : “If you’re reading this, it means I have been killed—most likely targeted—by the Israeli occupation forces. When this all began, I was only 21 years old—a college student with dreams like anyone else. For past 18 months, I have dedicated every moment of my life to my people. I documented the horrors in northern Gaza minute by minute, determined to show the world the truth they tried to bury. I slept on pavements, in schools, in tents—anywhere I could. Each day was a battle for survival. I endured hunger for months, yet I never left my people’s side. By God, I fulfilled my duty as a journalist. I risked everything to report the truth, and now, I am finally at rest—something I haven’t known in the past 18 months . I did all this because I believe in the Palestinian cause. I believe this land is ours, and it has been the highest honor of my life to die defending it and serving its people. I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza. Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free.” — For the last time, Hossam Shabat, from northern Gaza.

Next week will be far from pleasant ... unless you're part polar bear or something, which we assume you aren't. ❄️𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄: Chances Monday into Tuesday 🥶𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱: Sunday thru Friday ... especially Tuesday thru Thursday

Models trended significantly colder overnight. There's little doubt about next week being a "climate emergency" with extreme cold -- perhaps historical -- wrecking the central United States. The Polar Vortex is unleashed at maximum ferocity.

I recently contributed to help with funeral expenses for Adan Manzano Aguilar. His loss is felt deeply by many. Please consider donating or sharing to support this family in need. gofund.me/d89f4094 #KansasCity @JacksonCountyMO

Reupping our post to remind you the early bird deadline is coming up! Some categories you might not expect: narrative podcast, social media portfolio, utility feature portfolio and sports feature! Gather your entries and enter today! #journalism

🚨#BREAKING: In a SHOCKING admission, the NC State Treasurer's office has confirmed that out of the $100 MILLION set aside to support local Western North Carolina governments impacted by Hurricane Helene... ... a grand total of $0 has been given out to date Read that again.

This aerial photo shows displaced Gazans walking toward Gaza City, after crossing the Netzarim corridor from the southern Gaza Strip. 📸AFP

1/ Latest re: Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. South Korea's aviation and railway accident investigation board has completed initial on-site investigation and reconstructed final minutes before the crash.

🚨 PSA: If you are trans, do NOT mail in your passport to attempt to change your gender marker. The State Department is currently collecting them unchanged and will not give a public timeline for returning them. You could be without a passport indefinitely.

Costco defends its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies amid pressures to scale them back: “Our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary.”

Fernanda Torres is the second Brazilian to be nominated for Best Actress at the #Oscars The first was her own mother, Fernanda Montenegro.

OBTAINED FIRST BY @cbsnews’ @kristincbrown: All federal employees in DEI roles have to be placed on paid leave by 5pm Wednesday as those offices and programs are being ordered shut down, according to @USOPM memo.

Just days after a ceasefire took hold in Gaza, bringing relative calm to the Palestinian enclave, violence flared in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces killed 10 people in Jenin and injured more than three dozen, according to local health officials. wapo.st/3PLdNKc

Our 2025 Excellence-in-Features #journalism contest is open for submissions! This is our annual celebration of the craft of storytelling. Early-bird entry fee of $50 is good through Feb. 18. As always, 1st place winners receive $300! Details: featuresjournalism.org/blog/…

**RECORD**...Kansas City has broken the record low for the date with a current temperatures of -7! This breaks the old record of -6 set in 1935. #RecordBreakingKC

Live update on the first-ever #blizzard warning issued for this part of southeast Texas into south-central Louisiana and a Quick Look at the new models

As the ceasefire takes place, UNICEF is moving water, hygiene kits , nutrition and winter clothing into #Gaza. Hundreds more trucks are waiting to enter. Parties must ensure safe, unimpeded access for aid and humanitarians so supplies finally reach all children everywhere.

Palestinian journalist Jihad Abu Shamala does the Adhan (call to prayer) on the rubble of the complete destruction in Northern #Gaza. #GazaCeasefire

Yoon supporters storm the court, breaking windows and attacking police. Some sprayed fire extinguishers at officers, while shouting demands for judge's whereabouts and threats against Constitutional Court. Photos from Yonhap

Officially on polar vortex watch for the week of Jan. 20 🐧 Watch the Arctic air swirl down from the North Pole: