Hostage handover dispute, federal layoffs blocked, Nutcracker Man discovery & more
Oct 15, 2025•7 min
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Episode description
A ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is facing a serious test. A federal judge is pumping the brakes on layoffs during the government shutdown. The defense secretary’s new policy is getting pushback from journalists. President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap over what he calls a nationwide crime crackdown. Plus, what researchers unearthed from early humans.
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