The Biden administration says it won’t enforce a ban on TikTok set to take effect Sunday — a day before President-elect Trump takes office. "Given the timing of when it goes into effect over a holiday weekend a day before inauguration, it will be up to the next administration to implement," a White House official told ABC News on Thursday.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a six-week, phased ceasefire deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to the release of dozens of hostages, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

It comes after 15 months of war in the Middle East, which began after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and has since led to the killing of tens of thousands of people in Gaza, and widespread devastation and displacement across the territory.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's controversial nominee for U.S. Defense Secretary, faced a contentious four-hour Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Accusations against Hegseth over sexual misconduct and drunken behavior, paired with comments he has made about women in combat, took center stage.

The National Weather Service issued an extreme fire danger warning through Wednesday in Los Angeles County, expecting gusts of up to 70 mph as high Santa Ana winds return. It comes as 92,000 people are under evacuation orders and nearly 90,000 more are under evacuation warnings.

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County continue to rage, having burned more than 40,000 acres (60+ square miles) — an area larger than Miami, Boston, San Francisco, and nearly 3x the size of Manhattan. Officials have confirmed at least 24 deaths, 16 people still missing, and 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed.

Nearly 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate as five major wildfires continue to burn across California. Among the most concerning are the Eaton and Palisades fires, both of which remain 0% contained as of Thursday evening. There have been 10 deaths so far related to those two fires.

Los Angeles County is experiencing what feels like an apocalyptic scene, as multiple wind-driven wildfires continue to rage out of control, burning tens of thousands of acres and wiping out entire communities. At least five people have died, with several others suffering significant injuries.

As we get ready for a new Trump term, he is proposing a couple major new agenda items that were not part of last year’s campaign. On Tuesday, the president-elect suggested that he is open to using military force to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and economic force to acquire Canada as the “51st state.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party on Monday after more than a decade. He will remain the country’s leader until a successor is chosen — a process that could take weeks.

President Biden will travel to New Orleans today to “grieve with the families and communities” affected by the New Year’s Day attack there that killed 14 and injured dozens more people.

Two attacks, involving electric trucks rented on the Turo app, occurring hours apart, by men affiliated with the U.S. military: details emerging from investigations into the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks on New Year’s Day have raised questions about a possible link.

At least 15 people were killed and more than 35 were injured after a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a large crowd on the famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans early New Year’s Day. The driver was then killed in a shoot-out with police officers. The FBI found an ISIS flag on the trailer of the truck used in the attack, and authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old, making him the longest-living U.S. president ever.

With all of its highs and lows, 2024 has been a year to remember. As we look back, we’re also looking ahead, to how this year’s biggest stories will shape headlines next year. (At least, the ones we can predict — curveballs expected!)

The holiday drama is beginning early for Congress. House Republicans failed to pass a new spending proposal to keep the government open. The vote came 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk derailed the original deal that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) negotiated with Democrats. Congress has until midnight tonight to pass a bill, or bring on a government shutdown.

Gen Z’s lack of sympathy to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (and at times celebration of the alleged killer) has drawn condemnation from business leaders, politicians and law enforcement officials, and left others puzzled.

On Tuesday, Luigi Mangione was indicted by a grand jury in New York on charges including first-degree murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced.

A teacher and a teenage student are dead after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, Police Chief Shon Barnes said Monday during a news conference. The shooter, a 15-year-old female student, is also dead.

Donald Trump is reportedly considering privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS). He has expressed frustration over the USPS’s financial struggles, as the organization has reported billions in losses for years.

The move could significantly change shipping timelines and costs, impact small businesses and rural communities, and result in tens of thousands of federal workers losing their jobs.

Understanding our emotions is key to unlocking success in every aspect of our lives: career, friendships, parenting, and personal growth. This type of knowledge has the power to transform our relationships, decision-making abilities, and even health.

🎙️ Mo News spoke to Dr. Marc Brackett, the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel, about ways to better understand, categorize, and respond to our emotions.