Up to 600 Americans are believed to be stranded in the Gaza Strip, as negotiations to allow foreign citizens to exit using the Rafah crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt have so far failed. Adriana Diaz spoke to a Chicago man whose family is among those stuck in Gaza. Source

Israel’s siege on the Gaza Strip has created a humanitarian crisis. About a third of the hospitals in Gaza have stopped functioning because of a lack of fuel to their generators or damage, according to the United Nations. Holly Williams has more. Source

Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected House speaker Wednesday, ending a standstill that began when Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted nearly three weeks ago. The 51-year-old Johnson, who won with unanimous GOP support on the first ballot, is a former conservative radio talk show host, and will be the least experienced speaker in decades. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source

The Food and Drug Administration said they are looking into the death of a student with a heart condition whose parents allege died after consuming a caffeinated drink at Panera Bread. Source

A man was accessing his safety deposit box in the basement when the doors closed and he became trapped. Source

Democrats have already pushed forward with attack ads on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s views on abortion. Source

Several House Republicans from New York are planning to push ahead with a formal resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, soon after new charges against him were announced this month. Source

Researchers say the fast pace of work at the retailer’s fulfillment centers takes a toll on employees’ physical and mental health. Source

McDonald’s is replacing its McFlurry spoon with a smaller, more sustainable design. Source

The coolant leak in the experiment radiator follows similar leaks in a Soyuz crew ferry ship and a Progress cargo craft. Source