Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said. Source

The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults. Source

Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they’re proven safe. Source

Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades. Source

New York Rep. George Santos has repeatedly resisted pressure to resign his seat in Congress amid allegations he stole from donors to his campaign. Source

Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day. Source

Paste Magazine announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring the beloved women-focused publication and relaunching it soon. Source

The temporary cease-fire between the two sides began Nov. 24. About 100 Hamas-held hostages have so far been freed. Source

Newport Beach police Sgt. Steve Oberon said they are “actively seeking additional information related to these allegations and pursuing all leads and evidence to obtain the facts of the case.” Source

John Dickerson reports on efforts to extend the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, a ransomware attack affecting hospitals in six states, and why some media outlets are turning to artificial intelligence to write articles. Source