The Importance of Compassionate Care in Rural America

President Biden today announced a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the war in Gaza. This comes as Biden is making a string of policy decisions to make it harder for the incoming administration to undo his legacy. We’ll explain. And, when the world feels like too much, how do we cope? Plus, a touching photo essay that zooms in on the work of hospice nurses makes us smile.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

• “Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire deal, senior U.S. official says: Live updates” from The Washington Post
• “Biden Races to Cement His Legacy Through a Series of Actions” from The New York Times
• “Introduction: ‘Those Who Have Made Death Their Life'” from The Daily Yonder
• “Justice Alito Asks If You Can Read Pornhub for the Articles” from The Cut
• “We Asked the Math Tutor Who Posts His Lessons on Pornhub: Why?” from Vice

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