Introduction

After a seven-day pause, the Washington Post reports that fighting has resumed between Israel and Hamas.

Vox explains why so many Palestinians are detained in Israeli prisons, while CNN speaks with some of those who’ve been released as part of the recent hostage deal to learn more about their experiences.

The first new legislation in eight decades to regulate chemicals in cosmetics comes into effect this month. Inside Climate News reports on how critics say it doesn’t go far enough, and on how risks from unregulated toxic substances in beauty and personal care products fall disproportionately on Black women. 

USA Today explains how a children’s movie inspired an unusual name for a rare atmospheric phenomenon.