Many states today are observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day rather than Columbus Day , reflecting a growing movement to honor Native heritage instead of the Italian explorer. It’s also a federal holiday, which means most banks will be closed and mail delivery is paused.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1️⃣ Hostage release

After two years of the Israel-Gaza war, all 20 living hostages have now been freed and are in Israel. Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, singing and cheering as the initial hostages were released. President Donald Trump received a warm reception upon his arrival in Israel hours ago, where he was greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and thanked for his role in brokering the ceasefire

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