Forecasters are monitoring the southwest Caribbean for potential late-season tropical development, with a low-pressure system expected to form in the region east of Central America and south of Jamaica. The National Hurricane Center predicts the system may evolve into a tropical depression or storm by the end of the week, possibly named Patty if it intensifies. (UPI)
A New Orleans judge has issued a restraining order preventing Gov. Jeff Landry from clearing homeless camps near the Superdome before Taylor Swift concerts and the Super Bowl. The lawsuit, filed by homeless residents, alleged civil rights violations and property destruction, leading to the court injunction requiring 24-hours’ notice before clearing camps. (UPI)
Egypt’s President proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in exchange for freeing hostages in Gaza and releasing some Palestinian prisoners. This initiative includes humanitarian aid for Gaza and aims to kickstart peace talks with the help of mediators like the United States and Qatar. (CBS News)
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha broke the men’s half-marathon record by one second in Valencia, finishing in 57 minutes and 30 seconds. The record, previously held by Jacob Kiplimo, is pending official ratification by World Athletics. In the women’s race, Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich narrowly missed breaking the record. (ABC News)
Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexico’s central state of Zacatecas on Saturday. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose. (NBC News)