Bloomberg News Now: Top Stories on Israel-Hamas Conflict, Trump's Aid Cut to Colombia, and More

Israel-Hamas Conflict and Aid

• 🇮🇱 Israel confirmed strikes on Hamas militants in Gaza following attacks on Israeli soldiers.
• 🚨 Prime Minister Netanyahu directed strong action against cease-fire violations, but did not threaten a return to war.
• ⚠️ Aid groups report difficulties in delivering aid to Gaza due to Israeli restrictions, with calls for more border crossings to be opened.

US Aid and Political Developments

• 🇺🇸 President Trump announced the cutting of U.S. aid to Colombia, accusing its president, Gustavo Petro, of being an illegal drug dealer.
• 🗣️ Over 7 million people participated in 'No Kings' events nationwide, with Senator Bernie Sanders emphasizing love for America as the motivation.
• 🛡️ Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated the Marines' 250th anniversary by closing a stretch of I-5, contrasting with perceived 'woke' initiatives.

Global Incidents and Cultural Highlights

• 💎 Thieves executed a daring daylight heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing items believed to be French crown jewels.
• 📈 Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters is highlighted as a significant success, potentially driving substantial viewing hours and revenue growth.
• 💻 Microsoft is ending free security support for Windows 10, urging users to upgrade to Windows 11, though some users may need new hardware.

Religious and Sports News

• 🇻🇪 Pope Leo XIV canonized seven new saints at the Vatican, including Venezuela's first saint, 'the doctor of the poor'.
• ⚾ The Seattle Mariners are one win away from reaching their first-ever World Series, leading their current series three games to two.