Good morning. This is Hanna Lee and Laura Fraser.

Celebrations erupted across the Middle East this morning as U.S. President Donald Trump and Egypt announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas that would see the release of Israeli hostages and could end the two-year war that has devastated the Gaza Strip. 

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Celebrations erupt across the Mideast as Israel, Hamas reach '1st phase' of peace deal

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Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal were announced under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in Gaza.

The latest: The two sides were expected to sign the tentative agreement in Egypt, where they negotiated the biggest step yet taken to end two years of warfare. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the deal would take effect only once ratified by the Israeli cabinet, which is meeting later today.

Reaction on the ground: Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages began celebrating after news emerged. In Gaza, where most of the more than two million people have been displaced by Israeli bombing, young men applauded in the devastated streets, even as Israeli strikes continued. And in Tel Aviv, families gathered in Hostages Square to celebrate the promised return of loved ones. 

Around the world: World leaders commended Trump and the negotiators from the Middle East. Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulated the U.S. president, as well as Qatar, Egypt and Turkey "for their tireless work."

U.S. bill calls for more integration between Canadian, American border agents

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U.S. Congress is being asked to adopt legislation that could lead to a further integration of Canada's and the United States' enforcement of the border.

What's happening: Introduced by Republican Rep. Nicholas Langworthy, House Resolution 5518 calls for U.S. officers to operate in Canada, and vice versa, to enhance border security or law enforcement co-operation. It doesn't clarify whether it would allow U.S. officers to operate in Canada unaccompanied by a Canadian official.

Some context: Currently, about 350 to 400 U.S. officers are stationed in Canada. While law enforcement personnel on both sides of the border currently co-operate — with greater integration in the works — each operates in their own country under their own laws. The bill could see U.S. officers' ability to operate in this country increase significantly. It comes two days after FBI Director Kash Patel told a House committee there has been "a sharp increase of known or suspected terrorists" coming into the U.S. from Canada, pledging to put more resources into the issue.

Why Trump's team is portraying Antifa as a terrorist threat

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The Trump administration is trying to persuade Americans that the anti-fascist movement dubbed Antifa is as grave a threat to the country as designated terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.

What's happening: In a White House event yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump, his top law enforcement officials and a handful of conservative journalists spent more than an hour depicting Antifa as an ultra-violent and deep-pocketed organization. It's just as sophisticated as MS-13, ISIS and Hamas, said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Looking ahead: It may be part of Trump's continued campaign to send the National Guard into Democratic-run cities like Chicago and Portland, Ore., which he has repeatedly depicted as lawless war zones. The group, and other "far-left extremists" like it, have been carrying out a campaign of violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents, Trump claims. But there isn't any proof to these claims — nor has the administration provided any so far.

Nearly three-quarters of young adults are using generative AI for schoolwork

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Nearly three-quarters of young adults are using AI for schoolwork, according to a recent KPMG Canada survey. Students who spoke to CBC News said the tool helps them figure out difficult concepts or summarize readings — while educators say schools need to prepare for the new reality. 

What's happening: Students like Elaine Xiao, in her first year at Duke University, use AI to brainstorm ideas that she later builds on, or to explain concepts she's stuck on while studying. "It really talks to you in a way that is easy to understand," she said. Others, like Jazmine Kennedy of Simon Fraser University, have avoided the tool, saying their instructors are strict on its use.

Looking ahead: Educators like Sarah Elaine Eaton, a professor at the University of Calgary, say schools need to understand the tech and guide students to supplement their learning. That could mean setting clear rules on what's allowed or perhaps meeting with students one on one to gauge their learning. "Doing the same thing we've done [before] won't work anymore," she said. 

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