One of the most destructive firestorms in L.A. history kills 5, burns 2,000 buildings; Hamas Stands by Demand for End to Gaza War Under Hostage Deal, as Trump Deadline Approaches; Top Iranian general acknowledges Assad regime’s fall was ‘very big blow’ to Tehran; Iranians and Egyptians Caught Sneaking Across Texas Border; 41% of companies worldwide plan to reduce workforces by 2030 due to AI

