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Hamas frees 3 more hostages in exchange for more than 300 prisoners as part of ceasefire deal with Israel

Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners as part of the delicate ceasefire agreement reached with Israel.

The hostages released were Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, 29; Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36, and Yair Horn, 46. Troufanov has Israeli and Russian citizenship, Dekel-Chen is an American-Israeli and Horn is a dual citizen of Israel and Argentina.

The three were abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz in the terror group’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack against Israel that sparked the war in Gaza now under ceasefire.

HAMAS TO FREE ANOTHER AMERICAN IN SATURDAY HOSTAGE RELEASE

Hamas has released Alexander (Sasha) Troponov, 29; Sagi Dekel-Chen, 36, and Yair Horn, 46. (Photos provided by The Hostages Family Forum)

The Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli jails as part of the sensitive ceasefire agreement, which has continued to hold even after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that “all hell is going to break out” if Hamas does not release all the remaining hostages this week. Trump has also said he is committed to the U.S. purchasing and taking over Gaza and resettling Palestinians elsewhere.

About 70 hostages remain in Hamas custody. Nearly all the remaining hostages, including Israeli soldiers, are men and about half are believed to be dead.

EGYPT REPORTEDLY RELEASES DETAILS ON PLAN TO REBUILD GAZA; THERE’S NO MENTION OF ‘COOPERATION’ WITH THE US

Graffiti on Israel’s separation barrier depicts the Gaza Strip, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP)

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In the first phase of the ceasefire, 24 hostages and more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners have been released so far. The first phase includes Hamas’ release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

The war could resume if no agreement is reached on the more complicated second phase, which calls for Hamas to release all remaining hostages and an indefinite extension of the ceasefire.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

February 15, 2025
Mics catch Saquon Barkley, fiancée’s emotional exchange after Eagles Super Bowl victory: ‘So proud’

Saquon Barkley had a memorable first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. After experiencing limited postseason success during a six-year run with the New York Giants, Barkley signed with the Eagles in the offseason.

Barkley ran for a career-high 2,005 yards in the regular season, adding 499 yards on the ground in the postseason during the Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl title.

Barkley’s fiancée, Anna Congdon, celebrated with the star running back and his family on the Caesars Superdome turf after Philadelphia secured the franchise’s second Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy with his family while posing for a photographer after the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Microphones captured a portion of the emotional moment Barkley and Congdon shared.

“You did it. You did it baby,” Congdon told Barkley as she held the couple’s son in her arms.

“I love you,” Barkley replied.

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“I’m so proud of you,” she said.

Anna Congdon and Saquon Barkley attend the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Barkley was mostly contained during the game, finishing with 57 rushing yards, but the Eagles’ defense delivered a strong performance en route to the 40-22 victory Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is interviewed on the field after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

Barkley, a three-time Pro Bowler, recorded 13 rushing touchdowns and two receiving scores in 16 regular-season games.

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Barkley also celebrated his birthday Sunday, and People reported Barkley popped the question before last week’s Super Bowl.

Barkley and Congdon, who met while they were students at Penn State, have two children.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 14, 2025
New York Stock Exchange announces NYSE Texas coming to Dallas

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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Texas, “a fully electronic equities exchange,” is coming to Dallas.

The announcement came Wednesday, and stated the NYSE Chicago “will reincorporate in Texas and be renamed NYSE Texas,” providing companies with a new venue to list their securities.

Several high-profile firms, including Elon Musk’s Tesla, and SpaceX, have relocated their headquarters to Texas, attracted by the state’s perceived favorable legal and regulatory environment.

“As the state with the largest number of NYSE listings, representing over $3.7 trillion in market value for our community, Texas is a market leader in fostering a pro-business atmosphere,” Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group, said in a statement.

CANDIDATE FOR CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER PLEDGES TO TARGET TESLA VEHICLES WITH 100% TARIFFS

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on February 12, 2025. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP / Getty Images)

“We are delighted to expand our presence in the Lone Star State, which plays a key role in driving our U.S. economy forward” Martin continued.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met with NYSE leaders on Monday to discuss the launch, local FOX 4 reported.

“With the launch of NYSE Texas, we will expand our financial might in the United States and cement our great state as an economic powerhouse on the global stage,” Abbott said, according to FOX 4.

PRESIDENT TRUMP, INDIA’S MODI TO TACKLE TRADE, TARIFF TENSIONS AT HIGH-STAKES MEETING

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott , who previously appeared on FOX Business, responded to the move to bring NYSE Texas to Dallas. (FOX Business / Fox News)

A potential competitor is already in the works, as the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), a new venture backed by financial giants including BlackRock, Citadel Securities and Charles Schwab, is targeting a 2026 launch after submitting paperwork late last month to operate as a national securities exchange, Reuters reported.

It will also be a fully electronic equity exchange headquartered in Dallas.

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The Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, US, on Thursday, June 23, 2022. NYSE Group President Lynn Martin said Texas is the state with the largest number of NYSE listings. (Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg / Getty Images)

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“We have known all along that Texas is the best place to do business,” a TXSE spokesperson said in a statement obtained by Reuters following the news. “The Texas Stock Exchange is harnessing this momentum to build a national securities exchange in our home state.”

Reuters contributed to this report.

February 13, 2025
Mexico agrees to deploy 10,000 troops to US border in exchange for tariff pause

Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in exchange for a one-month delay on President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday.

Sheinbaum made the announcement on social media Monday morning, roughly 12 hours before the tariffs were set to take effect. Trump and Sheinbaum spoke on Monday and agreed that Mexico will do more to combat drug trafficking into the U.S., and that the U.S. will step up efforts to block the flow of firearms into Mexico.

Sheinbaum also said officials with the U.S. and Mexico were beginning talks on wider trade and security issues.

Trump confirmed the deal in his own post on Truth Social, describing the call with Sheinbaum as a “very friendly conversation.”

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Mexican President Claudia Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with President Donald Trump on Monday and came to an agreement regarding tariffs and the U.S.-Mexico border. (Getty Images)

“I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States. These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country,” Trump wrote.

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“We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-level Representatives of Mexico. I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a ‘deal’ between our two Countries,” he added.

Mexico will send 10,000 national guard troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border against drug trafficking and illegal immigration. (Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images)

The deal comes just days after Trump announced 25% tariffs on both Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% tariffs on China. Trump says he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, but the pair did not reach an agreement. He says they will speak again later Monday.

The tariffs are set to take effect at midnight on Tuesday.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slighted the U.S. by encouraging Canadians to “buy Canada” in response to the tariffs.

Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on citizens to “buy Canada” in response to Trump’s threat of tariffs. (AP/Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

“Now is the time to choose products made right here in Canada,” Trudeau wrote on X. “Check the labels. Let’s do our part. Wherever we can, choose Canada.

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During Sunday’s exchange with reporters, Trump also discussed the prospect of cutting off aid to South Africa after its president signed a controversial land seizure measure.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.

February 3, 2025