One hundred days after a devastating wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui, many residents have returned to see their scorched homes, but several people remain unaccounted for. Authorities launched new searches as recently as this week amid efforts to revitalize the disaster area.

In other news, former President Donald Trump's agenda for the 2024 presidential election has been revealed. Trump plans to wield executive power extensively if reelected, including a massive operation to detain and deport undocumented immigrants and a purge of the federal workforce of anyone deemed disloyal. He and his allies have also promised a sweeping transformation of the government that would use federal law enforcement against political enemies. Trump-aligned outside groups have been crafting executive orders and studying the Constitution in anticipation of legal challenges.

The UN human rights chief has called on Israel to grant his team access to Gaza to investigate competing claims about the Al-Shifa Hospital. Israel released a photo and video of an alleged "operational tunnel shaft" found inside the hospital complex, which Hamas has rejected as "baseless lies." The body of a second hostage, Yehudit Weiss, a 65-year-old Israeli woman who was kidnapped by Hamas militants on October 7, was recovered near the medical facility.

The Department of Education has launched investigations into seven schools following complaints about alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia. These are the first investigations of this kind by the department since the October 7 Hamas attack. The schools risk losing federal funding if they do not comply with the recommendations made at the conclusion of the investigations.

Republican Rep. George Santos has announced that he will not seek reelection to the House next year. This decision follows a damning report released by the Ethics Committee, which concluded that there is "substantial evidence" of Santos using campaign funds for personal purposes. The committee also uncovered additional "uncharged and unlawful conduct" that goes beyond the pending criminal allegations against him. The report shows that Santos used campaign funds for personal travel, meals, and spa services, including Botox treatments. Santos has denounced the investigation as "biased."

Apple has announced that it will make a significant change next year by bringing iMessage features to Android users. This change will include read receipts, typing indicators, better support for group chats, and higher quality media sharing. However, the distinction between green bubbles for Android users and blue bubbles for Apple users is expected to remain, as it is seen as an Apple marketing strategy.

In other news, President Joe Biden has signed a stopgap spending bill, averting a government shutdown for now. The bill will fund the government through January 19 and will provide more time for lawmakers to negotiate and pass full-year spending bills.

China has announced that it has built the world's fastest internet network, capable of operating at speeds of about 1.2 terabits per second. This development could have broad implications for stock trading, business transactions, and national security. Analysts believe that this advancement in internet speed will revolutionize various industries.

President Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes talks aimed at stabilizing the relationship between the two nations. Biden announced that communication between the US and Chinese militaries has been resumed after Beijing cut those ties in August 2022. However, Biden later referred to Xi as a dictator, doubling down on his previous comments. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called Biden's comment "extremely erroneous."

President Biden accused Hamas of committing a "war crime" for operating a command center under the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. The conditions at Al-Shifa have deteriorated rapidly, and doctors warn of a “catastrophic” situation for patients, staff, and displaced people inside. The war between Israel and Hamas has caused numerous casualties on both sides, with over 1,200 deaths in Israel and at least 11,255 in Gaza.

The Senate has passed a stopgap bill to keep the government open, preventing a shutdown at the end of the week. The bill will fund the government through January 19 and will give lawmakers more time to negotiate and pass full-year spending bills.

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign a border bill that would create a new crime for entering the state illegally. The bill, SB4, grants law enforcement the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Civil rights organizations have criticized the measure as “anti-immigrant” and warn of racial profiling of Latinos in Texas.

SpaceX has received permission from federal regulators to launch a test flight of its Starship system. This powerful rocket is intended to eventually put humans on Mars and aid NASA's efforts to return humans to the moon. The test flight is scheduled for Friday morning from SpaceX's facility in Boca Chica, Texas.

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel has been announced as the host for the 2024 Academy Awards. This will be Kimmel's fourth time hosting the Oscars.

NBA star Draymond Green has been suspended for five games for putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rupert Murdoch has officially stepped down as the chairman of Fox Corporation, handing over the reins to his son Lachlan.

These are the top stories of the day. Stay tuned for more updates.