February 3rd, 2026: Rafah Reopening, Single Room Shelters And COVID Lite

Lindsey Vernick reports on the Rafah crossing reopening between Gaza and Egypt — framed as a humanitarian step but limited in scope, with priority for medical cases, tight Israeli controls, and no goods allowed. She covers New York’s response to single-digit temperatures, including 50 new single-room shelter units, increased warming centers and removals after several cold-related deaths, and the debate over involuntary placements. Authorities in Arizona are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as a crime; searches continue. Lindsey closes with personal notes about a recent mild bout of flu/COVID, a cooking tip, and her podcast signoff.