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The news to know for Friday, May 21st, 2021! What to know about a now-approved ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and the U.S. response to it. Also, an encouraging sign for the U.S. economy: new unemployment claims dropped to a pandemic low. Plus, what to expect from this year's hurricane season, why the BBC is apologizing to the late Princess Diana, and a sequel is coming to a cult classic from the 1990s. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy  Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider             Sources: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire: NY Times, WSJ, AP, NPR, NBC News Biden Signs Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Bill: NPR, Reuters, ABC News, Fox News New Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low: WSJ, CNBC, AP, WaPo, Labor Dept. NOAA Hurricane Season Prediction: WaPo, NY Times, NPR, NOAA BBC Apologizes for Princess Diana Interview: BBC, Guardian, WaPo, Fox News Princes Harry and William Respond to BBC Investigation: NBC News, Variety, ABC News Proposal for Reporting Large Crypto Transfers: CNET, Bloomberg, WSJ, Reuters, Treasury Dept. Facebook’s “Live Shopping Fridays”: TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, WWD, Facebook NBA Playoffs Start Saturday: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, NBA Hocus Pocus 2: Variety, CNN, Deadline, USA Today Feel Good Friday: Girl Scouts Turn Bottle Caps into Park Benches: Daily Herald, The Week