The federal government has reopened after the longest shutdown in history, with agencies resuming operations and federal workers returning to their jobs. While normalcy is gradually being restored, the shutdown's economic toll was significant, and some services may take weeks to fully recover. In Ukraine, leaders face a difficult decision as Russian forces approach Pokrovsk, weighing whether to defend the city or withdraw to save lives. Meanwhile, the United States government is considering major changes to its homelessness policy, potentially shifting funding from long-term housing to programs focused on work and drug treatment. Other top stories include ongoing challenges with Penn Station's renovation, political developments, and cultural highlights such as Richard Linklater's new film about 1950s Paris and new research on ancient dog diversity.