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Hurricane Isaias leaves four dead and hundreds of thousands without power
The storm hit the Gulf Coast on Friday before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone. It caused significant damage, and hundreds of thousands of customers across Alabama, Florida and Georgia lost electricity. The New York Times - BBC News
Eight people killed in Pennsylvania shooting; gunman also dead
A man fatally shot eight people at a home in Erie, including two children and a woman who was eight months pregnant, then killed himself, authorities said. Seven of the victims were relatives, and police said there was no ongoing threat. The Guardian - The Washington Post
Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures more than 300
Saudi authorities said a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300, forcing the airport to close. President Donald Trump said the United States was weighing whether to join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed group. The Associated Press - The Wall Street Journal
A year after Gaza cease-fire, Israeli strikes have not stopped
The cease-fire announced last October was intended to end Israel’s war in Gaza, but Israeli strikes have continued, though less frequently, a year later. A separate Associated Press report says progress toward implementing the U.S.-brokered truce has stalled. The New York Times - The Associated Press
National News
Philadelphia police officer killed and another wounded in shooting
Officer Shane Seiber, a 10-year veteran, was fatally shot in West Philadelphia after responding to a report of a man with a gun, authorities said. Another officer was wounded. The Associated Press
Christa Pike returns to prison after failed execution attempt
Pike was discharged from the hospital 10 days after Tennessee’s Sept. 30 attempt to execute her by lethal injection. Her lawyers said she had returned to prison and would continue receiving medical care. Reuters - BBC News
Louisiana police chief candidate faces pending child-rape charges
Christopher Paul, a Republican running unopposed to become police chief in Elizabeth, Louisiana, was arrested in September on charges alleging he raped two girls in 2005 and 2006. The community is considering whether to make the police chief position appointed rather than elected. The Guardian
Politics
Justice Department probes TV networks over White House press-pool coverage
The Justice Department is investigating whether five broadcasters violated antitrust law after they stopped sharing presidential pool coverage last month. The inquiry followed the White House’s decision to bar CNN, MS Now and Politico from access. The Associated Press - The New York Times - The Washington Post
Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy and hold elections
Trump said Ukraine should hold elections and suggested President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had failed to end the war with Russia. His remarks came after Zelenskyy criticized a U.S. deal to import Russian diesel, saying it would help Moscow fund the war. The New York Times - BBC News
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall settles an old campaign bill to a baker
Marshall, a Republican facing a difficult re-election race, paid a campaign debt for cookies, muffins and brownies six years after the purchase, following the baker’s story going viral online. The New York Times
Business & Finance
Musk promises lower-cost Starlink in India ahead of Jio IPO
Elon Musk said Starlink would be affordable in India, escalating a contest with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio days before its parent company launches what the feed describes as India’s largest-ever IPO. Reuters - Al Jazeera
Retiring at 65 may carry different costs for different households
Waiting longer to retire may look financially sensible, but the calculations and personal considerations vary significantly from one household to another, according to the article. The Washington Post
Indexed annuities help fuel private credit’s growth
Indexed annuities promise protection against market losses, while insurers can periodically adjust the formula used to calculate returns. The product has helped power the expansion of private credit. The Wall Street Journal
World News
Russian glide-bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20
At least 20 people were killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city, according to the BBC report. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said children were among the dead. BBC News
Delhi braces for more protests after youth movement leaders released
Police detained leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party before they could lead a protest over voting rights; they were later released. Police said they would continue restricting access to the city center after thousands of people were detained and released. The New York Times - BBC News
Panama declares emergency after powerful earthquakes and aftershocks
The government declared a state of emergency after two earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.6, damaged buildings and prompted evacuations. Officials reported damage across all 10 provinces and two Indigenous territories, but no deaths from the quakes. The Associated Press
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in opposition-governed province
Pakistan’s cabinet imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province governed by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The prime minister’s office said the decision followed what it called the provincial government’s disengagement from counterterrorism. Al Jazeera
China is wealthier but more closely watched, returning reporter says
A correspondent returning to China after decades away describes a country transformed by bullet trains and striking skylines, alongside surveillance that is more pervasive and a government that appears more wary. The New York Times
Arts & Culture
Inuit artists in Canada’s Arctic draw on language, land and identity
A new generation of Inuit writers and artists in Iqaluit is turning questions of language, land and identity into books, films and tattoos. The New York Times
Three portrayals of Mark Zuckerberg offer sharply different versions
Jeremy Strong’s Zuckerberg in “The Social Reckoning,” Jesse Eisenberg’s in “The Social Network” and the real Meta executive are all playing parts, the article argues. It says only one has changed his approach. The New York Times
Human-made art gains appeal amid a surge in AI content
Some people are placing greater value on art that is clearly made by a person as AI-generated content proliferates. The BBC report asks whether that premium for human work will last. BBC News
Tech & Society
Innocent man targeted after being mistaken for a Cornell rape suspect
A man with the same name as a suspect in a Cornell sexual-assault case was targeted by strangers. The Washington Post reports that online vigilantes have doxed, threatened and falsely accused people while trying to expose those connected to the case. The Washington Post
Calendar invitations used to trick people into revealing passwords
A phishing scam places fake meeting or renewal reminders in users’ calendars, then directs them to fraudulent Google, Microsoft or PayPal login pages. Victims who enter their details hand their credentials to scammers. The Guardian
Vulnerable cameras are being used to track targets in war
Internet-connected cameras and webcams can be hacked and used by combatants to surveil, track and attack opponents, according to the report. The Wall Street Journal
Sports
Guardians rally from a 2-0 series deficit to reach the ALCS
Gavin Williams struck out 12 and José Ramírez hit a two-run homer as Cleveland beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 to win their American League Division Series. The Guardians will face Tampa Bay for a place in the World Series. The Guardian
Oklahoma upsets No. 1 Texas on a last-second field goal
Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal on the final play gave Oklahoma a 27-24 win over Texas in the Red River rivalry game. The Sooners also scored touchdowns on special teams and defense. The Guardian
Eliud Kipchoge, 41, sets Melbourne Marathon course record
Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon in a course-record time, two seconds faster than the previous mark. It was his first marathon win in three years. BBC Sport - The Guardian
Spain beats the U.S. women’s national team in friendly
Spain scored twice in the opening 14 minutes and held on to win, while a missed penalty by the United States’ Lily Yohannes ended a potential comeback. Both teams were missing players through injury. The Guardian
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| New York | 🌧️ 55/65 | 89% | 🌧️ 58/69 | ☁️ 59/69 |
| Los Angeles | 🌦️ 68/75 | 33% | 🌧️ 58/70 | ☁️ 58/72 |
| San Francisco | 🌤️ 49/68 | 0% | ☁️ 52/68 | ☁️ 56/69 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 57/75 | 0% | ☁️ 59/86 | 🌦️ 71/84 |
| Houston | ☁️ 67/89 | 1% | ☁️ 70/90 | 🌦️ 78/92 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 70/90 | 0% | ⛅ 67/88 | ☁️ 76/89 |
| Phoenix | 🌧️ 72/86 | 50% | 🌦️ 65/85 | 🌦️ 67/79 |
| Philadelphia | 🌧️ 60/69 | 88% | 🌧️ 59/69 | ☁️ 61/78 |
| San Antonio | 🌤️ 69/90 | 4% | ☁️ 71/90 | 🌦️ 75/90 |
| San Diego | 🌧️ 66/74 | 86% | 🌧️ 61/67 | 🌧️ 58/70 |
| San Jose | ☀️ 49/71 | 0% | ☁️ 52/73 | ☁️ 54/74 |
| Austin | 🌤️ 69/92 | 1% | ☁️ 71/90 | 🌦️ 76/93 |
| Jacksonville | 🌦️ 76/80 | 62% | ☁️ 65/77 | ☀️ 69/90 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 70/90 | 0% | ⛅ 67/87 | ☁️ 75/88 |
| Columbus | 🌧️ 58/64 | 50% | 🌦️ 59/74 | ☁️ 62/86 |
| Charlotte | 🌧️ 67/74 | 89% | ☁️ 60/75 | ☁️ 62/83 |
| Indianapolis | 🌦️ 59/70 | 27% | 🌫️ 53/83 | ☁️ 68/90 |
| Seattle | 🌦️ 43/58 | 11% | ☀️ 43/58 | ☁️ 51/59 |
| Denver | ☁️ 58/86 | 3% | ☁️ 57/86 | 🌤️ 56/81 |
| Boston | 🌦️ 42/64 | 15% | 🌧️ 53/67 | 🌦️ 55/63 |
| Nashville | 🌧️ 62/67 | 63% | 🌫️ 55/87 | ☀️ 66/89 |
| Detroit | 🌧️ 60/71 | 42% | 🌫️ 57/72 | 🌦️ 66/86 |
| Portland | ☁️ 43/60 | 13% | 🌤️ 45/62 | ☁️ 49/62 |
| Las Vegas | 🌧️ 64/87 | 91% | ☁️ 57/69 | 🌧️ 58/69 |
| Miami | 🌦️ 80/88 | 30% | 🌦️ 75/88 | ☁️ 73/86 |
| Atlanta | 🌦️ 61/66 | 38% | ⛅ 59/79 | ☀️ 66/88 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 66/88 | 1% | ☁️ 63/86 | ☁️ 55/67 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 63/89 | 0% | ☁️ 71/90 | ☁️ 74/91 |
| New Orleans | ☀️ 62/86 | 0% | ☁️ 63/90 | ☀️ 70/92 |
| Honolulu | ⛅ 72/84 | 2% | ⛅ 71/83 | 🌦️ 74/85 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 39/49 | 100% | 🌦️ 40/51 | 🌦️ 34/48 |