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France’s cost-of-living protests spiral into riots
Hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations across France over living costs, public services and school conditions. In several cities, protests devolved into clashes, fires and looting. Authorities reported more than 1,800 arrests and hundreds of injured police officers, gendarmes and firefighters. The New York Times - The Guardian
Deadly incident and fire at Alberta military base
People were killed and injured after an incident sparked a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Officials have not provided details on the cause or a death toll, citing an active and delicate situation. Reuters - BBC News
National News
Two killed after vehicle drives through a Kansas soccer game
Two people, including a child, were killed when a vehicle drove onto a soccer field at Wichita’s Stryker Soccer Complex, police said. Several others were injured, the driver was taken into custody, and two juveniles were in the vehicle. Reuters - The Guardian
Bend community grieves after elementary school shooting
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, left three children and one teacher dead, according to The Guardian. Days later, residents were grappling with grief and questions about safety and the community’s resilience. The New York Times - The Guardian
Report describes spread of homemade synthetic drugs in the U.S.
The BBC reports on a growing synthetic-drug crisis, drawing on accounts from users, dealers, prison workers and people involved in recovery. Its reporting includes the search for synthetic drugs inside a Chicago jail. BBC News
Politics
“No Kings” rallies urge voters to turn out ahead of midterms
Thousands gathered at demonstrations around the country against President Donald Trump, with organizers urging people to vote early in the approaching midterm elections. The New York Times - Al Jazeera
Republicans center closing midterm pitch on portraying Democrats as too extreme
Republicans in closely contested House and Senate races are emphasizing transgender athletes in women’s sports, border security and socialism as arguments against giving Democrats control of Congress. The Wall Street Journal
Ken Paxton campaigns to rally Texas Republicans as Senate race tightens
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to mobilize Republicans for his Senate campaign as polls show a closer contest. Paxton has survived a series of controversies, while drawing support from core MAGA voters and skepticism from a broader electorate. The New York Times - The Guardian
Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver draws bipartisan criticism
President Trump temporarily waived several Russia sanctions recently passed by Congress, citing national security concerns. Democrats and Republicans criticized the decision, saying it could weaken support for Ukraine; Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump could take up to 60 days to weigh further sanctions. Reuters - The New York Times
Business & Finance
Airlines warn holiday travelers to expect higher fares
Jet-fuel costs have surged by tens of billions of dollars, and airlines say households are absorbing the increase through higher fares. The Wall Street Journal reports that the coming holiday travel season could be among the most expensive in years. The Wall Street Journal
Debt concerns raise questions about the AI data center build-out
Financial strains at CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank are raising questions about whether there are broader risks in the rapid expansion of data centers serving artificial intelligence. The companies’ debt troubles have put the financing of the build-out under scrutiny. The New York Times
Corporate tax revenue falls as companies write off AI investments
U.S. corporate tax revenue fell by about $70 billion even as company profits rose, according to The New York Times. Companies are writing off billions of dollars in AI investments and taking advantage of tax cuts signed into law by Trump. The New York Times
World News
Zelensky confronts Trump over easing pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is publicly criticizing the White House for easing pressure on Moscow. He has called the sanctions rollback a reward for Vladimir Putin and warned it could embolden Russia, as Moscow continues attacks on Ukraine’s power infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal - The Guardian
Fighting intensifies in Yemen as aid agencies warn of worsening crisis
Clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthi fighters have caused casualties on both sides as fighting spreads. Aid agencies are warning of a deepening humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera
At least 19 killed in stampede at Hindu festival in Kolkata
At least 19 people, including a seven-year-old girl, died in a stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India. Authorities detained the event’s organizer and others involved; the cause of the crush was not clear. The New York Times - Reuters
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats and Palestinians in West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during the olive harvest, according to reports. The Israeli military condemned the violence, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the incident was part of a “smear” campaign. Associated Press - BBC News - The Guardian
Arts & Culture
Afrobeats performers known as “hypemen” reshape live shows in Lagos
A high-energy, ad-libbed style of emceeing has grown in Lagos as performers use humor and crowd engagement to animate Afrobeats shows. Some describe the emerging subgenre as Afrohype or lamba. The Guardian
Isabel Allende wins Spain’s €1 million literary prize under a pseudonym
The Chilean-American author won the Premio Planeta for La hora antes del alba, a sequel to her 1982 debut novel, The House of the Spirits. Allende submitted the work under a pseudonym. The Guardian
John Berger’s work offers an antidote to endless scrolling
A New York Times essay revisits the British art critic John Berger and his work, including Ways of Seeing, arguing that his writing offers a way to think about attention in an era of infinite scrolling. The New York Times
Tech & Society
European lawmaker speaks out about sexualized AI deepfakes
Austrian lawmaker Lena Schilling says nude deepfakes of her were circulated online without her consent and is urging the European Union to act. A report cited by The Guardian found that one in six female members of the European Parliament had been targeted by sexualized AI-generated content. The Guardian
California AI data center plan faces local resistance
A proposed project in Imperial, California, billed by its developer as the state’s largest AI data center, has prompted local opposition. The plan promises jobs and tax revenue, but residents are concerned about its energy demands and its location in a water-scarce area. The Guardian
Hacker obtains data on millions of California students
The California Department of Education said a hacker obtained data on millions of students. The Reuters report did not provide further details in the feed. Reuters
Sports
Golden State Valkyries take Game 1 of WNBA Finals
Gabby Williams scored 26 points as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 at home to open the best-of-seven finals. Williams put Golden State ahead with free throws late in the game and added two more to seal the win. The Guardian - Al Jazeera
Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia with last-second field goal
Alex McPherson’s 34-yard field goal as time expired gave Auburn a 27-24 win over Georgia. It was the second straight week the top-ranked team in the AP Top 25 lost to an unranked opponent. The Guardian
Rays even ALCS against Guardians at two games apiece
Tampa Bay beat Cleveland 7-3 to tie the American League Championship Series at 2-2. A seventh-inning defensive error helped set up two Rays runs, and Yandy Díaz added a ninth-inning home run. The Guardian
Eagles place Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after blood clot diagnosis
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve after the Eagles said he had a blood clot in his calf. He must miss at least four games; the team said the injury followed a cleat striking his calf in a game against the Rams on Oct. 4. The Guardian
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| New York | ☀️ 36/59 | 0% | ☁️ 39/61 | ☁️ 49/66 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 68/90 | 7% | ☀️ 61/87 | ☀️ 68/83 |
| San Francisco | ☀️ 54/84 | 2% | ☁️ 52/66 | ☁️ 56/67 |
| Chicago | ☀️ 37/60 | 0% | ☁️ 39/60 | ☁️ 52/63 |
| Houston | ☁️ 50/72 | 0% | ☁️ 55/75 | ☁️ 63/81 |
| Dallas | 🌤️ 47/70 | 0% | ☀️ 48/74 | ☁️ 61/78 |
| Phoenix | 🌦️ 68/87 | 24% | ☁️ 65/87 | ☁️ 72/88 |
| Philadelphia | ☀️ 37/57 | 0% | ☁️ 41/62 | ☁️ 49/68 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 48/73 | 0% | ☁️ 54/75 | ☁️ 60/82 |
| San Diego | ⛅ 67/92 | 1% | ☀️ 64/85 | ☀️ 69/81 |
| San Jose | ☀️ 54/88 | 0% | ☁️ 49/75 | ☁️ 54/73 |
| Austin | ☁️ 48/72 | 0% | ☁️ 52/77 | ☁️ 63/82 |
| Jacksonville | 🌦️ 60/70 | 4% | ☁️ 58/70 | ☀️ 58/77 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 47/70 | 0% | ☀️ 48/74 | ☁️ 61/78 |
| Columbus | 🌫️ 34/61 | 0% | ☀️ 39/66 | ☀️ 48/68 |
| Charlotte | ☀️ 41/60 | 0% | ☀️ 40/66 | ☀️ 48/74 |
| Indianapolis | ⛅ 35/60 | 0% | ☀️ 39/66 | ⛅ 50/70 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 43/60 | 1% | ☁️ 43/57 | ☁️ 45/58 |
| Denver | ☁️ 41/81 | 0% | ☁️ 44/73 | ☁️ 55/72 |
| Boston | ☁️ 32/52 | 0% | ☁️ 36/56 | ☁️ 46/58 |
| Nashville | ☀️ 41/69 | 0% | ☀️ 45/72 | ☁️ 53/73 |
| Detroit | ☀️ 36/62 | 0% | ☀️ 37/65 | ☁️ 47/67 |
| Portland | ☁️ 45/64 | 5% | ☁️ 47/63 | ☁️ 49/69 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 59/79 | 14% | ☀️ 60/81 | 🌦️ 71/81 |
| Miami | 🌦️ 73/81 | 73% | 🌧️ 73/81 | 🌦️ 72/83 |
| Atlanta | ☀️ 44/65 | 0% | ☀️ 41/69 | ☀️ 54/76 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 44/68 | 0% | ☁️ 41/67 | ☀️ 50/69 |
| Kansas City | ☀️ 39/63 | 0% | ☁️ 42/66 | ☁️ 52/72 |
| New Orleans | 🌤️ 52/72 | 0% | ☁️ 54/74 | ☁️ 62/77 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 72/83 | 84% | 🌦️ 71/83 | 🌦️ 72/83 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 32/45 | 1% | 🌨️ 33/42 | ❄️ 34/37 |