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- Live updates: Zacharia hosts first press briefing; Trump heads to Alaska – (The Hill)
In her second day on the job, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia will hold her first briefing for reporters on Tuesday morning. A lawyer and former conservative commentator, she steps into an administration that is trying to boost Republicans with thr… - Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF – (BBC News)
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain. - Yemeni families’ search for missing loved ones hindered by new fighting – (Al Jazeera English)
Hundreds of people have gone missing in Yemen, with families not knowing whether they were killed in fighting or detained. - MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief – (BBC News)
Sir Ken McCallum says Russia, Iran and emerging threats from AI were increasing the risks to Britain. - Former Liverpool footballer will not be made bankrupt – (BBC News)
Jamie Carragher has settled an unpaid tax bill with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs. - BA flight forced to turn back to Gatwick over cracked window – (BBC News)
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey. - Conservative Indian Americans find anti-Indian signals in GOP’s moves – (The Hill)
Indian Americans, especially young men, were part of the voting bloc that helped bring President Trump back to power in 2024. Now, a swirl of anti-Indian language among the online right has translated into moves from the Trump administration that seem to quie… - Push for AI development on federal land hits Nevada governor's race – (Associated Press)
Voters across the country are worried about the effects artificial intelligence data centers are having on electricity bills, water and the environment. The data center issue has dominated the competitive governor’s race in Nevada, where 80% of the land is ow… - Ukraine wasn't warned of Russian missile strike on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says – (Associated Press)
Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He emphasized that intelligence from partners is crucial to saving lives. The attack on Kyiv was part of Russia's intensifi… - 4 takeaways from the pre-election raid on Omar’s home – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Agents search Ilhan Omar’s home ▪ Zelensky leads backlash to diesel deal ▪ Judge slams DOJ over tree cutting ▪ Iran likely responsible for air base incident Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) befo… - Ilhan Omar’s home search, Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in this year’s midterm contests – (Associated Press)
Enjoying Morning Wire online? Get tomorrow's edition of AP’s free flagship newsletter delivered straight to your inbox before you start the day. Subscribe here. - Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer – (BBC News)
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead. - Most say Trump is illegally or unethically profiting from presidency: poll – (Associated Press)
A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways and is focused more on adding to his personal wealth than helping the country since returning to the White House. The poll results com… - Trump picks fight with GOP senators over Russia diesel deal – (The Hill)
President Trump is picking a fight with Senate Republicans right before the midterm elections with his surprise deal to allow Russia to export diesel to the United States. Four Republican senators — Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), John C… - Candidates campaign for House seats in districts where they don’t live – (The Hill)
A handful of congressional candidates are seeking office in districts where they do not live, putting their local ties in focus as the midterm election season heats up. In Arizona, Democrat Amish Shah and Republican Jay Feely are vying to represent the state’… - Democrats hold 7-point lead on generic congressional ballot: NewsNation-DDHQ poll – (The Hill)
Democrats are leading Republicans on the generic congressional ballot by 7 points, according to a new poll — underscoring the Democrat-friendly environment three weeks out from Election Day. An exclusive NewsNation-Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) poll, conducted by A… - Why an El-Sayed win in Michigan is important for Ocasio-Cortez – (The Hill)
As Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) considers whether she’ll run for president or seek a New York Senate seat, the outcome of Michigan’s Senate race pitting a progressive Democrat against a former GOP congressman could help shape her decision. Democrat… - Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests – (Al Jazeera English)
Thunberg arrives at Paul Eluard high school in the heart of the movement in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis. - Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassador – (BBC News)
Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks. - Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGOs in occupied West Bank – (Al Jazeera English)
Snipers have been deployed outside entrances to the Palestine Medical Complex, WAFA reported. - Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nations – (Al Jazeera English)
Reported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with anti-discrimination laws in their nations. - Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest – (Al Jazeera English)
Cockroach Janta Party volunteers detained after entering a popular protest site authorities had declared off-limits. - Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says – (Al Jazeera English)
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage. - Live updates: Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress – (Associated Press)
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress, Trump heads to Alaska to support a GOP senate candidate, new AP-NORC poll findings. - Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – (Al Jazeera English)
Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover. - Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears – (Al Jazeera English)
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment. - Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC – (BBC News)
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war. - Trump is going all the way to Alaska with midterms looming – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming. He's heading to Alaska to support Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, holding a Tuesday rally in Wasilla. The long journey is a sign of GOP fears about retaining control o… - Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from Congress – (Associated Press)
The deal that President Donald Trump reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import tons of Russian diesel is drawing concern from Congress. Trump struck the deal as a way to ease sky-high diesel prices at the pumps for Americans ahead of the midterm… - One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia – (BBC News)
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off. - Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes – (Al Jazeera English)
US President urges Zelenskyy, Putin to end ‘ridiculous war’ and insists they agreed to stop attacks on energy sites. - Why the Prime Minister wants to talk about Brexit again – (BBC News)
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason. - Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted – (Al Jazeera English)
US President Trump condemns Yemen’s Houthis over escalating attacks, as Saudi Arabia halts flights at Riyadh airport. - One person is dead, several others injured at Six Flags in Georgia – (Associated Press)
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks. The news came Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta. A spokesperson for Six Flag… - Trump calls Omar ‘totally crooked’ in first remarks on raid – (The Hill)
President Trump called Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn) “totally crooked” in his first remarks since federal agents searched her home as part of ongoing criminal investigations. “Well, I understand they’re looking at her very carefully,” he told reporters before depa… - False claims that Talarico was treated at mental health facility spread – (Associated Press)
Republican officials and conservative social media users are spreading unfounded rumors that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, was treated in an Ohio mental health facility last week. This is false. The faci… - Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 – (BBC News)
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 - Trump says he ‘never thought’ he’d have to hold rallies again – (The Hill)
President Trump said Sunday he “never thought” he would hold rallies again as he crisscrosses the country to campaign for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump made the observation while letting Truth Social followers know he would campai… - Johnson: Video of Hasan execution could be ‘recruiting tool for future terrorists’ – (The Hill)
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan could be used by terrorist groups to recruit more people, joining a growing list of Republicans who have expressed reservations about… - Rep. Omar Says She Will ‘Not Be Silenced’ After Federal Agents Raid Her Home – (Time)
Democratic leaders have condemned the raid on Omar’s home as "deeply disturbing." - The US-Russia diesel deal and Trump's attacks on Zelenskyy give the Kremlin a boost – (Associated Press)
A deal between Moscow and Washington over exports of Russian diesel and fresh U.S. criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mark important political victories for the Kremlin. While the size of Russia’s diesel exports are relatively small and unli… - Republicans Denounce Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia’s Putin Amid Mounting Backlash – (Time)
"We were very clear that Russia is the aggressor. Russia is the one who can end this war by backing out of [the] territory they occupied," said one Republican Senator. - The Case for Shifting Mental Health Care From Institutions to Communities – (Time)
Institutionalized mental health care is “outdated” and “a human rights issue hiding in plain sight,” write Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. - How Trump’s Policies Are Testing Farmers’ Loyalty Ahead of Midterms – (Time)
Farmers interviewed by TIME describe how the economic consequences of Trump's policies are now reaching their day-to-day operations. - What to Know About the Controversy Surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle – (Time)
The Trump Administration is reportedly considering firing the ambassador to Greece after alleged improper conduct. - What to Know About Trump’s Russia-Ukraine ‘Energy Ceasefire’ Claim – (Time)
Days prior to the alleged ceasefire, the President announced a diesel deal with Russia and blamed Ukraine for high fuel prices in the U.S. - Exclusive: Senate Investigation Challenges Big Tech’s Case for AI Data Centers – (Time)
The report argues that major tech firms are misleading the public about the costs and benefits of the projects. - Cupertino Is More Fun Than a Tech-Dystopian Legal Drama Has Any Right to Be – (Time)
'The Good Wife' creators Robert and Michelle King return to CBS with an unfeasibly fun legal drama set in Silicon Valley - Artificial Is a Hugely Entertaining Movie About Despair for the Future – (Time)
In his portrait of Sam Altman and the rise of OpenAI, Luca Guadagnino has made a movie that's despairing, but also exhilarating. - Omar Sy on Lupin Season 4 and His 'Stunned' Reaction to the Louvre Heist – (Time)
The French actor, who has been living in the United States for about ten years, spoke to TIME France about his profession, his country, and more. - JD Vance reveals what he thinks UFOs are – (Newsweek)
Vance pledged to “get to the bottom“ of UFOs on Friday. - Joe Rogan Hits Trump on Iran War: ‘Nobody Thinks It’s a Good Idea’ – (Newsweek)
The podcaster was commenting on the president's reported daily video montage briefings on the conflict in the Middle East. - Tiger Woods Rollover Crash: Full List of Car Wrecks Involving Golf Legend – (Newsweek)
Woods has been involved in several high‑profile vehicle incidents over the years. - White House Reveals New App After Cryptic Posts: Full List of Features – (Newsweek)
After cryptic teasers, the White House unveiled a new app promising direct access, live streams and real‑time updates. - Trump Admin Stress Forced ICE Chief Todd Lyons to Hospital: Report – (Newsweek)
Todd Lyons was reported to have been hospitalized twice due to stress-related issues. - Jenny Storms on NBC100 and Reinventing the Playbook – (Newsweek)
At Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum 2026, Jenny Storms told Newsweek “everything was done differently” across NBCU. - Tiger Woods in Florida car crash: What to know – (Newsweek)
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, authorities said. - Viral "looksmaxxing'" influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charges – (Newsweek)
Viral “looksmaxxing“ influencer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on battery charges tied to a fight at a rental home. - Kash Patel’s Odds to Be Out as FBI Chief Surge After Email Hack – (Newsweek)
Kash Patel's personal emails were leaked by an Iran-backed group in seeming retribution. - Fury as Veteran Dies After Migrant Allegedly Pushed Him Onto Subway Tracks – (Newsweek)
The DHS has characterized Hernandez, a Honduran national, as a “serial criminal“ who had repeatedly deported from the U.S.
Headlines from CNN and Fox News
- Three NFL teams roasted for celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day on Columbus Day, which no team even mentioned – (Fox News)
No NFL team recognized Christopher Columbus on social media for the federal holiday, while three teams honored Indigenous Peoples' Day instead. - Body Language by CNN | CNN – (CNN)
Body Language by CNN is an unflinching, honest look at the uncomfortable, unspoken, and sometimes absurd health experiences in women’s lives. Pamela Brown filters out the nonsense to bring you health stories that aren’t talked about enough. - Trump's new press secretary faces first major test as White House briefing room enters new era – (Fox News)
Katie Zacharia makes her White House press briefing room debut Tuesday, ending a weekslong stretch without a permanent press secretary at the podium. - Rams offensive lineman punches Bills linebacker after thrilling game: 'Tempers got flared' – (Fox News)
Alaric Jackson punched Bradley Chubb in the face after the Rams' overtime loss to the Bills, and the lineman will now likely face suspension. - Germany’s Nuremberg airport closes due to aviation emergency – (CNN)
Germany’s Nuremberg airport said on Tuesday that flight operations have been suspended because of an aviation emergency. - Booker ‘wowed’ by GOP challenger’s blunt message to Trump – (Fox News)
Justin Murphy told Trump to "finish it" on Iran, drawing applause and a stunned reaction from Cory Booker during their New Jersey Senate debate. - Anthropic warns self-replicating AI could spread across home devices – (Fox News)
Anthropic researchers warn AI models could soon replicate across smart TVs and household devices, potentially creating digital threats that are difficult to shut down. - LIZ PEEK: Two troubled Senate races could spoil Democrats' blue-wave fantasy – (Fox News)
James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed face tightening senate races as past comments and shifting positions give Republican opponents new ammunition. - Archbishop serving US military urges Catholics be excused from proposed firing squad execution – (CNN)
The archbishop assigned to serve Catholics in the US military strongly condemned the Pentagon’s plan to livestream a firing squad execution and said Monday that Catholic personnel should not participate. - Could GLP-1 drugs be anti-aging medications? – (CNN)
GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes appear to slow the body’s aging processes, a sign that the blockbuster drugs could ultimately help people live longer. - Media narrative predicting blue wave in key battleground state not meshing with local Republicans: 'Fired up' – (Fox News)
Iowa Republicans in Scott County push back on "blue wave" predictions, citing voter optimism and concerns about Democratic spending ahead of midterms. - ‘I’m strapped every month.’ Seniors struggle as inflation continues to outpace Social Security benefits – (CNN)
Many senior citizens are finding that their Social Security benefits are not keeping pace with the rising cost of living. The payments are adjusted every year based on inflation, but the annual cost of living adjustment doesn’t match the actual increase in ex… - GOP senator said gas prices would decide the midterms. Now they’re threatening his reelection – (CNN)
Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall boldly declared in July that “the midterms will be decided by the price of gasoline in October.” - Abdul El-Sayed's alleged family ties to Muslim Brotherhood surface after denying any link during NBC interview – (Fox News)
Abdul El-Sayed denied any Muslim Brotherhood ties on "Meet the Press," but his half-sister's social media posts appear to tell a different story. - Selma Blair arrested after in-flight incident – (Fox News)
Selma Blair, 54, was arrested and hospitalized Sunday in New York after allegedly attacking crew members mid-air on a Delta flight from Los Angeles. - Dementia risk more than quadruples among adults with common disorder – (Fox News)
Adults with ADHD had more than four times the risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment, a University of Pittsburgh study of 187,000 people found. - CNN and Jubilee host candidate James Talarico town hall Wednesday | CNN Politics – (CNN)
CNN and Jubilee host a town hall with James Talarico and moderated by Erin Burnett on Wednesday at 8p ET. - Rep. Ilhan Omar responds after federal officers search her home – (CNN)
Federal officers executed a search warrant early Monday at the Washington, DC-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota Democrat who has been the persistent target of ire from President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a Justice Department spokes… - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
- Send us your questions for Texas Senate candidate James Talarico – (CNN)
Calling all Texas Republicans, Democrats, and Independents! Are you a registered voter in Texas? Then submit questions for CNN & Jubilee’s Town Hall with James Talarico on Wednesday, October 14 and engage in a direct conversation with the Texas Democratic Sen…
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