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TOP 3
1. Trump intensifies his criticisms of El-Sayed as the Michigan Senate race becomes more competitive.
2. Nicki Minaj makes a notable promise to Trump at a rally in Michigan, saying, “If you run again.”
3. Israel conducts exercises simulating a surprise military attack, raising concerns about a potential repeat of the events of 1973.
MAJOR HEADLINES
MIDTERMS ON THE MAP — Key states are being targeted by Trump and leading Democrats as Election Day approaches.
FULL CIRCLE — A former aide of Zelenskyy claims to have connections to Moscow while advocating for a meeting with Putin.
HATE PROBE — A suspect in the stabbing of a NYC rabbi is accused of attacking another Jewish man just hours before.
DECADES AT STAKE — An attorney warns there will be no leniency for the suspect involved in the murder of his stepsister aboard a cruise ship.
OVERLOADED — A college homecoming event turns chaotic when a deck collapses, injuring at least 28 individuals.
POLITICS
RIGHTWARD SHIFT — Trump’s political influence continues to ripple as U.S. neighbors adjust to a new landscape.
SNICKER SHOCK — Confectionery prices are climbing at double the rate of inflation, yet Americans are still expected to spend billions this Halloween.
PRESS FREEDOM TEST — A legal battle escalates as an $800 daily penalty threatens to financially cripple an investigative reporter.
PULLING THE STRINGS — Bruce Blakeman mocks Governor Hochul, labeling her a “puppet” of socialist Mamdani.
MEDIA
HALF THE STORY — Blanche confronts Dana Bash for only referencing parts of the Constitution amid a tense electoral exchange.
OFF-TRACK — Hilton reminds Beshear of Newsom’s poor rail record while countering a proposal for 2028.
ON THE HOT SEAT — Rogers criticizes a journalist over their coverage of El-Sayed, suggesting they are “giving him a pass.”
HOLLYWOOD DIVIDE — The creator of ‘Nobody Wants This’ defends the show after a star’s accusation regarding Israel and genocide.
OPINION
SEAN PARNELL — Trump has revitalized the Department of War; now it’s Congress’s turn to complete this task.
JERRY BALENTINE — As AI technology evolves rapidly, universities need to equip Americans with the skills to keep up.
IN OTHER NEWS
HERO’S LEGACY — A guitarist-turned-firefighter, who started a billion-dollar restaurant chain, has passed away at 65.
BRIDGES UNDER FIRE — An expert warns that Prince Harry’s recent decisions could jeopardize chances of reconciliation within the royal family.
TECH SCRUTINY — Claude AI’s access to voter data without consent raises questions as midterm elections approach.
AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on well-known feuds and skincare secrets.
LISTEN
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