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• Trump returns to Butler, PA

• Hurricane Milton headed for Florida

• Daily travel budget for popular European countries

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1 Year of Israel/Hamas War

Today is the one-year mark in the Israel-Hamas war.

• On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out the deadliest attack in Israel's history. Israel reported that 1,200 people were killed, and more than 250 were taken hostage — 91 of which are still missing. The attack started a war that has devastated Gaza, where over 41,800 people have been killed, and most of the 2.3 million residents have been displaced.

• A year into the war, there is little hope of a peaceful resolution. Israel continues to pummel Gaza with missiles and has begun facing off with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah — an Iranian-backed terrorist group & ally of Hamas — started firing rockets into northern Israel in support of Hamas shortly after the Oct. 7th attack.

• Meanwhile, 26 people were killed Friday in Israeli airstrikes on a mosque and school sheltering displaced Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. Israel said Hamas was running command and control centers at the site, while Hamas denied they use civilian locations for operations.

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Trump Returns to Butler

Former President Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally 84 days after being shot in the ear at a previous event.

• The rally was both a tribute to his supporter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the assassination attempt, and to continue his campaign that was cut short by the attack.

• Security was much tighter this time, with drones, dogs, and officers everywhere, and Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass. The rally included prayer, opera music, and a moment of silence to honor Comperatore.

• The rally felt much different from the chaotic aftermath of the shooting. This time, there were food stands, music, and a large crowd. Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, spoke earlier, urging Americans to remember unity despite political divisions. Tech billionaire Elon Musk also made an appearance to support Trump’s campaign.

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Supreme Court Back in Session

The Supreme Court resumes session today to decide on several important issues.

• Issues for this session include gun laws, whether minors can get gender-affirming care, and if adults need to show ID to access porn websites. The justices might also be involved in cases about the upcoming election, especially if it's close.

• One of the first cases they'll review is about "ghost guns" and whether President Biden can make rules that require background checks and serial numbers for these untraceable weapons kits.

• The court will also look at whether states can make people verify their age before viewing certain adult content online. Texas says it's to protect kids, but critics argue it could expose users' private info.

• Lastly, the court will decide on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for minors, with Tennessee's ban being challenged. The decision could impact how much power states have to regulate medical care for young people.

Little Stories

• Hurricane Milton is expected to become a major Hurricane and slam into Florida sometime midweek. It is forecast to hit Tampa Bay and continue across the state into the Atlantic, missing many of the Southeastern states ravaged by Hurricane Helene. (More)

• Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals, making the group bigger and strengthening his influence on the prelates who will choose the next pope. The new cardinals will receive their red hats at the consistory ceremony on Dec. 8 in Rome. (More)

• A Frontier Airlines flight from San Diego to Las Vegas had to make an emergency landing at Harry Reid International Airport when the pilots noticed smoke. The plane caught fire during the landing, but firefighters quickly put it out. All passengers and crew members safely left the plane, and no one was hurt. (More)

• Joker: Folie à Deux bombed in its box office debut. The $200 million movie pulled in a disappointing $40 million over the weekend. It also became the first Hollywood comic book movie in history to earn a D CinemaScore from audiences. (More)

• Vanderbilt shocked everyone by beating No. 1 Alabama, and fans celebrated by carrying the goal posts through the streets of Nashville. Four top-11 teams—Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, and Southern California—were all upset by unranked teams, which hadn’t happened on the same day since 2016. (More)

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