Conflict Escalates on 10/7 Anniversary, The Guardian
Israelis commemorated a year since the October 7 killings and taking of hostages by Hamas. Meanwhile, the Israeli government bombed targets in Beirut and Gaza, and Hezbollah struck Israel’s third-largest city, Haifa — all pointing to a growing conflict.

Florida West Coast Braces…Again, CBS News
Following the destruction of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton is set to hit Florida on Wednesday after being classified Category 1 and rapidly intensifying earlier this week. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered a state of emergency as the state prepares for more impact.

FEMA Chief Debunks Conspiracies, Associated Press
The country’s top disaster relief official said conspiracies from Donald Trump and other right-wing extremists are “demoralizing” and false, such as that FEMA money is being used for illegal immigrants and aid is being diverted from Republican areas.

Harris Begins Media Blitz, The Hill
Howard Stern, Stephen Colbert, and the hosts of “The View” will get the opportunity this week to interview Kamala Harris as part of an ongoing media blitz before she visits the west coast as early voting begins.

Postal Concerns About Mail-In Ballots, USA Today
Election officials and lawmakers are continuing to raise concern over the Postal Service’s ability to handle mail-in ballots, as data from previous elections and recent surge in absentee voting points to late deliveries and potentially millions of invalid vote

Ground News

Huge Group Crosses the Channel, For the Left
A total of 973 migrants in 17 boats crossed the English Channel, leaving four dead, including an infant. This marks the largest group to cross this year.

Solar Power Booming in Africa, For the Right
About 600 million Africans lack electricity due to a lack of infrastructure and climate change, but solar power companies on the continent are some of the fastest-growing.