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The president has been touring red states ahead of the midterms, tying policy wins to the ballot while defending his economic record amid concerns over energy costs and Iran-related tensions.
SpaceX has achieved an orbital Starship flight, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites. The mission marks a milestone toward high-frequency, fully reusable launches, with potential to transform space economics and industry. The flight faced initial engine issues but reached orbit and completed several planned maneuvers.
Florida Governor has withdrawn a death warrant for William Lee Thompson, 74, who was scheduled for execution, while another inmate, James Robertson, is set to be executed. The move comes amid ongoing debate over death penalty practices in the state and follows a botched Tennessee execution where Christa Pike survived lethal injections.
Isaias has weakened from a major hurricane as it tracks inland after slamming Florida’s Gulf Coast. The NHC warns of storm surges and flooding as Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and parts of Georgia brace for continued impacts. Power outages exceed 400,000 across several states as rescue and shelter operations unfold.
Democrats and civil rights groups have raised alarms about a proposed Trump administration rule that would exclude noncitizens from the census count, potentially altering representation and federal funding. The rule, posted in September, invites public comment until Nov. 2 and is expected to face litigation as opponents warn it could shift power to areas with fewer immigrants.
A 42-year-old man has died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon. Police have said the man struck other riders before falling under the ride; detectives from the Cobb County major crimes unit have opened an investigation. Six Flags has closed nine similar rides across its parks while authorities review the incident.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to halt California’s processing of mail-in ballots that officials say could involve noncitizens. The move, aimed at ensuring citizenship verification before ballots are counted, comes as Election Day nears. California officials say the department’s request is an overreach that could undermine voter access.
Across eight states, OpenAI is facing coordinated lawsuits alleging ChatGPT provides dangerous medical guidance, preys on youths, and misleads parents about safety safeguards. The actions seek changes to ChatGPT for young users and to disgorge profits from teen use, with OpenAI defending its safety protections and age-appropriate features.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Florida’s 2024 law restricting minors’ social-media use is likely constitutional in a content-neutral format. The ruling overturns an injunction issued in 2025 and sends the case back to federal court in Tallahassee for further proceedings.
The United States has drawn up options to resume strikes on Iran, including potential use of the Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB). Plans are focused on energy infrastructure and underground facilities like Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz. No decision has been announced as White House officials say all options remain on the table amid mounting pressure to end the conflict before the US midterms.