A Mid-Atlantic/Northeast state, densely populated and urban across all counties.
The Speaker is campaigning across multiple states to defend Republican-held seats while pursuing a broader message on cost of living and reform. The push follows a six-week sprint across 20 states, with a focus on key battlegrounds as November nears.
Walmart has expanded its Shop to Light, Pick to Light and Stock to Light tools using digital shelf labels to help customers locate items and assist staff. The rollout aims to boost convenience, speed and efficiency ahead of the holiday season, with assurances that dynamic, personalized pricing remains off the table.
A slow-moving nor'easter has struck the Mid‑Atlantic and New England since late September, causing heavy rain, strong onshore winds and coastal flooding from New Jersey to southern New England. Utilities, flights and events have been disrupted, at least one person has died in New York City, and forecasters warn additional high‑tide flooding will persist into Monday and Tuesday.
The federal government has redirected resources to search state voter rolls for noncitizen registrants and has charged dozens of people for alleged illegal voting. Officials and experts say the totals uncovered so far are tiny compared with more than 200 million registered voters, while states and courts have pushed back against rushed federal reviews as early voting begins ahead of Nov. 3.
Valencia has appointed Javier Aguirre as coach until the end of the season, with the option to extend. The club sits second-to-last in La Liga after a poor start, replacing Carlos Corberán as part of a broader restructuring. Aguirre has pledged to build a winning style and identify talent to lift the team.
Macklemore has announced a short "Free Palestine" tour, saying three European dates have sold out and that proceeds will go to Palestinian aid groups. The shows will run in Dublin on Oct. 26, Paris on Oct. 29 and London on Oct. 30; additional US dates and guest artists will be announced. He made the move after being removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour earlier in September.
The Ed Sheeran Loop Tour at Gillette Stadium has been canceled due to severe weather warnings in Boston and New England. Promoter statements emphasize fan and staff safety, with refunds available. This follows controversy over Macklemore’s removal for pro-Palestinian comments, a move tied to venue owners’ stance. Several other events face disruption as a nor’easter bears down.
The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi's sports-event contracts under state gambling laws. The court found Kalshi’s contracts do not meet the statutory definition of “swap” and rejected the argument that federal law preempts state gambling rules. The decision adds to a circuit split on the issue and follows recent rulings in other circuits.
Alabama has reached a settlement with TikTok, with a minimum $100 million payment and new safety measures for teen users, including time limits and parental controls. The deal mirrors recent settlements by Meta and follows ongoing, nationwide litigation over social media addiction claims.
Berkshire Hathaway has nearly doubled its stake in Lennar to about 25.4 million shares, valued at roughly $2.1 billion, as the housing market slows and mortgage rates stay high. The purchases occurred between Sept. 17 and Sept. 21, with additional buys reported later in the week. Lennar’s quarterly results were weak, and Berkshire’s move is seen as a classic value play within the portfolio, guided by Ted Weschler.
A slow-moving nor'easter has battered the US Northeast since Friday, bringing heavy rain, high winds and dangerous coastal flooding from New Jersey to New England. Officials have declared states of emergency, cancelled hundreds of flights and events, and reported multiple deaths, widespread power outages and severe coastal erosion risks through the weekend.
Syria’s President has reaffirmed that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian territory and has called on Israel to withdraw from areas seized after December 2024. Israel’s defence minister pledges that any territory seized will remain Israeli, while the UN still regards the Golan as Syrian. The exchange follows a UN General Assembly address and renewed threats of action from both sides.
Meta's Muse AI agent is expanding into consumer hardware, including Muse Charm and AR glasses, as it partners hardware and software to embed AI in daily life. Meta faces competition from OpenAI and Anthropic, who are advancing enterprise-focused models. The week also features broader industry moves around AI ecosystems and the race to monetize models.
Trump is set to campaign in Syracuse as Blakeman seeks to energize turnout; Hochul faces pressure amid rising costs and upstate concerns. A slate of events across Buffalo, Syracuse, and Ithaca highlights the race’s national implications and the potential impact on downballot races.
Louis Geri has been sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a destructive device and extortion. Prosecutors say his intent was to coerce through threats; his attorney notes a history of bipolar disorder and treatment issues.
The America.gov platform has used AI to answer government-service questions and has debunked some of Trump’s past claims, but responses have varied and sometimes refused to address political questions. The rollout shows guardrails influencing outputs, with later replies avoiding political commentary while still contradicting some claims in other instances.
Christa Pike, 50, has had her scheduled execution in Tennessee stayed by a federal appeals court while judges review her claim that childhood sexual abuse and later trauma were not weighed at sentencing. The stay came just before a midnight deadline and follows Pike's murder of Colleen Slemmer in 1995. Supporters say mental illness and abuse justify reconsideration; opponents urge swift carry-out of the sentence.
Line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one fixture after incidents in Sunday’s NFL games. Seeman appeared to curse at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during a late clash with the Giants; Hill was involved in a separate incident with Vikings LB Eric Wilson in a Monday game. The NFL is investigating and teams reported strong reactions from players and union leaders.