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The Essential 10 · about 3 minutes

1. New

   Russian aerial bombs killed at least 26 people at a school and shelter in Ukraine

   Russian airstrikes killed at least 26 people and injured five at a school used as a humanitarian aid center and shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, on Monday, according to Ukrainian emergency services and Deutsche Welle. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a second wave of strikes hit the shelter; emergency services said two rescue crew members were among the dead.

   Reporting: Deutsche Welle, KTVN 2 News Nevada, Daily Beirut, metro.co.uk, eagletribune.com, tempo.co, riverbender.com, in.ua

2. Updated

   Federal investigator says Learjet parts appear to have broken off before fatal Florida crash

   A federal investigator said Monday that parts of a Learjet 60 appear to have broken off before the plane crashed Sunday in Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine aboard. The jet had departed Austin, Texas, for the Bahamas. The crash ignited a fire in a residential area; one man on the ground suffered a leg injury. The NTSB is investigating.

   Reporting: USA Today, New York Post, CBC News, NBC 6 South Florida, PBS News, The New York Times, wpbf.com, fox7austin.com

3. New

   U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed the complaint against two former FBI officials

   U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed the criminal complaint against former FBI officials Nikki Cole Floris and Bradley Benavides, accused of making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden. Faruqui said prosecutors had not established probable cause. CNN reported he found some statements were not false and the others lacked evidence of intent to deceive.

   Reporting: Los Angeles Times, CNN, The Baltimore Sun, wafb.com

4. New

   Judge Myong Joun dismisses Trump administration’s Harvard admissions records lawsuit

   District Judge Myong Joun dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions records on procedural grounds, Bloomberg reported. The Washington Post called the ruling narrow. The Justice Department filed suit in February, arguing Harvard was not complying with investigations into whether it considers race in admissions. Harvard argued the demand was too broad and ideologically motivated.

   Reporting: Reuters, CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Politico, thecrimson.com

5. New

   The Justice Department charged six more foreign nationals with voting illegally in California

   Federal prosecutors charged six additional foreign nationals in Los Angeles County with allegedly registering illegally, voting in California elections and later lying about their voting histories on naturalization applications, KESQ reported. The Justice Department said the cases bring Operation Protect the Vote’s total to 34. The Guardian reported that the department had unsuccessfully sought to have about 20,000 ballots set aside.

   Reporting: The Guardian, New York Post, kesq.com

6. Updated

   Southwest communities faced evacuations after heavy rain and flash flooding

   Heavy rain and flash flooding triggered evacuations along rivers in parts of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, gjsentinel.com reported. The Associated Press said flooding prompted mandatory evacuations in the Southwest, with nearly nonstop rain in Flagstaff, Arizona, flooding roads and overwhelming storm drains. A Colorado spa town was the subject of a dire warning.

   Reporting: Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, mongabay.com, gjsentinel.com

7. Updated

   Donald Trump is in no rush to decide whether to resume strikes on Iran

   Donald Trump told Axios Monday he is in no rush to decide whether to resume strikes against Iran, saying, “One way or the other, we will do something.” He claimed U.S. pressure had severely weakened Iran’s economy. The Times of Israel reported he said Qatar-mediated negotiations were progressing well, but he was unsure who was making decisions in Iran.

   Reporting: Mezha, The Times of Israel, Anadolu Agency, TRT World, Axios

8. Updated

   Ukraine and Russia report hacks of civilian warning apps that sent false alerts

   Officials in Ukraine and Russia reported cyberattacks against civilian warning apps that sent false alerts. Atesh, a pro-Ukrainian hacking group, posted a screenshot of the false alert in Russia; Russia’s Emergency Ministry did not identify a culprit. It remains unclear whether the attacks were linked.

   Reporting: The Washington Post, The Jerusalem Post, CBS News, Los Angeles Times, NBC News

9. New

   Snap settled claims in a social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles

   Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, settled claims by two teenagers alleging its platform contributed to mental health problems, ending a Los Angeles bellwether trial two days before opening arguments. The teens said heavy social media use contributed to depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Meta, TikTok and YouTube had also settled; terms were undisclosed.

   Reporting: The Hill, CBS News, CBC News, engadget.com, law.com, consumernotice.org, claimsjournal.com

10. New

    A Congo health institute reported 5,372 Ebola deaths across eight provinces

    Ebola has killed 5,372 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10,414 confirmed infections, the National Institute of Public Health said Oct. 31. A review of records in Ituri added 314 previously unallocated deaths, lifting the fatality ratio to 51.6%. The outbreak has spread to eight provinces. A trial of the Ervebo vaccine began in Bunia on Oct. 23.

    Reporting: Operativ Məlumat Mərkəzi, The Straits Times, Hürriyet Daily News

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U.S.

11. New

    National Guard members will have election-related roles in at least seven states

    Guard members will have roles in at least seven states in Tuesday’s midterms, The Hill reported. In Washington, plainclothes troops will monitor ballot boxes in seven counties; about 100 troops are involved overall. Iowa guardsmen will monitor and defend election networks, and Colorado Guard members will assist with cybersecurity. Federal law generally bars armed personnel at election sites.

    Reporting: The Hill

12. New

    The 2026 midterm campaign is projected to be the most expensive U.S. election campaign on record

    The 2026 U.S. midterms are projected to be the most expensive election cycle on record, with political advertising expected to reach $11.6 billion, The Straits Times and Firstpost reported. Separately, Open Secrets projects total campaign costs of $11.9 billion, while the Brennan Center for Justice says the 40 top donors gave a record $2.4 billion through Oct. 14.

    Reporting: The Straits Times, BBC News, Firstpost

13. New

    Cook Political Report shifted Michigan’s Senate race from Toss Up to Lean Democrat

    Cook Political Report moved Michigan’s 2026 Senate race from “Toss Up” to “Lean Democrat” in its final ratings of the midterm cycle, saying Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed was favored over former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers. Rep. Haley Stevens, whom El-Sayed defeated in the primary, endorsed Rogers on Sunday.

    Reporting: The Hill, The Washington Post

14. New

    U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson dismissed Justice Department lawsuit seeking to delay Alaska Senate certification

    U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to segregate ballots and delay certification of Alaska’s Senate race. She also barred the Trump administration from threatening, intimidating or coercing election officials to change ballot-processing procedures based on claims voters were ineligible. The department appealed.

    Reporting: Mezha, Scripps News, WGXA News, Firstpost, NBC News

15. Updated

    The FBI contacts donors to Alaska Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan

    The FBI is contacting donors to Alaska Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan in an alleged voter-fraud investigation, days before the Nov. 3 election. Alaska Public Media reported visits in Petersburg, Sitka and Juneau. The inquiry follows a New York Times report alleging Democrats recruited Sullivan as a spoiler; Democratic challenger Mary Peltola denied any role.

    Reporting: Streamline, Alaska Public Media, PBS News, cronista.com, bedfordgazette.com

16. New

    ICE officer accused of ramming Houston worker turns himself in

    ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales turned himself in Monday after a grand jury indicted him on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, his attorney said. Morales is accused of striking Mexican construction worker Miguel Parra Hernandez with an unmarked SUV in Houston on Oct. 10. Judge Matthew Peneguy set bond at $30,000.

    Reporting: PBS News, Killeen Daily Herald

17. New

    Zohran Mamdani threatened to sue over reported ICE use of city-owned parking lots

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened to sue the federal government if ICE agents continue using city-owned parking lots for operations, amid reports that agents used lots in the Bronx and Queens, amNewYork reported. In a letter, Mamdani called the use unauthorized and illegal, saying it endangers residents and sows fear among people seeking access to city property.

    Reporting: The Hill, wcyb.com, radaronline.com, queenseagle.com, amny.com

World

18. New

    Spanish authorities identified four U.S. citizens among 69 killed in Toledo train collision

    Spain's Center for Integrated Data said four U.S. citizens were among 69 people killed in last week's high-speed train collision in Spain. The dead also included one citizen each from Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia and the Czech Republic, while CBC News reported that 54 victims were Spaniards.

    Reporting: CBC News, CBS News, AOL, tag24.com

19. New

    Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever tendered his government's resignation to King Philippe

    Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his government’s resignation to King Philippe on Monday after overnight budget talks among the five-party coalition collapsed. The Royal Palace said the king was considering whether to accept and would consult coalition leaders from Tuesday. Vooruit sought higher taxes on high earners, while MR opposed that approach and broader value-added tax changes.

    Reporting: NewsCord, Reuters, Quartz, vrt.be, brusselstimes.com, hungarianconservative.com

20. Updated

    Russian forces resumed attacks in Ukraine’s Kherson region

    Russian forces resumed attacks in Ukraine’s Kherson region Monday, ending a six-day local ceasefire, the longest pause in fighting since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Kherson City Military Administration head Yaroslav Shanko said a drone struck a medical facility. A separate Russian drone attack on a car wounded two people. Ukraine’s military alleged Russia used the truce to fortify positions.

    Reporting: JournalArta, BBC News, Asharq Al-Awsat, Kyiv Post, novanews.co.za

Business & Markets

21. Continuing

    Binance customers withdrew billions following a record crypto theft

    Binance customers withdrew more than $4.6 billion after the exchange resumed transactions Sunday following a record crypto theft. Customers also deposited just over $1 billion, leaving a net outflow of $3.64 billion, Binance said. The FBI identified North Korean state-backed group TraderTraitor as responsible for the hack, the New York Post reported.

    Reporting: CBS News, BBC News, France 24, New York Post, Bloomberg

22. New

    Washington intends to bar South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA

    The Trump administration plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides eligible African countries duty-free access to the U.S. market. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said an annual review found both governments' practices inconsistent with eligibility criteria. South Africa's trade ministry said it was prepared for an adverse review outcome.

    Reporting: BBC News, News.Az, Reuters, Report.az News, notus.org, tempo.co

23. New

    Donald Trump held a 32% approval rating on the eve of the midterm elections

    Donald Trump's approval rating remained near a record low in a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Monday, with 32% approving, unchanged from a week earlier and one percentage point above the 31% low recorded in October. Among registered voters, Democrats led Republicans 46% to 38% on the congressional ballot, narrowing their advantage from 11 points ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.

    Reporting: USA Today, Times Now, The Straits Times, The Jerusalem Post, kiprinform.com

24. New

    Election officials said Donald Trump’s fraud reward raised fears of vigilantism

    Local law enforcement and election officials fear vigilantism on Election Day over Donald Trump’s election-fraud reward, The New York Times reported. Officials are bracing for a tense vote as Trump continues attacking the integrity of U.S. elections, with potential threats and disruption at polling sites among their concerns.

    Reporting: The New York Times

25. New

    A former Chicago FBI head sued the Justice Department over alleged political pressure

    Former head of the FBI’s Chicago office Douglas DePodesta sued the Justice Department, alleging the Trump administration pressured him to open investigations into people with political views or affiliations opposed to the Trump administration. His suit also alleges misconduct in prosecuting the Broadview Six anti-ICE protesters and unlawful removal from office. DePodesta said, “My resignation was in no way voluntary.”

    Reporting: UA News, The Guardian, CBS News, Boston Herald, sundayguardianlive.com

Tech & Science

26. Updated

    Supermarkets across at least seven European countries report suspected cyberattacks on refrigeration systems

    Suspected cyberattacks disrupted supermarket refrigeration across at least seven European countries, with some units reportedly reaching 50C and stores discarding spoiled food. The U.S. Army said cyber investigators were examining refrigeration failures at military facilities. Reuters reported that some affected units used temperature controls from Danish firm Danfoss, which said it was working with customers on fixes. Responsibility remains unclear.

    Reporting: Reuters, PBS News (with Associated Press), Beinsure, BBC News, Al Jazeera, The New York Times, The Guardian, deseret.com

Culture & Sports

27. New

    Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized Monday with a neck injury

    Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized Monday for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury suffered during the team's 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Lions said he was resting and recovering and that preliminary indications were positive, but declined to provide further information. Coach Dan Campbell said, “We’re thinking about him.”

    Reporting: The Guardian, ESPN, The New York Times, mensjournal.com, hawkcentral.com, mlive.com

Continuing stories

28. Continuing · No new developments since Sunday's 7:04 p.m. edition

    Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan

    Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday, Nov. 1, less than 48 hours before Election Day, breaking with her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens cited El-Sayed’s “obsessive” focus on Israel and his ties to streamer Hasan Piker. Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Stevens “has no place in our party,” Fox News reported, citing Politico.

    Reporting: New York Post, Fox News, Haaretz, wxxinews.org