Afternoon Edition · Fri, Nov 6 · 12:57 p.m.

The Essential 10 · about 3 minutes

1. New

   Trump said he was weighing renewed military action against Iran

   Donald Trump said Thursday he would soon decide whether to launch new U.S. strikes on Iran, warning he might “destroy what is left” of the country. After meeting with national security advisers, he said further strikes could ensure Iran’s nuclear program is eliminated. Axios reported he was also considering continued economic pressure or a deal involving significant concessions from Iran.

   Reporting: Axios, The Jerusalem Post, dropsitenews.com

2. Continuing

   California Gov. Gavin Newsom is granting clemency to 548 condemned prisoners

   California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved to commute all 548 death sentences in the state, CalMatters reported. His office said 529 people sentenced to death are men and 19 are women. CalMatters reported that some commutations require California Supreme Court approval; abolishing the death penalty requires a public referendum.

   Reporting: Associated Press, CalMatters, KCRA 3 Sacramento

3. Updated

   A Wall Street tech selloff sent global stocks lower Friday

   Global stocks fell Friday as a Wall Street tech selloff spread across Asia, with European stock futures down 1%, Deutsche Welle reported. Samsung Electronics shares plunged nearly 10%, while SK Hynix fell more than 11%. Investors worried AI spending may not generate comparable profits and that Democratic election gains could bring tougher rules and opposition to data-center construction.

   Reporting: Deutsche Welle, France 24, The Guardian

4. New

   The CDC reported 5,182 US measles cases in the highest annual count since 1991

   U.S. measles cases reached 5,182 as of Nov. 5, the highest total since 1991, according to the CDC. Cases rose 6.8% in the week and have already more than doubled the 2025 total, Contagion Live reported. Bloomberg said the surge threatens the country’s measles-elimination status later this month.

   Reporting: Bloomberg, contagionlive.com

5. New

   Federal prosecutors charge three foreign nationals in alleged $129 million AI fraud scheme

   Federal prosecutors have charged three foreign nationals in an alleged international fraud scheme that used AI to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys, with prosecutors alleging theft of more than $129 million. The scheme ran from July 2024 to February 2026 and involved tricking employees into transferring money, according to a U.S. attorney’s office release cited by NBC News.

   Reporting: NBC News, United Press International, iclg.com

6. New

   The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October

   The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, far exceeding the 59,000 increase expected in the Dow Jones consensus forecast for October, CNBC reported. The unemployment rate was 4.1%, below the 4.2% rate projected in the consensus, according to the report.

   Reporting: CNBC

7. Updated

   Iran sent the United States a new nuclear and peace offer through Qatari mediators

   Iran offered the United States a new nuclear and peace proposal through Qatari mediators, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, but Tehran would discuss it only after Washington met seven demands. The United States is examining it, Reuters reported. Donald Trump said Thursday he may have to “destroy the rest” of Iran.

   Reporting: Al Jazeera

8. New

   Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth against calls for his removal

   Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Thursday, saying U.S. military operations in Iran and Venezuela had succeeded under Hegseth’s leadership, ANI reported. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is preparing to press for a House impeachment vote when lawmakers return for the next congressional session. Democratic Congressman Jason Crow has called for Hegseth’s removal, alleging his leadership put military personnel at greater risk.

   Reporting: NewsMobile, The Times of India, tribuneindia.com, tickernews.co

9. New

   Google, Meta and TikTok sued California over a children's social media law

   Google, Meta and TikTok filed separate lawsuits Wednesday to block a new California law restricting personalized recommendations and autoplay for users under 16. The companies argue it violates the First Amendment and Section 230. California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said it was reviewing the suits and is committed to defending the law.

   Reporting: Associated Press, The Hill, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Guardian, Insurance Journal

10. New

    A missile killed one seafarer aboard an oil tanker in the Gulf

    One seafarer was killed in an explosion believed caused by a missile attack on the tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Gulf on Thursday, Reuters reported. Greek management firm Velos Tankers said the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel was unladen and sailing toward Bahrain. The crew member was initially reported missing, then found fatally injured aboard.

    Reporting: Arab News, News.Az, Devdiscourse