Long Tall Sally Isn’t Going Out of Business Anymore

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EU chief says China must 'adapt its behaviour' to solve trade row
China must "adapt its behaviour" to solve an escalating tariff row with Europe, EU chief Charles Michel said Friday, warning of the dangers of the dispute escalating into a full-blown trade war."We count on China to adapt its behaviour and to understand that we have to rebalance the economic relationships for more fairness, for fair competition, for a more level playing field."
Associated Press
Israel's airstrike warnings terrify and confuse Lebanese civilians
As the war between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, Lebanese civilians are increasingly paying the price – and this dangerous reality often becomes clear in the middle of the night: That’s when the Israeli military typically warns people to evacuate buildings or neighborhoods to avoid airstrikes. Moein Shreif was recently awakened at 3 a.m. by a neighbor calling to alert him that Israel planned to strike a nearby building in his middle-class suburb south of Beirut where Hezbollah has a strong presence. Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging strikes nearly every day since the start of the war in Gaza.
AFP
Musk unveils robotaxi, pledges it 'before 2027'
Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled what he said was a robotaxi capable of self-driving, predicting it would be available by 2027 -- about a decade after he first promised an autonomous vehicle."Delusional nonsense from a liar who has been promising a robotaxi every year for a decade," wrote user @goodandnormal on X. Others on the platform were more enthusiastic, with some predicting that Tesla's share price will soar when US markets open.
Reuters
US still believes Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon, US officials say
The United States still believes that Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon despite Tehran's recent strategic setbacks, including Israel's killing of Hezbollah leaders and two largely unsuccessful attempts to attack Israel, two U.S. officials told Reuters. The comments from a senior Biden administration official and a spokesperson for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) added to public remarks earlier this week by CIA Director William Burns, who said the United States had not seen any evidence Iran's leader had reversed his 2003 decision to suspend the weaponization program.
NBC News
Baby boy born during Hurricane Milton is a 'miracle'
Hurricane Milton was hurtling toward the Gulf Coast Wednesday when a first-time mother went into labor in Port Charlotte, Florida.
NBC News
Judge to allow release of redacted evidence in Trump's federal election case
Attorneys for Donald Trump argued against the release of additional evidence in the former president's federal election interference case in the lead up to Election Day.
Associated Press
AP PHOTOS: A look at life inside Paraguay's overcrowded prisons
Paraguay a few months ago launched an operation to address some of the many problems plaguing its prison system, including internal gang control, but one problem in particular has proven difficult to deal with: overcrowding. The South American nation has 18 prisons with a capacity for almost 10,000 inmates, but the current population exceeds 17,600, according to the latest figures provided by authorities which go until the end of 2023. A country of more than 6 million inhabitants, Paraguay is considered a regional drug trafficking hub.
Associated Press
Asian stocks mixed as markets wait for China policy briefing
Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as Chinese markets declined as investors await a key briefing about the details of the upcoming stimulus plan this weekend. U.S. futures rose while oil prices were lower. Chinese stocks fell in morning trading on Friday.
Associated Press
Migration through Darien Gap increased in September, led by Venezuelans after the election
The number of migrants crossing the Darien Gap — a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama — increased sharply in September, according to Panamanian government data, and a human rights organization says there’s less capacity to assist migrants. Venezuelans have led mass migration through the Darien since 2022, and make up much of the increase since that country's recent controversial presidential election.
Associated Press
Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign’s final stretch
A pair of unwelcome and destructive guests named Helene and Milton have stormed their way into this year's presidential election. The back-to-back hurricanes have jumbled the schedules of Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, both of whom devoted part of their Thursdays to tackling questions about the storm recovery effort. Vice President Harris is trying to use this as an opportunity to project leadership, appearing alongside President Joe Biden at briefings and calling for bipartisan cooperation.
Reuters
Florida counts cost of Hurricane Milton amid political storm
Florida on Friday was clearing downed trees and power lines and mopping up flooded neighborhoods after Hurricane Milton roared through leaving at least 16 people dead. While Milton did not trigger the catastrophic surge of seawater that was feared in Florida, one of many states hit by Hurricane Helene about two weeks ago, the clean-up operation could take many weeks or months for some people. "It opens your eyes to what Mother Nature can do," said Chase Pierce, 25 of west St. Petersburg, who, with his girlfriend, saw transformers blow up, sparks fly and a power line fall in the back yard.
Associated Press
The drownings of 2 Navy SEALs were preventable, military investigation finds
Two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned as they tried to climb aboard a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen because of glaring training failures and a lack of understanding about what to do after falling into deep, turbulent waters, according to a military investigation into the January deaths. The review concluded that the drownings of Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram could have been prevented. The highly critical and heavily redacted report — written by a Navy officer from outside Naval Special Warfare Command, which oversees the SEALs — concluded there were “deficiencies, gaps and inconsistencies” in training, policies, tactics and procedures as well as “conflicting guidance” on when and how to use emergency flotation devices and extra buoyancy material that could have kept them alive.
Associated Press
Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll
A solid majority of Hispanic women have a positive opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris and a negative view of former President Donald Trump, but Hispanic men are more divided on both candidates, according to a recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Hispanic men are also more likely than Hispanic women to say Trump is the candidate who represents their views on key issues, underscoring the potential importance of this group, which both candidates have courted aggressively. As the election approaches, the extent to which Trump can erode Harris' support among Hispanic voters could be an important factor in swing states like Arizona.
Associated Press
Residents clean up and figure out what's next after Milton
Florida residents were continuing to repair the damage from Hurricane Milton and figure out what to do next Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes. At least eight people were dead, but many expressed relief that Milton wasn’t worse. The hurricane spared densely populated Tampa a direct hit, and the lethal storm surge that scientists feared never materialized.
Associated Press
A man charged in the killing of a Georgia nursing student faces hearing as trial looms
The man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus is due in court Friday for a motions hearing ahead of his scheduled trial next month. Jose Ibarra is charged with murder and other crimes in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley. A 10-count indictment accuses Ibarra of hitting the 22-year-old Augusta University College of Nursing student in the head, asphyxiating her and pulling up her clothing with the intent to sexually assault her.
CNN
Obama, the ‘hopey-changey guy,’ tries to close the deal for Harris
Exactly 16 years ago, an impossibly young-looking Barack Obama was barnstorming through Ohio on a bus tour, electrifying huge crowds and emphatically closing the deal on his thumping 2008 election victory.
Associated Press
US House control teeters on the unlikely battleground of heavily Democratic California
California’s reputation as a hothouse of progressive politics is being tested in a string of U.S. House contests that are again expected to play into which party controls the chamber next year. Despite its distinction as a liberal protectorate, both parties see races in the nation's most populous state as crucial battlegrounds and are pumping millions of dollars into campaigns that stretch from the beaches of San Diego and Orange County to the almond groves and vineyards of the Central Valley farm belt. Two years ago the state played a pivotal role in securing the gavel for Republicans.
AFP
'Soul of old Baghdad': city centre sees timid revival
An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the city from Mongol invaders."Several caliphs worked on it," tour leader and professor Muaffaq al-Tai, 83, told the group as they passed under an impressive brick dome, smart phones and cameras in hand.
Reuters
Harris says Biden 'courageous' for choosing to step aside
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Thursday that Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 election race this summer was "one of the most courageous" any president has made. "President Biden made a decision that I think history will show was probably one of the most courageous that a president could make, which is he decided to put country above his personal interest," Harris said during the Las Vegas event sponsored by Univision, a Spanish-language television network, according to press pool reporters. The Democratic presidential nominee made the remarks when pressed by a voter who said he was leaning towards Trump and expressed concern about how Biden exited the race.
USA TODAY
Milton caused heavy damage. But some of Florida's famous beaches may have gotten a pass.
Several top-ranked beaches in Florida were directly hit by Hurricane Milton. So far there is no sign of severe damage but inspections are underway.

Long Tall Sally Isn’t Going Out of Business Anymore — This Is Why

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EU chief says China must 'adapt its behaviour' to solve trade row

Israel's airstrike warnings terrify and confuse Lebanese civilians

Musk unveils robotaxi, pledges it 'before 2027'

US still believes Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon, US officials say

Baby boy born during Hurricane Milton is a 'miracle'

Judge to allow release of redacted evidence in Trump's federal election case

AP PHOTOS: A look at life inside Paraguay's overcrowded prisons

Asian stocks mixed as markets wait for China policy briefing

Migration through Darien Gap increased in September, led by Venezuelans after the election

Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign’s final stretch

Florida counts cost of Hurricane Milton amid political storm

The drownings of 2 Navy SEALs were preventable, military investigation finds

Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll

Residents clean up and figure out what's next after Milton

A man charged in the killing of a Georgia nursing student faces hearing as trial looms

Obama, the ‘hopey-changey guy,’ tries to close the deal for Harris

US House control teeters on the unlikely battleground of heavily Democratic California

'Soul of old Baghdad': city centre sees timid revival

Harris says Biden 'courageous' for choosing to step aside

Milton caused heavy damage. But some of Florida's famous beaches may have gotten a pass.