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- DODGERS OUTLAST BLUE JAYS IN 18 INNINGS TO TAKE WORLD SERIES LEAD: Los Angeles beat Toronto 6–5 in a marathon Game 3 that lasted 18 innings and 6 hours, 39 minutes. Freddie Freeman ended it with a walk-off homer, giving the Dodgers a 2–1 edge in the series. Shohei Ohtani had a historic night, reaching base nine times with two homers and two doubles as LA’s bullpen covered deep extra innings. Toronto led 4–2 at one point behind an Alejandro Kirk blast before LA clawed back. Game 4 is set for tonight at Dodger Stadium.
- HURRICANE MELISSA SLAMS JAMAICA AS CATASTROPHIC CATEGORY 5 STORM: Hurricane Melissa pounded Jamaica as a Category 5, with sustained winds near 175 mph and forecasts of up to 30 inches of rain. Officials warned of life-threatening storm surge and widespread damage, and evacuations stretched from Jamaica to eastern Cuba. Early reports cited power outages, landslides, and blocked roads. The storm already caused deaths elsewhere in the Caribbean and threatens the Bahamas next. Aid agencies urged residents to shelter and heed local alerts.
- WHITE HOUSE SAYS FEDERAL FOOD AID COULD STOP NOV. 1 AMID SHUTDOWN: The administration warned that SNAP funding may run out as the shutdown drags on, putting benefits for tens of millions at risk. USDA officials said states have limited carryover funds and cannot guarantee November payments without a deal. Anti-hunger groups urged Congress to act quickly, calling the cutoff timeline dire. Lawmakers remain divided over policy riders tied to reopening the government. Travelers and federal workers are already feeling wider shutdown effects.
- POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS IN $10M LOUVRE JEWEL HEIST NEAR PARIS: French authorities detained multiple people linked to the daylight theft of historic jewels from the Louvre’s Apollon Gallery. One suspect was picked up at Charles de Gaulle Airport as he tried to leave the country. Prosecutors have not disclosed how much of the haul has been recovered. The arrests follow an intensive manhunt spurred by surveillance footage and tips. The museum remains under tight security as the probe continues.
- LAX FLIGHTS BRIEFLY HALTED AS CONTROLLER SHORTAGE TRIGGERS DELAYS: The FAA ordered a temporary ground stop for flights bound for Los Angeles International Airport due to staffing shortages at a Southern California facility. The stop was lifted late morning, but ripple delays stacked up nationwide. Unions warn controller shortfalls and the federal shutdown are a volatile mix for holiday travel. Passengers were advised to check with airlines and expect residual delays. Local coverage showed long lines and rolling gate holds.
- AT 92, PAUL BIYA WINS REELECTION IN CAMEROON, EXTENDING 43-YEAR RULE: Cameroon’s electoral body declared President Paul Biya the winner with roughly 54% of the vote. Demonstrations erupted after the announcement, with civil society groups alleging fraud and irregularities; authorities reported arrests and several deaths. International observers offered mixed assessments, with the African Union calling the vote broadly compliant. Biya faces deep discontent among younger Cameroonians and ongoing conflict in the Anglophone regions. Analysts warn instability may worsen without reforms.
- CANDACE OWENS CLAIMS MUSK AND ALTMAN ARE ‘HYBRIDS,’ SPARKING BACKLASH:Conservative commentator Candace Owens drew criticism after asserting that Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman are non-human “hybrids.” The remarks spread quickly across social platforms, with many calling them conspiratorial and dehumanizing. Clips from the commentary circulated widely on YouTube and X. Tech and media figures largely dismissed the claims as performative provocation. Owens has not offered evidence beyond her own suspicions.
- $200 ‘FEELS’ SESSIONS SELL HUMAN TOUCH TO SINGLES AMID DATING FATIGUE: A growing number of singles are paying for structured “The Feels” events that center on prolonged hugs, eye contact, and guided conversation. Organizers pitch it as a reset for people burned out by apps and transactional dates. Level-based sessions can cost around $200 for deeper exercises. Critics question the commercialization of intimacy; participants say it helps them reconnect. The company says its aim is consent-driven, platonic connection—not therapy.
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