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Today’s prime information

A second convoy of humanitarian support arrived in Gaza because the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) planned to step up airstrikes. Meanwhile, Christian church buildings throughout the world dedicated services to the greater than a dozen Palestinians killed by an Israeli airstrike. Nearly all of the victims have been Christians in search of shelter at a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza.

A lady covers her face at a particular prayer service for the victims of an airstrike at a Gaza church, held Sunday on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre within the Old City of Jerusalem.

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A lady covers her face at a particular prayer service for the victims of an airstrike at a Gaza church, held Sunday on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre within the Old City of Jerusalem.

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• U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator Lynn Hastings speaks with Morning Edition about aid flows into Gaza and circumstances there.
• Reporting for Up First in Jerusalem, NPR’s Jackie Northam says a ground invasion seems imminent as Israel amasses troops on the Gaza border. But there’s loads for Israel to think about: the destiny of hostages held by Hamas militants and the roughly two million trapped Palestinians, in addition to the chance of a broader regional battle.
• Mental well being researchers inform NPR’s Rhitu Chatterjee they predict the battle will trigger a “tsunami” of psychological well being issues.

Check out npr.org/mideastupdates for extra protection, differing views and evaluation of this battle.

House Republicans are set to carry one other closed-door candidate discussion board right this moment because the seek for a brand new House speaker drags on. Nine GOP representatives have thrown their hat in the ring following failed bids from Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan.

• Kevin McCarthy’s decide, Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer, is getting the most buzz proper now. But NPR’s Domenico Montanaro says he has a “huge Trump problem.” The former president’s allies do not belief Emmer.
• Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood launched a “unity pledge” final week, in search of dedication from his fellow Republicans to help any potential nominee when the vote goes to the House flooring. He discusses his decision on Morning Edition.

Detroit police and the FBI are investigating the killing of Samantha Woll, president on the Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue. Woll was discovered lifeless with stab wounds outdoors her dwelling this weekend. Authorities say “no evidence has surfaced” to date of an antisemitic motive.

It’s stew season! Viral stew season, that’s. The flu, RSV and COVID-19 are the primary gamers this chilly and flu season. Wastewater evaluation exhibits reasonable COVID ranges nationwide. And although charges of different respiratory sicknesses are low, RSV is ticking up within the southeast.

Deep dive

Police tape is pictured at against the law scene in Monterey Park, Calif., in January.

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Police tape is pictured at against the law scene in Monterey Park, Calif., in January.

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The FBI’s annual crime report gives essentially the most full view of public security nationwide. Here are four takeaways from the newly-released 2022 information:

• Homicides are down, although up from pre-pandemic numbers. The U.S. noticed the most important rise in killings in additional than a century in 2020. Researchers anticipate the decline to proceed this 12 months.
• Reports of property and automobile thefts elevated considerably, by about 8% and 11% respectively.
• Hate crimes elevated, although information is missing. More than 11,000 hate crimes have been reported final 12 months — and, specialists say, many extra weren’t.
• The information would not all the time match the discourse. Republicans are fast responsible Democrats for rising crime, which state-level numbers do not precisely again up. Plus, peoples’ notion of security would not essentially align with the extent of crime being reported. 

Today’s hear

Hauschka’s compositions normally contain ready piano, altering the instrument’s sounds with the usage of varied objects like pins, screws and tape rolls.

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Hauschka’s compositions normally contain ready piano, altering the instrument’s sounds with the usage of varied objects like pins, screws and tape rolls.

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German composer-pianist Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka, gained an Oscar this 12 months for his haunting rating to All Quiet on the Western Front. His newest (and 14th) studio album, Philanthropy, is about improving empathy.

Bertelmann tells Morning Edition that the themes have been drawn from the stress of the pandemic and local weather change: “What is actually left is humanity and living with each other.”

3 issues to know earlier than you go

Children’s Halloween costumes dangle on a wall at a Spirit Halloween retailer. Like pumpkin patches, the seasonal pop-up retailers are a sign that fall is upon us.

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Children’s Halloween costumes dangle on a wall at a Spirit Halloween retailer. Like pumpkin patches, the seasonal pop-up retailers are a sign that fall is upon us.

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1. Two issues sign the arrival of fall: pumpkin spice lattes and Spirit Halloween shops. Here’s the key behind how the spooky store appears out of nowhere and disappears each October.
2. Many police stations nationwide have added a brand new sort of police canine to their workers. Rather than serving to with investigations, these canines are specially trained to comfort victims and officers. 
3. Michigan State University has apologized after a trivia question about Adolf Hitler was broadcast on a video display earlier than a soccer sport this weekend. 

This e-newsletter was edited by Olivia Hampton. Rachel Treisman contributed.