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Today’s prime information

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza will reopen to humanitarian assist for Palestinians underneath siege by Israel. NPR’s Aya Batrawy speaks with folks within the Gaza Strip, the place a whole lot of hundreds have been displaced.

Workers stack provides on Sunday at one of many warehouses in North Sinai, Egypt, the place the Egyptian Red Crescent shops international assist destined for Gaza. The assist convoy, organized by a bunch of Egyptian NGOs, set off from Cairo for the Gaza-Egypt border crossing at Rafah.

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Workers stack provides on Sunday at one of many warehouses in North Sinai, Egypt, the place the Egyptian Red Crescent shops international assist destined for Gaza. The assist convoy, organized by a bunch of Egyptian NGOs, set off from Cairo for the Gaza-Egypt border crossing at Rafah.

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On Up First, Batrawy says it has been “sheer terror and a struggle to survive,” with no assure of security for these evacuating to southern Gaza. Food, water and gasoline are operating out. Egypt plans to carry assist in if the border opens, however Israel’s prime minister’s workplace says there is not any cease-fire deal but.

• At least 1,300 Israelis and greater than 2,700 Palestinians have been killed. NPR’s report reveals photos of the devastation in Israel and Gaza.
• Hamas navy chief Mohammed Deif is believed to be the mastermind behind the assaults on Israel. Here’s what to know in regards to the elusive chief. 
• Two-thirds of Americans suppose the U.S. ought to help Israel. But there are sharp racial and generational divides. 
• In Illinois, a 71-year-old man was charged with a hate crime after he fatally stabbed a 6-year-old boy and injured his mom in an assault over their Islamic religion and the Israel-Hamas warfare, in line with police and a civil rights group.

The White House plans to ask Congress for billions of dollars in foreign aid this week for Ukraine and Israel. Though there’s widespread bipartisan help for the request, a vocal group of Republicans — together with House speaker nominee Jim Jordan — has reservations.

• U.S. allies aren’t the one ones watching the state of affairs intently, NPR’s Tamara Keith says. Adversaries like China, Iran and Russia are looking for signs that alliances President Biden in-built Europe and elsewhere are faltering.

Later right now, a federal courtroom choose is predicted to contemplate a request for a partial gag order on Donald Trump and his attorneys associated to the previous president’s felony election interference trial.

• U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has beforehand issued a partial gag order on one other high-profile case involving Russian operative Maria Butina. But NPR’s Carrie Johnson says Trump’s case is totally different as a result of it is unclear whether or not he’ll observe the foundations — and what Chutkan can do if he does not.

Picture present

The “ring of fire” impact brought on through the annular eclipse of the Sun over Albuquerque, N.M., on October 14.

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The “ring of fire” impact brought on through the annular eclipse of the Sun over Albuquerque, N.M., on October 14.

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Residents in elements of the U.S. noticed a uncommon “ring of fire” within the sky this weekend through the annular photo voltaic eclipse. There will not be one other one within the nation till 2039, however a complete photo voltaic eclipse will probably be viewable subsequent 12 months. If you could not witness it in individual, take a look at photographs of the sky here.

Today’s pay attention

Students assist tutorial coach Regina Green caramelize onions for a dish that includes contemporary greens from the college backyard at Watkins Elementary.

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Students assist tutorial coach Regina Green caramelize onions for a dish that includes contemporary greens from the college backyard at Watkins Elementary.

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Across the U.S., lessons are popping up that mix classes in math, science and studying multi functional. At farm-to-school occasions, children swap paper and pencils for spatulas and measuring cups as they study to cook dinner with elements they’ve grown.

3 issues to know earlier than you go

Girl Scout cookies have risen in value as inflation takes its chunk. But it is not all unhealthy information: Customers nonetheless appear to be prepared to pay up.

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Girl Scout cookies have risen in value as inflation takes its chunk. But it is not all unhealthy information: Customers nonetheless appear to be prepared to pay up.

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1. Not even the Girl Scouts are resistant to inflation. Many regional councils are raising prices for his or her beloved Girl Scout cookies this 12 months.
2. Netflix is planning to open brick-and-mortar shops that provide retail, dining and live experiences primarily based on its reveals and films. 
3. The 76-year-old man charged with stealing the ruby slippers from the movie The Wizard of Oz is now pleading guilty. The FBI recovered the slippers in 2018, however nobody was charged till earlier this 12 months. (through MPR)

This publication was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi and Olivia Hampton.