Neda Tawfik on Global News PodcastPope has surgery for lung cancerCornell University suspended fraternity parties after Jane Doe alleged she was raped by seven men at a fraternity house in 2024. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff apologized, while New York State Police and prosecutors investigate the allegations and possible charges, with parties suspended pending a review of when and how they can resume.Also on Reuters and NYT✨Go deeper
Tracy Mumford on The HeadlinesThe Downfall of Trump’s Ambassador to Greece, and the Pope’s Cancer DiagnosisVatican officials announced that Pope Leo, 71, has lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed a lower lobe of his right lung. He had recently traveled to Spain and France and has said he still plans to visit Latin America next month.Also on Reuters, Bloomberg, NPR and BBC✨Go deeper
Karen Moskow on Bloomberg Daybreak: US EditionMidterm Debates Heat Up; Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire in LimboASML shares rose about 2% after the Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker said its current supply plans will not fully meet demand in 2027 and 2028. ASML is investigating ways to increase capacity for 2028.Also on Reuters and WSJ✨Go deeper
Tony Halpin on Bloomberg Daybreak: US EditionMidterm Debates Heat Up; Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire in LimboRussia said it struck six thermal plants and a substation supplying Kyiv, surrounding areas and northern Kharkiv, placing President Trump’s Russia-Ukraine energy truce in serious doubt. Ukraine said those facilities were covered by the truce and that it was still abiding by the agreement, while President Putin said Russia would negotiate only on its terms.Also on NPR✨Go deeper
Luke Vargas on WSJ What’s NewsHave U.S. Cars Lost Their Edge?A Houthi strike hit Saudi Aramco's headquarters overnight, exposing Saudi Arabia's oil assets to the conflict. Continued attacks on refineries have kept fuel prices nearly double their pre-war levels, and the International Energy Agency says supplies will remain tight into next year.Also on Bloomberg✨Go deeper
Luke Vargas on WSJ What’s NewsHave U.S. Cars Lost Their Edge?China reported a major increase in September exports that exceeded economist forecasts, driven by overseas demand for green-technology and artificial-intelligence-related products. Auto shipments surged 56% on demand for Chinese electric vehicles, potentially increasing trade tensions with the US and the EU.Also on Reuters✨Go deeper
Michael Barr on Bloomberg Daybreak: US EditionMidterm Debates Heat Up; Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire in LimboHurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have caused six deaths along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon was a Category One storm before strengthening the previous night and nearly becoming a major hurricane again.✨Go deeper
