The Actual News — Stay Informed Without It Wearing You Out

West Coast communities bracing for high tides as storms bring flooding

October 25, 2026 • Us • CBS News

Summary

West Coast communities are preparing for high tides as storms threaten further flooding. Recent flooding has also affected the Southwest, and a forecast was included in the report.

Key Facts

Communities along the West Coast are bracing for high tides.
Storms are expected to bring more flooding.
Recent flooding has affected the Southwest.
Akiko Fujita reported on the situation.
Andrew Kozak provided the forecast.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

CBS News

Musk says he was behind Starlink’s slowdown in Ukraine

October 25, 2026 • World • The Hill

Summary

Elon Musk said a Starlink loophole was closed last week after Ukraine’s military allegedly used the service for offensive drone strikes. The slowdown affected Ukraine’s military capabilities, according to the article.

Key Facts

Musk said he was behind the Starlink slowdown in Ukraine.
He said Ukraine’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service.
Musk alleged the military used Starlink for offensive drone strikes.
He said the loophole was closed last week.
The slowdown impacted Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Obama slams Trump’s ‘cruelty and corruption’ at Ohio rally for Democrats

October 25, 2026 • Us • Al Jazeera

Summary

Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s policies and administration at a Saturday rally in Ohio supporting Democratic candidates in the midterm elections. He also condemned a campaign ad targeting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and voiced support for her.

Key Facts

Obama said Trump had made bad decisions and criticized his handling of the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Obama urged Ohio voters to reject the Republican administration in the midterm elections.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad features Acton’s mother disputing Acton’s account of childhood homelessness and sexual abuse by her stepfather.
Acton says she has not seen her mother since 1978.
Acton’s brother has supported her account of childhood sexual abuse by her stepfather, who died in 2004 and had been charged with rape.
Obama praised Acton and appeared at the rally with her and former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown.
Brown is running against incumbent Republican Senator Jon Husted.
The article says polls showed Democrats slightly ahead in both Ohio races, which were expected to be close.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Al Jazeera

In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad

October 25, 2026 • Us • CBS News

Summary

At a campaign rally in Cleveland, former President Barack Obama criticized Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the ad, while Acton said her childhood involved abuse and neglect and that she had not seen her mother since age 12.

Key Facts

Obama campaigned with Acton and former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown at a rally in Cleveland on Oct. 24, 2026.
Ramaswamy's campaign ad features Acton's birth mother, Donna Arthur, calling Acton a liar and suggesting she has mental health issues.
Ramaswamy defended the ad as fair game.
Trump defended the ad while voting in West Palm Beach, saying Arthur's comments were a good reference about Acton.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other Republican leaders in Ohio called for the ad to be removed.
Acton said she and her brother experienced abuse and neglect, and that her stepfather was indicted on a rape charge involving her.
Acton said she last saw her mother when she was 12, at a courthouse.
Obama also campaigned in Michigan later that day.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

CBS News

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement

October 25, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

Summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would welcome an evidence-based discussion about whether the UK should restore free movement with the EU. He said he would not recommend joining the euro or the Schengen area, while critics argued that a return to free movement would go against the 2016 Brexit vote.

Key Facts

Burnham told the Sunday Times that the UK should have an “honest discussion” about free movement.
He said he wants a new relationship with the EU and has raised options including EU membership or joining the single market.
Burnham said he would not recommend joining the euro or the Schengen area, which allows passport-free travel among participating countries.
Labour’s 2024 election manifesto ruled out restoring free movement and joining the single market or a customs union.
Burnham said fundamental changes would require a mandate at a general election, which is due by 2029.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said there could be no return to free movement after the 2016 referendum.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called Burnham’s remarks a betrayal of Brexit voters.
Burnham is expected to present options for closer UK-EU relations at a Brussels summit on 20 November.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

BBC Top Stories

Violence breaks out across Europe after another day of protests

October 25, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

Summary

Protests in France, Italy and Spain turned violent, with police clashing with demonstrators. The protests focused on rising living costs, cuts to public services and military spending.

Key Facts

Demonstrations took place in France, Italy and Spain.
Protesters raised concerns about rising living costs.
Demonstrators also opposed cuts to public services.
Military spending was another issue cited in the protests.
Police used tear gas and batons.
Protesters erected barricades and set fires in the streets.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Al Jazeera

California leaders rebuke Trump administration’s push over alleged noncitizen voting

October 25, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

Summary

California leaders criticized the Trump administration’s request that state election officials check about 20,000 ballots linked to people suspected of being noncitizens. State officials said the federal government provided no evidence explaining why the people were ineligible and warned that the process could affect eligible voters; an appeals court is scheduled to hear the dispute on Tuesday.

Key Facts

Federal prosecutors asked California election officials to verify a list of about 20,000 ballots within 48 hours, less than two weeks before the midterm elections.
Los Angeles officials said a high percentage of people on the list were born in the United States.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the list included people who had never voted and voters from the wrong county.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said federal officials provided names but no information showing why the people were allegedly ineligible.
The Justice Department said it wanted county officials to provide information so the Department of Homeland Security could verify citizenship.
The Justice Department recently charged 28 foreign nationals with allegedly registering to vote fraudulently.
Some California officials took no action, citing the short time before the election, and the dispute led to litigation.
An appeals court is scheduled to hear the case on Tuesday.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Guardian World

Obama on Trump White House: ‘Like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory’

October 25, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s renovation projects in the Washington, D.C., area during a campaign stop in Cleveland. Obama compared the White House changes to Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory while supporting Ohio Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown.

Key Facts

Obama spoke in Cleveland, Ohio.
Obama was campaigning for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.
Obama was also campaigning for Senate candidate Sherrod Brown.
Obama poked fun at Trump’s renovation projects in the Washington, D.C., area.
Obama compared the White House changes to Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

The Draft UK-EU Deal To Scrap Brexit Red Tape

October 25, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

Summary

The BBC’s Newscast episode discusses a draft UK-EU agreement to remove some post-Brexit checks. It also covers a proposed debt reset for Commonwealth countries and the response to UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s revised migration plans.

Key Facts

The UK and EU have agreed a draft deal ahead of a summit later in November 2026.
The draft text is about 200 pages long and concerns sanitary and phytosanitary rules, known as SPS rules.
The proposed agreement aims to remove some checks introduced after Brexit.
Economics editor Faisal Islam joins presenter Adam Fleming to discuss the draft deal.
Chris Mason reports from Antigua, where Andy Burnham is attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
A proposed debt reset to support Commonwealth countries is on the meeting’s agenda.
The episode discusses fallout from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s revised migration plans.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

BBC Top Stories

Trump Blamed As Democrats Win Big In The US Midterms

October 25, 2026 • Us • BBC Top Stories

Summary

A BBC Newscast episode reports that Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with most votes counted. It discusses the Iran war and rising living costs as factors President Trump acknowledged in the Republican defeat, and considers what the result could mean for his administration. The episode also examines the UK government’s consideration of a formal apology for the country’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Key Facts

The episode aired on November 4, 2026.
The program reports that Democrats took control of Congress, with most votes counted.
It says Republican strongholds in Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas turned blue.
President Trump acknowledged the Iran war and rising living costs as factors in his party’s defeat.
The discussion considers the implications of the election for the next two years of Trump’s presidency.
The episode includes an interview with UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband about a possible formal apology for the UK’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
James Cook presented the episode.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

BBC Top Stories

Can The Government End Rough Sleeping By Christmas?

October 25, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

Summary

A BBC Newscast episode examines Andy Burnham’s plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas. The programme says £432 million is due to be announced for the plan in Wednesday’s budget and also discusses recent elections in Brazil and Serbia and an upcoming vote in Israel.

Key Facts

The episode was published on 26 October 2026.
Andy Burnham has doubled the funding for his pledge to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas.
The programme says £432 million will be announced for the plan in Wednesday’s budget.
Housing correspondent Tarah Welsh joined the discussion about how the money could be spent.
The episode also discussed elections held in Brazil and Serbia over the weekend.
Israeli voters were expected to go to the polls the following day.
Political scientist Ben Ansell of the University of Oxford discussed what the elections could indicate about global political trends.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

BBC Top Stories

Could A Major Part Of Brexit Be Reversed?

October 25, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

Summary

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would welcome an “honest discussion” about restoring free movement between the UK and the European Union. He told the Sunday Times that a closer relationship with Brussels could also involve full EU membership or joining the single market.

Key Facts

Andy Burnham is identified in the episode description as the UK prime minister.
Burnham said he would welcome discussion about returning to free movement between the UK and EU.
Burnham said a new relationship with Brussels could include full EU membership.
He also said it could involve joining the EU single market.
The interview was conducted by Sunday Times political editor Ben Riley-Smith.
The episode is a BBC Newscast programme published on 25 October 2026.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

BBC Top Stories

The US Midterms Unpacked In 39 Minutes

October 25, 2026 • Us • BBC Top Stories

Summary

A BBC Newscast episode examines the U.S. midterm elections, scheduled for Tuesday, and their potential impact on President Donald Trump’s presidency. Presenter Adam Fleming speaks with BBC chief news presenter Caitríona Perry and More in Common research director Stephen Hawkins about the coming days and whether polls are accurate.

Key Facts

The episode was published on 2 November 2026 and runs for 39 minutes.
The U.S. midterm elections are scheduled for Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
Voters will choose members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The episode discusses how the election results could affect President Donald Trump’s presidency.
Adam Fleming hosts the discussion with Caitríona Perry and Stephen Hawkins.
The episode considers whether polls accurately reflect the Democratic Party’s prospects.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

BBC Top Stories

Barack Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’

October 24, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

Summary

Barack Obama campaigned in Detroit for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan Democratic candidates on the first day of early voting. Obama praised El-Sayed’s healthcare agenda and criticized Donald Trump’s administration, while the close Senate race was rated a toss-up.

Key Facts

Obama headlined a rally at Cass Technical High School in Detroit for El-Sayed and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson.
Obama said El-Sayed would work to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare.
El-Sayed is a doctor and former Wayne County health official who won the Democratic Senate primary against Representative Haley Stevens.
El-Sayed is running against former congressman Mike Rogers, whom Trump endorsed.
Republicans have not held a Michigan Senate seat in 25 years, and the article described the race as a toss-up.
A Marist poll conducted in mid-October showed El-Sayed at 50% and Rogers at 48%, within the margin of error.
Michigan’s general election is scheduled for November 3.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Guardian World

Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son

October 24, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

Summary

Brazilian voters are due to choose a president in a runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The campaign has focused on crime, the economy and Brazil’s democracy, as Lula seeks to rally voters after Flávio Bolsonaro led the first round.

Key Facts

Lula is 80 and is seeking a fourth, non-consecutive term as president.
Flávio Bolsonaro is 45 and is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election, according to the article.
Flávio Bolsonaro came first in the first round of voting on 4 October.
Flávio Bolsonaro has promised a crackdown on organised crime and cuts to taxes and public spending.
He has also pledged to release his father, who is serving his sentence under house arrest because of ill health.
Lula urged supporters to turn out after 33 million people did not vote in the first round.
Lula's administration accused the United States of interfering in the election; Washington called the allegation baseless.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

BBC Top Stories

Obama jokes about Hegseth’s ‘focus on jawlines and testosterone’ in Ohio campaign stop

October 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

Barack Obama criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a campaign stop in Cleveland, Ohio. Obama joked about what he described as Hegseth’s focus on soldiers’ appearances and testosterone levels while campaigning for Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown.

Key Facts

Obama spoke in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday.
He campaigned for gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.
He also campaigned for Senate candidate Sherrod Brown.
Obama criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Obama joked about Hegseth’s perceived focus on soldiers’ jawlines and testosterone levels.
The speech also criticized several Republican figures and referred to recent scandals.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Fire breaks out at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries

October 24, 2026 • Us • ABC News

Summary

A fire broke out Saturday at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after what the fire department said appeared to be an explosion. Workers evacuated safely, and officials reported no injuries; the cause was not immediately known.

Key Facts

Firefighters responded to the plant at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said the fire evidently began with an explosion.
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said all workers were safely evacuated and accounted for.
The fire occurred in an area of the building that handled products.
PepsiCo Foods US said the cause would be investigated.
Quaker Oats is owned by PepsiCo.
The company says the plant processes more than 2 million pounds of oats daily.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

ABC News

Attorney General Defends Alaska Election Lawsuit as Murkowski Pushes Back

October 24, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

Summary

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate election, while Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said the department should not have filed it. The case concerns two candidates named Sullivan and the DOJ’s request to delay certification in a specific close-election scenario while officials investigate possible voter confusion.

Key Facts

The Justice Department filed suit Thursday against Alaska and state election officials over the Senate race.
Incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. are both running in the election.
The ballot identifies Dan S. Sullivan as the incumbent and lists the other candidate as Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Alaska election officials initially removed Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from the ballot, but courts later restored him.
The DOJ alleges Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.’s candidacy could mislead voters and benefit Democratic candidate Mary Peltola.
The DOJ seeks to block certification if Senator Sullivan loses by fewer votes than Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. receives, pending an investigation into voter confusion.
Blanche said the lawsuit would not prevent ballots from being cast or stop election certification in general.
Murkowski said Alaska had already distinguished the candidates on the ballot and that the DOJ should not have filed the suit.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Newsweek

Obama Mocks Trump's White House Renovations

October 24, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

Summary

Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s White House renovation plans at a rally in Ohio, joking about the gold décor, Rose Garden changes and proposed ballroom. Obama also said Trump should focus more on the cost of living and gas prices, and urged voters to seek accountability in the November 3 election.

Key Facts

Obama spoke at a Democratic rally in Ohio on Saturday.
He joked that Trump should be on HGTV and compared the décor to a Cheesecake Factory opened by Saddam Hussein.
Trump’s renovation plans include a privately funded ballroom on the South Lawn and changes to the Rose Garden landscaping.
Obama said Trump appeared focused on renovations rather than lowering living costs and gas prices.
Obama also criticized Trump’s leadership and accused Republican leaders of failing to hold him accountable.
At a later appearance in Michigan, Obama called the November 3 election a chance to bring accountability to government.
The White House had not responded to Newsweek’s request for comment at the time of publication.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

Newsweek

Kushner’s attorneys send notice to Vanity Fair on alleged “defamatory” excerpt

October 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

Jared Kushner’s attorneys sent Vanity Fair and its parent company, Condé Nast, a letter challenging allegations in an article published Thursday. They called the allegations false and defamatory and said the companies had been put on notice.

Key Facts

The letter concerns allegations published in a Vanity Fair article on Thursday.
Kushner’s attorneys described the allegations as false and defamatory.
The attorneys sent the notice to Vanity Fair and Condé Nast.
Chad Mizelle wrote the letter on behalf of Kushner.

Read the Original

Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original article.

The Hill

Latest News

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Five questions from yesterday

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Start your week caught up

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Stay informed. Skip the doomscroll.

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Want tomorrow morning in your inbox?

Summary

Key Facts

Summary

Key Facts

Before you go — the news doesn't have to be exhausting

Preferences saved!