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According to CBS News, filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles. His representative described the wound as a superficial injury.

According to PBS NewsHour, the Halloween‑weekend shooting spree has left dozens injured and at least six dead across the United States. Police in Dallas, where the deadliest incidents occurred, reported four fatalities and fifteen injuries after a series of shootings in the Deep Ellum neighborhood, a hub of music, restaurants and nightlife. This update follows earlier reports of multiple shootings in Dallas on Halloween night.

Theo has a smart home story that might surprise you.

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Business & Tech

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According to the report, Apple may be adding security‑camera capabilities to its HomeView smart‑home hub, after a Reddit user identified code strings that describe a motion‑detection mode, live streaming, recording options and privacy functions, along with a dedicated setup page.

According to the report, Virgin Media O2 intends to cut thousands of jobs, though the exact number of positions has not yet been finalized.

According to the report, TechCrunch Mobility returns with a focus on a larger autonomous‑vehicle boom, emphasizing the expanding role of artificial intelligence in transportation.

Cal has sports, and a tight race near the top.

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Sports

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Week eight sees the Browns and Steelers both at 5‑2, with the Browns’ 27‑24 win coming in week four. Memphis returns to the coaches poll after two straight wins.

Ivy, how is today looking across the country?

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Weather

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Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, and flash flood warnings for parts of Arizona and Florida. In the Northeast, highs in the low 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami and Jacksonville. In the Midwest, highs in the mid 60s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix. The warmest spot on our map today is Dallas at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 53. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to Fort Lauderdale are delayed an average of 56 minutes because of thunderstorms. Departures from Miami are running up to 44 minutes late. Departures from Las Vegas are running up to 30 minutes late.

Culture

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Elizabeth Holmes documentary may claim the top spot at the box office during the quiet Halloween weekend, as studios held back major releases.

According to Variety, Savannah Guthrie posted a new Instagram message urging anyone with information about her mother, Nancy, who was presumed kidnapped in February, to come forward.

That's culture news. Back to you, Elena.

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