Relay Update · Oct 30, 2:05 PM ET · 3:48

Midterm Updates: Trump reverses course on canceling rallies

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CBS News says President Trump has reversed his earlier decision to cancel campaign rallies as the November 2026 midterm elections draw within four days, while candidates in key races are delivering their final appeals to voters.

BBC News reports that cryptocurrency exchange Binance disclosed a breach that impacted about $6.3 billion of digital assets, a loss described as the largest crypto hack on record.

BBC News notes that U.S. technology stocks fell sharply, with Intel shares continuing to decline and the Nasdaq opening at its lowest level in more than two months as spending on artificial‑intelligence technologies approaches one trillion dollars.

The Guardian reports that Pope Leo, the first American‑born pontiff, submitted a postal ballot in Chicago for the U.S. midterm elections, becoming the first sitting pope known to cast a vote in any political election.

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Elena: Binance just reported a $6.3 billion crypto hack – Theo, what do we actually know about how much of that stolen crypto can be recovered?

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Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:18–1:36 · ▶ Listen from here

Theo: The record says it remains unclear how much of the stolen crypto can be recovered, which specific wallets were targeted, and the full extent of any additional losses beyond the $6.3 bn figure. In short, we don’t know yet.

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Elena: Got it. And do we have any details on what vulnerabilities the hackers exploited or whether more funds might still be at risk?

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Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:44–1:56 · ▶ Listen from here

Theo: Again, the record notes it remains unclear what specific vulnerabilities were exploited and whether additional funds may still be at risk. So that’s still unknown.

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PBS NewsHour reports that Pope Leo XIV mailed in a ballot for the United States, marking the first time a pope has participated in a U.S. general election. His vote comes as the contest will shape the country’s direction while the period associated with former President Trump winds down.

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Business & Tech

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I'm Theo, with business and technology.

BP says its quarterly profit has reached an 18‑year high of $8.46 billion, the Guardian reports. The oil group called the quarter a “banner quarter” after the Middle East war lifted oil and gas prices. Climate activists have criticized the gain, saying “innocent civilians suffer.”

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I'm Ivy, with your weather.

Here is the national forecast. The National Weather Service has high wind warnings for parts of Alaska, and coastal flood warnings for parts of Florida. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with thunderstorms possible. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 85; the coolest, Seattle at 50. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. There’s a ground stop at Austin because of runway construction. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 32 minutes because of heavy traffic. Departures from Phoenix are running up to 1.5 hours late.

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