Relay Update · Nov 8, 8:30 PM ET · 2:35

Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about making UFC’s Dana White next press secretary

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President Trump said Sunday he was only kidding after a day earlier announcing he had offered the White House press secretary job to UFC chief Dana White. He told reporters returning from his Florida beach club that the comment was meant as a little fun, picturing White in the briefing room flanked by six fighters.

Two Kraków police officers who were injured while pursuing and detaining a gunman on Saturday have been hailed as heroes. Officer Jakub Kulik, a former paratrooper and volunteer firefighter, was left critically injured after a close‑range exchange of fire with the 24‑year‑old suspect, who killed six and wounded 17 in an attack believed to be inspired by far‑right ideas. Officer Artur Morański also suffered wounds.

Pope Leo arrived in Buenos Aires on his three‑country tour, after finishing a visit to Uruguay. He was greeted at the airport by Argentine President Javier Milei and a military band.

Theo has the business and tech news next.

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Thanks, Elena. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

Epic Games has confirmed that its Epic Games Launcher will run on Valve’s Linux‑based SteamOS, as well as several other Linux distributions, according to Communications Director Jake Jones. The announcement follows an October statement that the company was investigating Fortnite compatibility with SteamOS while the launcher was still in preview.

A woman says her husband inherited $500,000 but refuses to spend any of it on their home. She adds their kitchen dates from 1999 and the oven only works if you hit the door a certain way, leaving her feeling he’s quietly building a separate life.

Ivy, how is tomorrow looking?

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has a high wind warning for parts of Alaska. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Los Angeles at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 56.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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