Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine after localized ceasefire

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PBS NewsHour reports that people evacuated from the Russian‑occupied town of Oleshky have reached Ukraine. They travelled by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus after a localized cease‑fire was arranged by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

BBC News says evacuees from the war‑scarred city where residents resorted to eating weeds have arrived in Ukraine. They left the city on Friday following a cease‑fire negotiated by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

ABC News provides an update on the Fairfield shooting. Police confirm that a gunfire incident at a Spirit Halloween store in the Solano Town Center killed one person and injured six others.

The Guardian reports that an Environmental Defense Fund analysis finds the Trump administration gave cash assistance and Clean Air Act exemptions to about half of the United States’ operating coal plants. The study says the support totals roughly $950 million.

That poll shows corruption leading concerns, and Theo has more.

Reporting in this segment

• Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine after localized ceasefire · PBS NewsHour
• Evacuees from Russia-occupied city where residents ate weeds arrive in Ukraine · BBC News
• 1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at California Halloween store, police say · ABC News
• Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says · The Guardian

Business & Tech

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

The Guardian reports that an exclusive poll finds government corruption now tops the list of issues for U.S. midterm voters, with alleged self‑dealing by the president and his allies driving concern. Voters under fifty are said to be unlikely to recall the “welfare queen” story that once symbolized Republican claims about poverty. The poll notes the “welfare queen,” identified as Chicago resident Linda Taylor, was introduced to voters by Ronald Reagan during a 1976 primary rally after her arrest for welfare fraud.

Here's the forecast, and Ivy will take us through it.

Reporting in this segment

• Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruption · The Guardian
• Here’s why you can’t shake those unhinged political texts · The Verge

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

Here is the national forecast. The National Weather Service has a winter storm warning for parts of Nevada, and a flood warning for parts of Arizona. In the Northeast, highs from the 50s to the 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s under cloudy skies, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs in the mid 60s with rain around. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 54. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Departures from Newark are running up to 30 minutes late because of heavy traffic. Departures from New York LaGuardia are running up to 30 minutes late.

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

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