Protests under way in Germany and France as minister warns against use of Halloween masks – Europe live

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Protests are under way in Germany and France after a minister warned against the use of Halloween masks, the Guardian reports.

The Guardian says evacuees from Oleshky have reunited with families after a truce allowed them to cross back into Ukraine.

The Verge reports that after a record‑breaking crypto heist that stole about six point three billion dollars from Binance customers, the company's CEO says ninety percent of the stolen assets have been replenished and Binance will cover the remaining ten percent directly.

MarketWatch notes a claim that there is a ninety‑nine percent chance of outliving one's life savings, quoting a couple aged sixty‑eight and seventy‑four who have no children and are in good health.

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• Protests under way in Germany and France as minister warns against use of Halloween masks – Europe live · The Guardian
• Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce allows crossing back into Ukraine · The Guardian
• Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been ‘replenished’ · The Verge
• ‘Showy jewelry and fancy cars hold no appeal’: We have a 99% chance of outliving our life savings. Why not spend it all? · MarketWatch

World

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Turning now to world news.

BBC News reports that evacuated Oleshky residents have arrived at the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus, reuniting with loved ones. Reporter Dan Johnson traveled there after the people came by buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.

Theo explains proposals that could reshape retirees' inflation protection and Social Security.

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• Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees · BBC News

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:21–1:42 · ▶ Listen from here

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

MarketWatch reports that several proposals aim to change the way retirees receive inflation protection through cost‑of‑living adjustments, potentially altering Social Security benefits.

Ivy brings the national forecast now.

Reporting in this segment

• Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment. · MarketWatch

Weather

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

Here is the national forecast. The National Weather Service has winter storm warnings for parts of Colorado and Nevada, and flood warnings for parts of Colorado and 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 and Houston. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 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 no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

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

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 2:39–2:45 · ▶ Listen from here

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