Midday Brief · Nov 7, 1:00 PM ET · 3:57

Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza

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Heavy rain has flooded tens of thousands of temporary tents in Gaza, where Palestinians displaced by the war with Hamas are sheltering. Six people have been killed and fifteen injured after a gunman opened fire at random in Kraków’s market square. Police say a man drove into the square at about three p.m. and began firing from his car, according to a statement on X. Police wounded the gunman as he tried to flee. The shooter is identified as a Polish citizen. Authorities have not disclosed the motives of either shooter and have not confirmed any additional suspects. A shooting inside a Citibank building in Tampa, Florida killed one person and injured others.

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World

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Turning now to world news.

Mississippi is still counting ballots that could make Scott Colom the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction. No final result has been announced yet.

Here's Theo with business and technology.

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  • Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on · PBS NewsHour

Business & Tech

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Thanks, Elena.

Crypto developers say they can’t stop North Korean hackers from laundering stolen funds through their platforms, a problem that’s frustrating law‑enforcement officials.

In Los Angeles, temperatures hit the 90s while the author attended an outdoor party. They sat under a patio umbrella with a powerful fan, but after about half an hour felt exhausted and dizzy. The author says the UV‑tracking Gem made them rethink how sunlight affects health, not just appearance.

Cal has the sports, including a Leeds win.

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Sports

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Cal, with sports.

In other top‑flight action, Leeds also recorded a win while Fulham and Newcastle ended in a draw. In the Championship, Cardiff pulled off a comeback, and Southampton and West Ham both suffered defeats.

John Brewin previewed his pick for the weekend’s first‑round FA Cup games, noting the return of his beloved 40‑year‑old cult hero, Macc, who will line up for the competition’s lowest‑ranked team, and highlighting a club that claims to be the oldest in London.

Ivy has your weather for today.

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Weather

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

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has freeze warnings for parts of Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky, and a flood warning for parts of Florida. In the Northeast, highs from the 50s to the 60s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Boston. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Miami and Dallas. In the Midwest, highs in the low 50s with plenty of sunshine. In the West, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine. The warmest spot on our map today is Los Angeles at 88; the coolest, Chicago at 51. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to Boston are delayed an average of more than an hour because of runway construction. Departures from Miami are running up to 30 minutes late because of runway construction.

Culture

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

Director Takashi Yamazaki says his new film “Godzilla Minus Zero” finally shows his hometown being destroyed by King Ghidorah, a scene he’s long imagined. He notes that his earlier movie “Godzilla Minus One” won the Oscar for visual effects, making him the first director to receive that award since Stanley Kubrick for 1968’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Yamazaki reflected on that historic night, speaking through a translator.

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

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  • ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Director Takashi Yamazaki Dreamed of Seeing His Hometown Destroyed by King Ghidorah. He Finally Made It Happen. · Variety

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