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What is Trump’s approval rating during the closure?

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What is Trump’s approval rating during the closure?

President Donald Trump took office for the first eight months. His actions are often unconventional and unprecedented, but in recent months it has little effect on his approval rating.

Trump has sparked much controversy in the name of deploying troops in American cities, issuing (and modifying) widespread tariffs, and trolling political enemies. He was repeatedly taken to court in testing the limits of the power of administrative agencies.

His approval rating is historically low compared to other presidents (only his first presidency has worsened), but most have been higher since he handed the 100-day mark.

Now he must face another popular challenge: the government closure that began on October 1st. Both Democrats and Republicans are trying to pin it against them.

What is Trump’s approval rating? Here’s what we know:

more: Trump posted a deepfake video of Jeffries and Schumer’s loom loom with closed racist ratios

New York Times/Siena: Low but stable approval ratings

A New York Times/Siena poll found that the votes filmed September 22-27 out of 1,313 registered voters had a stable Trump approval rating of 43%. (The margin of error for those who are more likely to vote is either positive or negative 3.2 percentage points.)

“At the beginning of his term, Trump’s approval rates fell from post-election highs and remained weaker at this point in the president’s time,” the New York Times reported. “However, over the past few months, his ratings have been resilient and stable, reflecting the hardening of most voters’ opinions about him.”

The country was published, which was directed at government shutdowns, which began on October 1.

Most US voters surveyed said that both parties were negligent due to the closure at 33%. But between two political parties, more than a quarter of the two respondents, more than 26% said they would blame Congressional Republicans and Trump, with 19% pointing their fingers at Democrats. Another 21% said they didn’t hear enough about the shutdown to say who was responsible.

Pew: Trump’s approval ratings are stable, with more Democrats disapproving their leaders

A Pew survey conducted between 3,445 US adults between September 22 and 28 found Trump’s approval rate was 40%, rising slightly since August, at the same time in April and June. (The margin for errors in the poll is 1.9% points.)

Polls also found that more Democrats disapproved than they approved the performance of party leaders’ work in Congress. Pollers said Democrats marked the first time they had such a negative opinion in a Pew Research Center survey that had been conducted over a decade. In the final survey of 2023, these figures were roughly the opposite. A total of 61% of Democrats approved the performance of Congressional leaders’ work, with 37% approved.

Conversely, poll Republicans have given party leaders in Congress a much higher recognition rating than they did in recent years. 69% of Republicans approved the work GOP Congress leaders do. This is up from 54% approvals in 2023.

Economist/YouGov: 53% of Americans believe their economy is getting worse

A poll by 1,656 US adult citizens/YouGov, photographed from September 26-29, found that Trump received 40% approval. Pollers said they had suppressed the term two weeks ago with 39% approval. (The margin of error for the entire sample is approximately 3.5%.)

Polls show that 19% of Americans think the economy is getting better, while 53% believe it’s getting worse. Republicans’ views on the economic direction also appear to be worsening, with the lowest margin for this semester (41% of Republicans say they’re getting better and 22% say they’re getting worse, polls found).

Trump’s approval rating is lower than other presidents

Gallup polls conducted between September 2 and 16 approved 40% of Trump’s job performance, which had not changed since the previous month.

Historical analysis by Gallup shows that Trump’s first September office approval rating – both the 45th and 47th presidents are lower than any other modern president at the same time in his administration. According to Gallup, his September approval is a way that is compared to other presidents in September in the first year of his term.

  • Joe Biden (September 2021) – 43% approval
  • Trump (September 2017) – 37% approved
  • Barack Obama (September 2009) – 52% approval
  • George W. Bush (September 2001) – 76% approval
  • Bill Clinton (September 1993) – 50% approval
  • George HW Bush (September 1989) – 70% approval
  • Ronald Reagan (September 1981) – 52% approval

How did Trump’s average approval rate change the term?

The average based on the RealClearpolitics poll and the New York Times aggregator show that Trump’s approval ratings have fallen slightly for almost two weeks since they remained relatively stable for the past two months.

As of January 27th, 50.5% had been approved, and until March 13th Trump reversed to net minus with 47.8% approval, 48.5% disapproval, and spurred to net minus compared to the RealClearPolitics graphics show. Approval ratings were low on April 29th with a 45.1% approval, falling mainly on Trump’s 100-day mark. On September 30, the day before the government shutdown began, it reached a new low with 44.8% approvals.

Aggregators for the New York Times have shown that Trump’s approval has fallen from 52% in January to 44% in April, and has been stable ever since. Trump’s term low was 43% approval, and he first reached August 21st, according to the Times.

Kinsey Crowley is a Trump Connect reporter for the USA Today Network. Contact her at kcrowley@gannett.com. Follow her on X and Tiktok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.

On the second day of government shutdown as Trump, Democrats dig out. Live Update

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On the second day of government shutdown as Trump, Democrats dig out. Live Update

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WASHINGTON – The federal government shutdown entered its second day Thursday, with President Donald Trump, Congress’ Republican allies and Democrats showing no signs of a bub extension amid a deadlock over fundraising for the government.

The senator will leave town until Friday to observe Yom Kipur’s Jewish holidays. This means that the first closure since 2019 will last at least one day. However, given the lack of progress towards compromise, the pulled shutdowns that last several more days are likely to increase.

Hanging in a deadlock is the threat of President Donald Trump ending federal workers. White House officials warned that mass shootings by federal workers are “immediate” under the closure. Russell Vert, director of White House management and budget director, told Republican lawmakers in a personal call Wednesday that the mass cuts will begin in “a day or two.”

The main fixed point between the two remains a change in healthcare policy that Democrats have called for as part of laws to fund the government. House Republicans want the government to continue operating at the existing funding level, but despite the majority, the Senate is short of 60 filibuster proof votes.

Long-term government closures can have a major impact on childcare

The federal government’s dollars and programs support childcare facilities across the country, including Head Start and Childcare and Development Block grants. The Head Start program, which includes the Grant Cycle, which begins in October, can experience chaos in the short term, according to its focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on women and children’s support. A long-term shutdown could mean a closed classroom.

Sidney Petersen of the National Center for Women’s Law said it is unlikely that most federal Head Start programs will be affected. “But if the shutdown continues, that can change.” There are few Head Start programs (which affect around 6,500 children and families) that have a fundraising cycle that began on October 1st.

Another organization building federal support for early childhood learning programs, the first five-year fund posted about the closure on October 1, saying, “There are causes of surveillance concerns, but the cause of panic.” The analysis shows that while childcare services are unlikely to be destroyed in the short term, “the longer the shutdown continues, the more likely the Head Start program will feel confused.”

Labor caregivers are particularly vulnerable to the effects of government closures, according to a survey by the Human Resources Association.

-Madeline Mitchell

What’s open during government closures?

There are some services that remain open despite the government being shut down.

These include the US Postal Service, Banks, Air Transport Management and the Courts. Federal law enforcement agencies, including FBI, DEA and prison staff, will remain open. The Secret Service and the Coast Guard will continue their duties.

All active staff remain at work, but almost half of the War Ministry’s 741,477 civilian employees could face Farrow.

Generally, the national parks remain open and “the park’s roads, observation decks, trails and outdoor monuments remain accessible to the public,” according to the Ministry of Interior’s emergency response plan.

-Sudiksha Kochi, Natalie Neysa Alund, Saman Shafiq

Some lawmakers require that they withhold their pay while the shutdown continues

Lawmakers will continue to receive their salaries during the closure under Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution, which protects Congressional salaries.

However, some members say they have requested that they withhold their pay until the shutdown is over. Pennsylvania Democrat Chrissy Houlahan wrote to X that he didn’t receive his salary during the last government shutdown and he won’t receive his salary now.

Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy and Pennsylvania Demo Chris Delugio have posted images of letters they each wrote.

White House press chief Caroline Leavitt has blown up Democrats who continue to accept salaries while the closure delays the salaries of 1.3 million active duty veterans, 150,000 federal law enforcement officers and 13,000 Air Force Transportation Officers.

“I saw some Democrats today saying they have three kids in their homes and they still want to accept their pay because they have feeding mouths,” Leavitt told reporters Oct. 1.

– Sudicsha Kochi and Bad Jansen

Trump considers considering shutting down federal agencies

President Donald Trump met with management and Budget Director Russ Vert to decide on a “democratic institution” to remove to save money during the closure.

Trump has warned of “irreversible” cuts during the closure, and with no Congressional spending laws funding the government, it will be easier to achieve “spread” layoffs during the closure. Vought helped draft the Project 2025 report with recommendations and extensive agency cuts.

“I can’t believe the radical left Democrats have given me this unprecedented opportunity,” Trump said in an October 2 social media post.– Defeat Janssen

DOJ asks to delay the trial when it closes

The Justice Department has begun asking federal courts to delay lawsuits during the closure by claiming that lawyers and other staff are prohibited from working voluntarily.

However, lawyers opposed the government in at least two cases opposed the demand. One case involves the expulsion of Salvador’s migrant combative deportation to Kilmer Abrego Garcia, Esvatini. Other incidents involve DC attempting to stop President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard in federal cities.

Until Congress reaches a funding compromise to reopen the government, the federal defendants’ judicial attorneys and employees are “prohibited from working voluntarily” except in “an emergency that involves the safety of human life or the protection of property.”

However, he pointed out that Garcia was against the demand.

Maryland District Judge Paula Sinnis heard the hearing on October 24th to hear debate about preventing deportation or dismissing the lawsuit.

In the case of DC, US District Jia Cobb set a series of submission deadlines this month that Shumate was asked to postpone. However, DC Attorney General Brian Schwarb said the department’s closure guidance will allow the allegations to block government action despite expenditure lapses.

“This case is a poor candidate to create exceptions from that approach,” Schwarb wrote in his submission. “At present, more than 2,300 armed National Guard forces are illegally patrolling districts, and their unprecedented developments are irreparable damage to the district’s sovereignty, its economy and public safety.”

– Defeat Janssen

Trump was not made public on the first day of the shutdown, and the White House instead deployed Vice President J.D. Vance to address the media. Vance denounced the Democrat’s “Chuck Schumer Aock Wing” for what he called “Democrat closure.”

Vance asked Democrats to vote to reopen the government, and later engaged in separate negotiations on health policy. But Congressional Democrats have continued to demand a reversal of Medicaid cuts, which Republicans passed this year and include expanding healthcare subsidies in funding measures.

more: Why is the government shut down? Medicaid, how Obamacare is splitting Congress

“Donald Trump and the Republicans have shut down the federal government because they don’t want to provide health care to working-class Americans,” said Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic leader in the House.

Trump and Republicans rebutted by accusing Democrats of illegally providing medical care to immigrants in the country. Democrats call the claim a lie, noting that undocumented immigrants are not eligible for payments from Medicare, Medicaid, or Affordable Care Acts.

– Joey Garrison

Social Security Checks will continue to be provided during shutdowns. Medicare and Medicaid benefits are still paid, but many other aspects of the federal government have been suspended during the closure.

All federal agencies and services that staff do not consider to be “essential” must stop working during the closure.

According to the Non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, roughly 750,000 “essential” federal employees, from national park workers to financial regulators, can get bored every day during the closure if they withhold about $400 million in compensation each day.

Federal workers in critical services such as Postal Services, Medicare and Social Security Services, Air Transport Management and the military will continue to work, but will not be paid until government resumes.

Trump has no plans to meet again with Democratic Congressional leaders following the meeting at the beginning of the week. And amid signs of inequality, the White House continues to troll Jeffries in a video depicting a false mustache and a Sombrero Democrat leader.

Prior to the shutdown, Trump posted an AI-generated video to his social media account. By Wednesday afternoon, the White House was playing controversial ads on the loop on the TV in the Press Briefing Room.

more: “Jokes,” Vance dismisses Jeffries’ criticism of AI video in the Sombrero

Vance dispels criticism from Jeffries and other Democrats, known as video racists. The video also includes Schumer’s make-up audio that makes dim-like comments about immigrants, just as Mariachi’s music was played in the background.

“President’s joke,” Vance said Wednesday when asked about the video. “And we’re having a good time.”

The Vice President added: “I said Hakeem Jeffries is racist. I know he said that. I honestly don’t even know what that means.

– Joey Garrison

White House budget director Vought told House Republicans in a private call Wednesday that a massive layoff for federal workers would begin with “a day or two or two.”

White House spokesman Caroline Leavitt did not detail which federal departments could be affected or how many workers would be fired during a briefing with reporters. However, she said the layoffs were “immediate.”

more: Trump’s budget boss at closing: Massive federal shooting starts with “one or two”

Historically, nonessential federal workers have been placed in fur during government shutdowns, but they are not part of a widespread federal workforce layoff. Trump also said he may use government closures to eliminate federal programs he opposes. “Many profits can get off the closure,” Trump said on September 30.

Trump’s threat comes after his administration fired tens of thousands of federal workers already as part of the Department of Government Efficiency efforts to reduce the federal government.

– Joey Garrison

The new map reveals the risks of occurrence. Is your county protected?

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The new map reveals the risks of occurrence. Is your county protected?

New data shows that more than 75% of US counties have widespread vaccination coverage, with many people not exempt from the outbreak.

New county-level data compiled from state health agencies shows that measles cases are surged while vaccination compensation is eroding across the US.

The outbreak of measles has infected more people than any other year since the early 1990s, and has already killed three people. So far, all but eight states have reported cases of measles, and the disease declared by the US in 2000 was eliminated in 2000. Almost 92% of these cases are either unvaccinated or have no vaccination status.

Federal data released in July showed that while the share of children exempted for religious and philosophical reasons has increased, many years of stable childhood vaccination rates have declined.

“What we’re seeing is that when trust is eroding as vaccination rates drop, it’s a measles outbreak,” said Adam Ratner, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Infectious Diseases.

Ratner said the outbreak should act as a public health warning system, indicating that other diseases could continue.

“You have to look beyond that because diseases that are preventable with vaccines but are a little less contagious than measles are what you see afterwards,” he said.

To assess coverage at the local level, Johns Hopkins University has compiled data from state health agencies that reveal how vulnerable the vulnerable communities in which communities are generated are, if there is no federal database. USA Today expanded the effort by adding missing state data from the university’s database to fill the gap.

more: Use this tool to explore states with county vaccinations, measles outbreaks, and increased non-medical exemptions

An analysis of this combined data covering counties in 41 states showed that the range of routine vaccines among children has slipped down in most counties, indicating that more communities are becoming more vulnerable than before the pandemic.

In at least three of the four counties, vaccinations range less than 95%.

“The fact that there are so many counties under this threshold means there is a lot of exposure risk,” said Lauren Gardner, director of the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

“That definitely doesn’t mean there’s an outbreak, but if a case is introduced in the community, it’s a higher risk,” she added.

Experts also warn that if compensation falls below 90%, the risk of occurrence will rise sharply. They say that children with immunocompromised and too young to be vaccinated are dependent on the immunity of the community.

Today, about 63% of the county meet that minimum threshold, compared to 84% before the pandemic.

The data, along with interviews with public health experts, highlights that skepticism about the Covid-19 vaccine has permeated a wider attitude towards vaccination, exacerbated by the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

Vaccine skeptics have falsely argued that the measles vaccine is causing autism. This has been repeatedly disproved by extensive scientific research. Anyway, rising vaccine skepticism has discouraged parents from vaccinating their children from dangerous diseases.

A survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation – Washington Post in September found that 9% of parents believed in false claims that linked the MMR vaccine to autism, and almost half didn’t know what to believe. About one in six parents reported delays or skipping of vaccines (excluding seasonal flu and Covid-19).

Parents who identify Republicans, young or homeschooling as their children are most likely to delay or skip the vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends administering two doses of the MMR vaccine for children. The first is 12-15 months, then 4-6 years. The agency also recommends vaccines for polio, chicken pox and hepatitis B, viral infections that affect the liver.

Public health experts say these recommendations face challenges under outspoken vaccine critic, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy fired all 17 members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Vaccination Practices (ACIP) in June, replacing some with vaccine skeptics.

ACIP has already rescheduled the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, water cell) vaccine and has removed recommendations for children under the age of 4. The committee also considered changing the recommendations for hepatitis B, but the vote was delayed.

Experts warn that these changes could increase disruption and further erode vaccination rates, despite the continued importance of vaccine safety and clarity of access.

To that end, granularity data collected by Johns Hopkins University and USA Today is important to identify vulnerable populations, Ratner said.

“A lot of times people look at the prices in the state, but that’s important,” Ratner said. “But what we really found is that what’s important is either at the county level or even smaller.”

Data from Johns Hopkins University-USA Today is based on county-level vaccinations among kindergarteners, and in some cases cover all doses required by K-6 or K-12 students to receive an MMR vaccination or school admission.

There is a warning. Record collections vary depending on the state, so you need to carefully compare state by state. Because some agencies track compliance with vaccine requirements rather than actual vaccination status, real vaccination rates could be lower than reported in these cases.

For example, Oregon excludes exempt students by completion rate, but Wisconsin does not.

“We’re a great place to go,” said Jennifer Miller, a spokesman for Wisconsin Health Services.

Measles once made millions of Americans sick and killed hundreds each year. In the 1960s, the United States launched a vaccination program, eventually eradicating measles just before the turn of the century. By 1980, all 50 states had adopted school vaccine missions and requested that children be vaccinated before registration.

Measles is particularly dangerous as it can spread before symptoms appear. Even with low mortality, the virus can cause permanent complications such as brain damage, neurological problems, and blindness.

As of September 30th this year, the US had reported approximately 1,550 measles cases, exceeding the total since the early 1990s. Only 2019 is approaching when the disease spreads to unvaccinated communities in New York.

The first outbreak of 2025 occurred in the Mennonite community in Gaines County, Texas, where vaccination rates are low. The virus then spread to West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Gaines County has reported nearly a quarter of the national total this year.

So, vaccinations for kindergarteners have averaged around 82.4% in recent years, down 12.6 points below the 12.6 points that experts call community immunity.

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, 57% of the county were considered fully protected from outbreaks. That figure has since dropped to 25%.

The decline in coverage spans nearly three-quarters of the county, each experiencing an average of four points decline. Only two states, Connecticut and Maryland, have all counties above the immunity threshold, while nine counties in 10 in Maine and New York have met. No counties remove bars in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Utah, or Wisconsin. It is the same state where the exemption rate is high.

In July, the CDC estimated there was a lack of evidence that 286,000 kindergarteners would complete the MMR vaccine series between 2024 and 25.

Meanwhile, medical exemptions remain flat, but more parents are exempting their children from vaccination on religious or philosophical grounds. The non-medical exemption rate rose from 2024 to 2025 from 2% a decade ago to 3.4%.

Elizabeth Williams, senior policy manager for Medicaid and uninsured programs at the Kaiser Family Foundation, could have a major impact even with a small increase.

“All increases reduce the ability of scientists to reach thresholds they believe will protect their communities,” Williams said.

Experts recommend keeping the exemption rate below 5%, but 17 states have surpassed that level. Idaho leads at 15%, followed by Utah and Oregon at 10% respectively, while Arizona and Alaska at 9%.

“There is concern about rising exemption rates, especially when children who are exempt from schools work under the assumption that they are not vaccinated,” said AJ McWhorter, a spokesman for the Idaho Department of Health and Human Services.

“While a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak, there will be more children at risk of getting sick and likely need to be excluded from school,” McWhorter said.

Policy shifts could further reduce vaccination rates. Many states have introduced changes that make it easier for families to make exemptions easier. Florida plans to remove the mandate from public schools entirely.

Since 2021, lawmakers across the country have introduced over 2,500 vaccine-related bills, and almost half of the targeting requirements, including mission and school exemptions.

These state-level changes will exacerbate the situation by continuing misinformation and access challenges, along with changing federal guidance, an epidemiologist with the Oregon Department of Health said in an email.

Public health is the responsibility of the community, said Gardner, a Johns Hopkins expert. “Everyone has to get involved in it because otherwise it won’t actually work.”

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opens nine new US locations in October

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opens nine new US locations in October

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The bargain outlet of discount store chain Ollie is set to open nine stores in seven states by the end of October.

Earlier this year, Ollie filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, thus acquiring 40 big lot locations through auctions. Between January and May, Ollie opened 25 new stores nationwide. Of these stores, 18 were former Biglot locations.

“These stores are off to a very strong start,” Ollie CEO Eric van der Bark said of the new stores during a revenue call in June.

As the year progresses, Ollie’s continues to host two openings on October 1st and several other openings throughout the summer.

Here’s what you need to know about the new Ollie location:

Where is Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opening a new store?

Ollie’s News & Events page lists nine locations with future opening dates in October.

  • 759 HWY 62 E, Suite 311, Mountain Home, Arkansas (October 8)
  • 2525 44, Shelbyville, Indiana (October 8th)
  • 1060 Washington Square SC, Washington, MO (Opening October 9th)
  • 3161 S McKenzie St., Foley, Alabama (October 9)
  • 139 s Interstate 35, New Braunfels, Texas (Open October 9th)
  • 1305 Sydney Baker Street, Carville, Texas (Open October 9th)
  • 353 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA (October 15)
  • 824 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (opens October 22nd)
  • 303 E Battlefield St. Suite J, Springfield, MO (Opening October 23rd)

Greta Cross from USA Today contributed to this report.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA Today. Contact him at fernando.cervantes @gannett.com and follow him at x @fern_cerv_.

Burlington will open 55 new stores in October and November. Where should you look?

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Burlington will open 55 new stores in October and November. Where should you look?

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Burlington is set to open more than 50 stores in 24 US states and Puerto Rico in October and November, and the company says the opening is part of an expansion beyond its already open location.

In a statement to USA Today, Burlington Stores CEO Michael O’Sullivan said the store’s opening will feature the company’s new layout.

“We are excited to continue Burlington’s national presence and Puerto Rico’s presence. Our newly refreshed store offers our customers the ability to improve their daily shopping experience and great deals,” O’Sullivan said. “Today, Burlington is focused on providing the values, styles and brands that our customers love, providing the brands they love in neat, clean and exciting stores.”

According to Burlington, the new store will have a “smaller, more efficient design” and most remaining locations are set to be converted by the end of 2026.

Here’s what you need to know about new Burlington stores, including new Burlington stores.

Where is Burlington opening a new store?

Burlington lists 55 locations with future opening dates on its “Grand Opening” page in October and November.

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Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA Today. Contact him at fernando.cervantes @gannett.com and follow him at x @fern_cerv_.

Police say four people attacked the synagogue in Manchester, UK

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Police say four people attacked the synagogue in Manchester, UK

The Manchester incident outside the synagogue of the Heaton Park Hebrew Conference comes as Jews observe Yom Kipur’s holidays.

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At least four people were injured in the UK early on October 2nd. Police say the man was pedestrian driving outside a Jewish synagogue, and at least one person was stabbed.

The attack occurred around 9:30am local time, authorities said. According to Greater Manchester Police, the suspect was shot by police while responding to an incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congress synagogue in Crumpsall, North Manchester.

“They said they received a report from witnesses who saw the car being driven towards members of the public. Police say the four were being treated for injuries from both the vehicle and the stab wound.

The out-of-synagogue incident comes as Jews observe Yom Kipur’s holidays, which ends in the evening of October 1st and the evening of October 2nd.

“I am keenly awaited by the attack at the Synagogue at Krampsor. The fact that this happened at Yom Kipur, the sacred day of the Jewish calendar, makes it even more frightening,” said British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer. “My thoughts are with the loved ones of all the people affected, and my gratitude is to the emergency services and to all first responders.”

Priority said additional police will be deployed at synagogues across the country in response to the incident.

“The public is asked to avoid the community while police continue to deal with the incident,” Manchester Police said.

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told the BBC that immediate danger to the public appears to have ended.

Contribution: Reuters

Why AI Phishing Detection Defines Cybersecurity in 2026

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Why AI Phishing Detection Defines Cybersecurity in 2026

Reuters recently published a joint experiment with Harvard University. There, we asked popular AI chatbots like Grok, ChatGpt, and Deepseek to create “the perfect phishing emails.” The generated email was then sent to 108 volunteers, of which 11% clicked on the malicious link.

At one simple prompt, the researcher was armed with a very persuasive message that could deceive real people. Experiments should act as a harsh reality check. Phishing has been a mess for years, but AI is transforming it into a faster, cheaper, and more effective threat.

In 2026, AI phishing detection must become a top priority for businesses looking to be safer in increasingly complex threat environments.

The emergence of AI phishing as a major threat

One of the main drivers is the rise of phishing as a service (PHAAS). Dark web platforms like Lighthouse and Lucid offer subscription-based kits that allow skilled criminals to launch sophisticated campaigns.

Recent reports suggest that these services generate over 17,500 phishing domains in 74 countries, targeting hundreds of global brands. In just 30 seconds, criminals can spin up clone login portals for services like Okta, Google, or Microsoft. With phishing infrastructure now available on demand, there are very few barriers to entry into cybercrime.

At the same time, the generator AI tool allows criminals to create persuasive, personalized phishing emails in seconds. Email is not a common spam. By reducing data from LinkedIn, websites, or past violations, AI tools create messages that reflect the actual business context that will make the most careful employee click.

This technology is also being driven by the Deepfake Audio and video phishing boom. Over the past decade, Deepfark-related attacks have increased by 1,000%. Criminals usually impersonate CEOs, family, and trustworthy colleagues on communication channels such as Zoom, WhatsApp, and teams.

Traditional defenses have not accomplished that

Signature-based detection used in traditional email filters is insufficient for AI-powered phishing. Threat actors can easily rotate infrastructure, including domains, subjects, and other unique variations that slide beyond static security measures.

Once Fish reaches your inbox, it’s up to the employee to decide whether to trust them or not. Unfortunately, even well-trained employees can ultimately make mistakes given how convincing today’s AI phishing emails are. Spot checks for poor grammar are a thing of the past.

Furthermore, refinement in phishing campaigns may not be the main threat. The enormous scale of the attack is what worries me most. Criminals can launch thousands of new domains and clone sites in a matter of hours. Even if one wave is removed, another wave will quickly replace it, ensuring a constant flow of fresh threats.

This is the perfect AI storm that needs to deal with a more strategic approach. Working against yesterday’s crude phishing attempts is no match for the pure scale and refinement of modern campaigns.

Key strategies for AI phishing detection

As cybersecurity experts and governing bodies often advise, a multi-layered approach to all cybersecurity, including detection of AI phishing attacks, is the best.

The first line of defense is a better threat analysis. Rather than static filters relying on potentially outdated threat intelligence, NLP models trained with legitimate communication patterns can capture subtle deviations in tone, phrasing, or structure that trained humans may miss.

However, there is no automation that replaces the value of employee security awareness. It is very likely that some AI phishing emails will ultimately find their way to their inbox, so detection requires having a well-trained workforce.

There are many ways to train security awareness. Simulation-based training is most effective as it keeps employees prepared for what AI phishing actually looks like. Modern simulations go beyond simple “typo training” training. They reflect actual campaigns related to user roles so that they are prepared for the exact type of attacks that employees are most likely to face.

Reporting of suspicious activity occurs naturally, as the goal is not to test employees, but to build muscle memory.

The ultimate layer of defense is Ueba (user and entities behavioral analysis), which ensures that successful phishing attempts do not result in full-scale compromises. The UEBA system detects abnormal user or system activity to alert defenders about potential intrusions. Usually this is in the form of an alert, perhaps about logging in from an unexpected location or unusual mailbox changes that are not in line with your IT policy.

Conclusion

AI has advanced phishing and expanded to levels that could easily overwhelm or bypass traditional defenses. For 2026, organizations should prioritize AI-driven detection, continuous monitoring, and realistic simulation training.

Success depends on combining advanced technology with human preparation. Those who can balance this are well positioned to be more resilient as phishing attacks continue to evolve with AI.

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Government closures could slow economic data. Why is it important?

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Government closures could slow economic data. Why is it important?

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Apart from a quick resolution to partial government closures, the Federal Reserve will leave any of the key data points as the US employment reports will not be published as expected on October 3rd and are considering future interest rate decisions.

The closure forced the Bureau of Labor Statistics, along with other federal agencies, to oust its employees, while suspending data collection and dissemination. The long-term shutdown could also postpone the Bureau’s next consumer price index report, the major benchmark for inflation expected on October 15th.

After a 0.25% interest rate cut in September, economists predicted that the Federal Open Market Committee would announce at least one cut by the end of the year. Without data on which BLS is closely monitored on employment and pricing, the pricing committee must rely on private sector reports and alternative data sources.

In an interview with Fox Business on September 30, Chicago Federal President Austan Gursby said the committee will use external data to notify them of decisions if government reports are not available. As of October 1, the Bureau of Labor Statistics website states, “It will start again once the federal government resumes operations.”

“The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the best source of data we have,” Ghoolsby said. “It’s painful not to get official statistics at the moment we’re trying to understand that we’re a transitional economy.”

A wide variety of reports will inform the committee’s fee decision. In 2019, a report to the FOMC acknowledged the impact of the then large-scale government closure on data releases.

“If we do not receive economic data generated by federal statistical agencies, this model places more weight on available information, including financial and research data,” the report states.

The impact of the current shutdown on data releases adds new uncertainty to the moment when markets and economists were searching for signs of rebound after months of reporting disappointing jobs.

more: Government shutdown live update. The latest in TSA, national parks and post offices

Signs of weakening the job market

The Fed’s September cuts reflect growing concerns about weaknesses in the job market.

“I think we are currently responding to much lower levels of job creation and other evidence of softening in the labour market,” Chairman Jerome Powell said on September 17th after a two-day meeting of the committee. “…it guarantees policy changes.”

In early September, an annual revision of the BLS revealed that US companies employed 911,000 workers over the 12 months that ended in March than previously estimated.

The revision follows President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the agency’s then-command. After the Labor Bureau reported in July that the US added 73,000 jobs and revised jobs in May and June, Trump accused them of manipulating data for “political purposes.” Experts tell USA Today that manipulation of the types of data is virtually impossible.

In August, employment in the US was even slower. According to BLS, employers added 22,000 jobs that month, with the unemployment rate rising from 4.2% to 4.3%.

Private employers reduced more employment in September, according to the ADP report.

ADP, a salary processing company, released its monthly national employment report on October 1st.

Job losses were widespread throughout the industry, but were partially offset by an increase of 33,000 in education and health services, the report found.

“Despite the strong economic growth we saw in the second quarter, this month’s release examines further what we’ve seen in the labor market. We verify that US employers are cautious about employment.”

Trump threatens federal layoffs

Trump said he might fire “many” federal workers during the closure.

“We can do things that are irreversible during the closure, bad and irreversible for them. They cut out huge numbers of people, cut out the programs they like, cut out the programs they like,” Trump told reporters, referring to Congressional Democrats. “They take risks by shutting down.”

Like past closures, the White House Business and Budget Office has asked its agents for plans to fire workers rather than banish them.

Additional layoffs add to around 300,000 federal workers who have already left their jobs this year, from around 2.4 million workers.

Contributors: Andrea Leikier, Bad Jansen

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  • US District Court Judge William Young published his opinion on September 30 in AAUP v. Rubio, a lawsuit relating to the Trump administration’s efforts to deport foreign-born student protesters.
  • Young added that such actions were unconstitutional and that the case was “probably the most important” because it was within the jurisdiction of his court.
  • The Trump administration condemned the ruling and vowed to appeal.

The September 30th opinion from a federal judge in Boston who opposed President Donald Trump’s administration began in an unusual way with scanned, handwritten notes sent to his office.

“Trump has pardons and tanks – what do you have?” Read the note dated June 19th at the top of US District Judge William Young’s opinion.

“Dear Anonymous or Anonymous” reads the beginning of Young’s typed response. “I have nothing but a sense of duty. People of the United States – you and me – have our grand constitution. Here’s how it works in certain cases.”

His 161-page opinion concluded in his finding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Department of Homeland Security’s Christi Noem, along with his subordinates, misused the falsehood of “non-citizen parents – Palestinians targeting deportation primarily for first-ended political speeches.”

It was a “really monumental” verdict, said George Wang, a staff lawyer at Knight’s First Amendment Institute. The organization represents the Plaintiffs – the American Association of University Professors and its chapters, and the Middle East Studies Association.

White House spokesman Liz Houston told USA Today he “will appeal this false decision immediately.”

USA Today reached the court for comment.

Here’s what you need to know about the case and its First Amendment impact:

What do you say about the ruling?

His ruling was in favor of the plaintiffs, but Young opposed the Trump administration’s notion of an “ideological deportation policy.”

Rather, the secretary “treated several to speak out, and tried to use the full rigorousness of the immigration and nationality laws – in a way that has never been used before – to curb the protests of Palestinian students and to be silent on similarly positioned non-citizens, which terrorize Palestinians.

Young said Noem and Rubio “intentionally and in concert” implemented Trump’s executive order in “a perspective-discriminatory way to make protected speeches cold.”

“This conduct violated the First Amendment,” he wrote.

What else did the judge say about the initial amendment and non-citizenship?

Young said it depends on whether a non-citizen in law has a right to free speech, adding that the case is “probably the most important” because it is within his court’s jurisdiction.

“Of course, no one’s freedom of speech is unlimited, but these restrictions are the same for both citizens and non-citizens,” Young wrote.

Wang said Young’s ruling was “really important to understand the country’s first amendment.”

“It shows how valuable our initial freedom of revision is and shows that they need intense defense,” he said.

Houston said Trump “is a solid supporter and advocate for the First Amendment rights, but violent riots and student harassment are not protected speeches.”

What else has the Trump administration said about the ruling?

Houston called the rule “outrageous” and “thwarts the safety and security of our country.”

“It’s amazing that even after terrorist attacks and recent riot police arrested a gun with a gun outside the ice facility, the judge decided to blow the embers of hatred,” said Homeland Security Deputy Director Tricia McLaughlin.

State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said the country “has no obligation to allow foreign foreigners to come to our country, commit anti-Americans, professional terrorists, anti-Semitic acts of hatred and incite violence.”

“We will continue to revoke visas for those who put the safety of our citizens at risk,” he said.

Who is Judge William Young?

Young is a Harvard Law School graduate who has been on the bench for 40 years.

In June, Young blocked the end of the National Institute of Health Administration, which significantly cut funding for research related to minority communities.

“I hesitate to draw this conclusion, but I have an unlinear duty to draw it. This represents racism,” Young said, according to the New York Times.

Young’s September 30th opinion ended when it began and ended with a response to anyone who submitted a handwritten note.

“I hope this helps,” he wrote. “Thank you for writing. It shows you’re being careful with you. You should.”

Brieanna Frank is the first amendment reporter for USA Today. Contact her at bjfrank@usatoday.com.

Reports on the First Amendment issue for USA Today are funded through collaborations between the Freedom Forum and Journalism’s fundraising partners. Funders do not provide editor input.

Cookout plans to open more restaurants in six states. See the list.

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With just three months to the end of the year, Fast Food Joints across the United States continue to plan to open new restaurants, including Cookouts.

Cookout, known for its customizable trays, burgers and shakes, plans to open at least 19 new restaurants, according to the company’s website.

The new locations are located in the central and southeastern United States, including Homebase, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.

Alabama

  • Dothan, 3354 Montgomery Highway
  • Foley, 2550 S. McKenzie St.

Georgia

  • 3626 Mundy Mill Road, Gainesville

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North Carolina

  • Charlotte, 10820 Woodland Beaver Road
  • Charlotte, 3704 WWT Harris Blvd.
  • Charlotte, 715 Charlottetown Avenue.
  • Fayetteville, 1909 Skibo Road
  • Kill Devil Hills, 2005 S. Croatan Highway
  • Locust, 222 James Avenue.
  • Richlands, 8119 Richland Highway
  • Zebulun, 1206 N. Ave.

South Carolina

  • 6175 Whitehorse Road, Greenville

Tennessee

  • Antioch, 5321 Hickory Hollow Lane
  • Hermitage, 5002 Old Hickory Blvd.
  • 10 Harding Mall Drive, Nashville

Virginia

  • Chesapeake, 3216 Western Branch Blvd.
  • Roanoke, 2809 Franklin Road
  • Salem, 1251 W. Main St.
  • Yorktown, 4340 George Washington Memorial Parkway

Saleen Martin is a reporter for the USA Today Now team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – 757. Email her to sdmartin@usatoday.com.

Trump’s winning streak at the Supreme Court is about to take the test

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After many Trump’s controversial policies allowed them to move forward temporarily, the Supreme Court now decides their ultimate fate.

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s winning streak at the Supreme Court is about to take the test.

Up until now, courts have largely opposed the fact that Trump’s controversial policies can move forward while they file lawsuits.

Now that some challenges have passed the lower courts, judges begin to determine the ultimate fate of Trump’s policy in a new period that begins on October 6th.

According to a September Marquette Law School poll released on October 2, the Supreme Court believes it will go out of the way to avoid a ruling against Trump.

The judiciary also addresses issues of culture war, including whether states can ban “transformation therapy,” preventing transgender athletes from playing women’s sports. And they will hear a dispute over constituency changes and campaign spending restrictions that could affect future elections.

But the main focus is on the ongoing test of restrictions on Trump’s authority, beginning with the signature initiative, the king of major tariffs and major foreign policy at the heart of Trump’s economic policy. The case will be heard by the court in early November.

In December, the court will consider whether Trump can remove the head of independent agencies for any reason.

In January, the court will take on Trump’s efforts to fire Lisa cook from the Federal Reserve. The case raises questions about whether the central bank is different from other independent institutions and the implications of removing the Fed governor “for a cause.”

Other presidential priorities that judges can take up in the coming months include Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship.

Samuel Bray, professor at the University of Chicago Law School, said:

Courts may be wary of killing Trump’s tariffs

Donald Veriri, a lawyer general in the Obama administration, said the court hopes to show that it supports traditional checks and balances between the administrative department and the other two branches of the government.

But it is difficult to predict when the judiciary will do so, he said in a back-to-school public debate at Georgetown Law School.

Trump’s tariffs could provide solid ground for presidential forces to enforce restrictions, Verrilli said. But before removing such major policy initiatives from Trump, he added that judges would feel they needed “a rather strong case of legal merit.”

“In this case, I can’t help but think that it will hover through the decision-making process,” Verrilli said.

more: Supreme Court to determine the fate of Trump’s global tariffs

Conservative justice expected to side with Trump in an independent institution

Court watchers hope that the conservative majority will be on their side with Trump on the issue of presidential control over independent bodies, at least for non-Fed agencies.

For many years, the High Court has declined a 1935 decision in Humphrey’s Enforcer vs. United States.

more: Supreme Court to decide whether to overturn decisions to protect FTC members from the removal of the president

When the majority said Trump was the FTC’s last Democrat, Justice Elena Kagan wrote in dissent, writing that her colleagues were “hoping” to overturn Humphrey’s enforcer.

That’s not the only thing that courts can be promoted.

It’s not the “gospel” Before the Supreme Court term, Clarence Thomas is on the lead

Courts could overturn 2001 campaign spending restrictions

Republicans argue that the 2001 decision would no longer be appropriate to limit how much political parties can spend in collaboration with federal candidates on advertising and other messaging.

In a case that was partially launched by Vice President JD Vance, who was a Senator, the GOP says changes to campaign finance rules since 2001 have led to virtually unlimited spending by the Super Political Action Committee or PAC.

As a result, Republicans are undermining political parties and their major donors have turned to super PACs, which act as “shadow parties,” hurting the political system.

Jennifer Nu, a law professor at the University of Chicago Law School, says that if the court agrees, the actual meaning is that the president who controls a political party can have more influence over the election.

more: The Supreme Court hears GOP’s major challenges against campaign spending restrictions

Courts may hinder minority major voting rights law protections

In another major election-related case, non-black voters are challenging two majority black districts on the Louisiana Legislature’s map.

This case – the court took up the previous term but did not decide – tests a balance law that does not discriminate against other voters but must protect the voting power of racial minorities. Under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, states must portray majority minority districts when necessary to provide minority voters with equal opportunities to select candidates for their choice. However, the Constitution’s Equality Protection Clause limits how many races are the key factors in creating districts.

more: Supreme Court decision on the challenge of Louisiana Legislature’s map

The court’s decision to rehearse cases indicates that sections of the Voting Rights Act, which protect the ability of minorities to select candidates, could be at risk.

“We’ve seen a lot of people who have had a lot of trouble with us,” said Spencer Overton, a law professor at George Washington University Law School.

If the courts effectively dismantle these protections, southern states will have more freer hands to redraw Congressional boundaries in a way that will help the GOP maintain control of the House in next year’s midterm elections.

“Conversion therapy” and ban trans athletes

The issue of the culture war will also be aired in court.

One of the first cases of the term, and one of the most controversial, the judge takes on the challenge of counselors to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors.

In response to the Trump administration’s request, the Justice Department was given time during oral discussion to support the counselor’s position that the ban violated First Amendment rights by “censoring” conversations with clients.

more: The Supreme Court challenges Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors

Even bigger issues for Trump – what he campaigns is to prevent trans women and girls from competing in women’s school sports teams.

Courts are considering Idaho and West Virginia bans on trans-athletes, which are similar to the bans in more than half of the US.

Becky Pepper Jackson, a student challenging the West Virginia ban, took adolescent block medications and never experienced the effects of testosterone as a result. Boise State senior Lindsay Hecox played “uncut” club sports because he wasn’t fast enough to create a cross-country and track team for the National College Athletics Association.

They argue that the ban should not apply to people in situations like theirs.

more: Supreme Court wins examples of blockbuster hits when trans athletes join women’s teams

Alan Morrison of George Washington University Law School said that students are “the best case” for students looking to challenge the state’s ban.

Justice can support a state ban, regardless of where one transitions are or what athletic ability is.

“In these cases, if they control the state,” he said, “it’s over.”

Yankees vs Red Sox do-or-die Game 3 has epic MLB playoff implications

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MLB’s biggest rivals will face off in every contest of winners at Yankee Stadium.

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  • The Yankees forced Game 3, where they won the winner in their victory in the Bronx.
  • Thursday’s Game 3 Victor faces ALDS’s Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Boston won the last three postseason series between the teams: 2021, 2018, and 2004.

New York – Be honest: No one is shaking a wiffle bat in their backyard, mimicking the roar of a crowd, and it’s not Game 7 of the World Series, but rather…

Game 3 of the American League Wildcard series?

Still, it’s the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees in the game that won the winner. This is similar to the epic 2003 and 2004 American League Championship Series Game 7.

The winner will take a trip to Toronto to face the Blue Jays in the AL Division Series.

The losers went home, making the winter even bitter and not to mention their hands for fans who have been discouraging an already promising season.

And after the Red Sox steal Game 1 in seven innings rally, the Yankees win Game 2 4-3, winning Series 1-1, believing that 48,000 bipartisan supporters will grab momentum before they clog Yankee Stadium once more.

“We’re home,” says Yankees bailer Fernando Cruz, who bailed out starter Carlos Rodon and escaped the seventh inning situation in Game 2.

“We’re at the castle, Yankee Stadium, and it’s time to go.”

And when it’s the Yankee Thread Sox, it’s not just an old exclusion loss. The impact runs deeper for all involved, from managers to bailouts to superstars. So, destroy the six most at-risk people when Game 3 jumps down in the Bronx.

Aaron Boone

See, that’s just part of the transaction.

Life as a Yankees manager is an absurd being, knowing that the whimsical nature of the game takes so much away from your control, but you need to play and temper the fans and media who demand terrible repentance after a set break.

So it was in Game 1 when Boone lifted up the fried starter Max in seven innings and was on a 50-50 call at worst, with a red hot bench against Boston Ace lefty Garrett Crochet.

Worm has switched to Game 2. When Boone escaped when Rodon was a little too late, but Cruz clenched in relief, Devin Williams backed up it up in the eighth innings of Sterling to set up a closer David Bedner.

Therefore, the binary results go back to Game 3: A capable custodian or idiot. The rest of us can simply enjoy a good ball.

“Look, it was two great games,” he said, losing his 2018 ALDS 3-1 and 2021 wild card game, 0-2 against counterpart Alex Kora in postseason situations.

“I think both sides have really worked out, so I’m looking forward to tomorrow.

Or ask about it.

Judge Aaron

When you are the face of the game’s most valuable franchise captain and resident, the year that ends without a championship misses another opportunity. And while the judges have once again created a season worthy of MVP, those opportunities are slimmer.

He turned 34 in April and although this miniseries hasn’t hurt his reps, he had an RBI single in Game 2 and a ninth knock to set up a nearly miracle rally in Game 1 – it wouldn’t hurt if he had a huge October canvas to paint.

At least he and the Yankees are still alive and probably have momentum on their side.

“We know we lost our first game, but the boys here are ready to go,” the judge says. “The energy is the same. I can’t wait for tomorrow’s game to begin.

“We wanted to play at age 12 to roll this thing.”

Immediately, a big blowjob.

Jazz Chisholm

This was the year Chisholm married his charisma and buzz factor to be brilliant. He was the third player in Yankee history to produce 30-30 seasons, and he completely justified his position during the baseball season.

He was then benched for Game 1 and probably a bit upset about it.

Chisholm’s brood after Game 1’s defeat was a mild topic before Game 2. And the second baseman saved the Yankees season.

There’s another victory in Game 3, and there’s still a chance that this could turn into Jazz Tober.

“After leaving the field yesterday, we’ll win the next game. It’s either winning for us or going home,” Chisholm says. “It’s all about winning.”

Alex Bregman

It was Boston’s Bregman’s first season, bringing the Red Sox back into the postseason for the first time since 2021, peering into the walls of Fenway Park at .821 OPS and lending Gravita to the younger clubhouse.

What was it for Boston’s Bregman last season?

This is a question that can be answered when winter comes. We believe Bregman will opt out of the last two years of his $120 million contract and test the market. He should not be disturbed by draft pick compensation and certainly find his eternal home.

And while his nearly ten years of track record is enough for the club to creep up, the deep run in October has a way of jacking the price tag of a boutique player. If this month changes to a Bregman infomercial, it won’t hurt his cause.

But first – Game 3.

“This is everything about baseball. They’re two great teams competing and competing in an incredible atmosphere. I’m looking forward to tomorrow,” he added a concise bled after Game 2, not a face for Bledge. “Just be aggressive. Be yourself. Trust yourself. Prepare, compete, go out and try to run.”

Certainly, he has that championship ring and an 18-9 record and clearly unconditional trust in Boston’s brass. However, the Kora genius may have a mild hit if the Red Sox become the first team in the four-year history of this format, then they lose Game 3 after winning Game 1 (the Cubs and Tigers will first crack at that ignorant title at the beginning of the day).

Cora was his typical hyperalessive playoff self in Game 2, yanking starter Brayan Bello after just 2° innings and 28 pitches. Bullpen relay to Toronto.

They pretty much pulled it off, at least until Garrett Whitlock, an elite set-up guy, was hit by Lightning in the second inning of his job.

Hey, they can’t all become masterpieces.

“We’re all in,” says Kora, who stretches Whitlock to two times. Perhaps he was not available in Game 3. “He is one of the best pitchers.

Jalen Duran

Technically, Duran was not accused of the judge’s fifth mistake to the left of the fly. Catch it, finishing the innings, tied the score 2-2, and Trevor Story’s Homer would have given Boston a lead instead of taking the lead in the next inning.

The final four innings had enough drama for Duran’s semi-muffs to be almost forgotten. Duran has more trouble turning the pages.

“This is going to stab a bit. I know this game is 100% for me,” says Duran. “Trevor hits Homer and we take the lead. I ruined it and gave it momentum. But it’s on top of me. I have to wear it.

“I’m excited to play tomorrow and make amends myself.”

Otherwise, winter might be a little longer.

Pen America warns us about the ban on “rampant and common” books beyond us

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Free speech advocacy groups on October 1 warned that book censorship in US public schools has “ramped” and that book bans have increased significantly in recent years.

Book censorship is not a new issue, but the US has seen a massive increase in book bans and bans since 2021. Penn America’s “US Prohibition” report was released on October 1st and recorded approximately 6,800 books that were removed from schools in the 2024-2025 grade.

The new numbers have fallen from the bans reported over 10,000 reports for the 2023-2024 academic year, but Penn America noted that it is an increase from the previous year when advocacy groups did not publish an annual report or index for the ban on Books. Since July 2021, Penn America has recorded more than 22,800 book bans in 45 states and 451 public school districts.

The systematic removal of books from schools and school libraries in many parts of the country has resulted in “normalization and normalization of censorship” in public education, according to the report. Penn America cited “amazing censorship pressures” in school districts, including recent federal efforts to limit education, continuing attacks on LGBTQ+ identities and a ban on nationally mandated books.

A few days after President Donald Trump took office in January, the U.S. Department of Education called the book a “hoax” and revoked all departmental guidance that suggested that the removal of age-inappropriate books from the district’s libraries could violate civil rights laws.

“The pressure of censorship has grown and escalated, taking many forms, including laws, instructions, confusion, lists of books that are mislabeled as “explicit” material, and “not to buy” lists. “For the past four years, the “ban on daily life” and normalization of censorship has deteriorated and spread. The results are unprecedented. ”

Most prohibited states with books

From July 2024 to July 2025 to June 2025, Penn America tracked 6,870 book bans in 23 states and 87 public school districts, according to the report.

The report says Florida has been leading the country for the third year in a row, with more than 2,300 books bans for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Following Florida, Texas has banned more than 1,780, while Tennessee has surpassed 1,600.

Advocacy groups said in their report that school districts are often attacked by extremist groups with anti-LGBTQ+ stances and often remove the title of opposing diversity, equity and inclusive efforts. “Educators and the school board are afraid of losing funds, being fired or harassed or police involvement,” Penn America said in a news release.

The report found that part of the Florida book ban was not a formal objection submitted by parents to the local school board, but a result of direct pressure from local groups and elected officials. The report added that the increase in bans within the state was due to the passage of multiple “ambiguous laws” and the threat to professional licences if educators fail to comply.

“If local book bans continue to wreathe freedom to read in public schools, the bookshelves will not be left untouched,” said Sabrina Baeta, senior manager of Penn America’s Freedom Program, in a statement. “The ban on books is in the way of a more fair, informed and fair world. They chill the freedom to read and restrict students’ rights to access and read freely.”

According to Meehan, this is especially important when a book ban occurs in Florida. She said the organization is particularly watching Florida’s actions, as it sees pressure placed on Florida school districts happening often through the Trump administration’s orders at other state or federal levels.

“We’ve always called Florida a blueprint because what’s going on in Florida about the book ban drips into other states,” Meehan said.

Reservations prohibited: Libraries, teachers and others are planning days of action to fight against the ban on books and maintain history

Top 5 is prohibited

Pen America previously reported that the majority of targeted books are written by people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, or female members.

“The books that are most frequently targeted typically contain themes that portray race and racism, gender identity and sexuality, or sexual violence,” the organization said.

According to the report, the top five books for the 2024-2025 academic year were:

  • 23 bans on “Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess
  • Patricia McCormick “sells” with 20 bans
  • Jennifer Niven bans 20 people “breathless”
  • 199 ban and “Last Night” by Malinda Law
  • “The Court of Fog and Anger” by Sarah J. Mars

The graphics explain the data: Most banned books feature people of color and people of LGBTQ+ characters

Most prohibited authors

The report said the book ban continues to affect the “broad group of creative experts” in the literature department. From 2024 to 2025, Book Bans influenced roughly 2,600 works, including over 2,300 authors, over 240 illustrators and nearly 40 translators, according to the report.

The report states that the top five people for the 2024-2025 academic year were banned:

  • Stephen King: 87 titles are banned, totaling 206 times.
  • Ellen Hopkins: 18 titles were banned, totaling 167 times.
  • Sarah J. Mars:21 titles are prohibited, totaling 162 times
  • Jody Picoll:23 titles are banned, totaling 62 times.
  • Yūsei Matsui: 22 comic books from the Assassination Classroom series were banned, for a total of 54 times.

Contribution: Stephany Matt, USA Today Network -Florida

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LOS ANGELES – It turns out to be nothing more than a dress rehearsal.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will dispose of the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday night 8-4, wipe out the two-game wildcard series at Dodger Stadium and jump on a flight for the actual pageant.

The Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies will be in five best series that begin in front of the enthusiastic crowds of Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night.

The Dodgers don’t want to downplay the fact that the other 10 teams are still in the dance – but they believe this could become their World Series.

Yes, like a year ago when the Dodgers faced the Padres in the National League Division Series.

The Phillies are Eastern beasts, winning 96 games in a star-studded lineup led by Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Tre Turner.

The Phillies and Dodgers last met in the 2009 postseason. This was 15 years old at Forest Mizushima High School in Japan, and Harper was 17 years old. The Dodgers last beat the Phillies in the postseason in 1978, but before any of these players were born.

However, the Dodgers, who have lost four of their six games against the Phillies this season, are sure they are peaking at just the right time.

They scored 17 of the last 22 and scored 113 runs in the last 20. Their pitching was unconscious.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the latest starter to control the opposition. He gave up two unfortunate runs in the first innings and quickly retired the next 13 batters with six strikeouts, getting into trouble by allowing three consecutive singles.

Chasing just 3-2, the Reds suddenly had sixth empty bass. However, Yamamoto did not flash. He caused an infield groundout by Austin Hayes, then attacked Sal Stewart with a curveball and hit Ellie de la Cruz with a better curveball.

Yoshinobu stopped at the huge applause from the field from the crowd of 50,465, and watched the Dodgers’ offensive open the attack in six innings of four runs, sending 10 men to the plate, turning the one-run game into a 7-2 loss.

The Dodgers produced 12 hits, with everyone except centre fielder Andy Page reaching base at least one by six innings.

And there was no one in the heater as good as Yamamoto, who pitched 6 2/3 innings, hit nine batters for four hits and two unfortunate runs, leaving for a standing ovation.

In Yamamoto’s final eighth start, he has ERA scored 1.34 and hit 65 in 53 2/3 innings.

“What I’ve learned is that he’s very well prepared for preparation,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. I learned he has the ability to make pitches when he needs to. He always seems to be the best option.

“If you’re talking about this year’s players since last year, you’d think he’s number one on the growth chart.

Now the Dodgers head to Philadelphia, where Shoe Hei Ohtani appears in his first pitching in a postseason match. He will start Game 1 in Philadelphia on Saturday, and start Blakesnell in Game 2 on Monday, and return to Yamamoto for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium.

Their only real worry is, well, the bullpen where the crowds of their hometown booed again. They gave up five runs in seven and eight innings of Game 1, then two more runs on 8th Wednesday.

“They had a lot of stretches and they had some stretches that were really difficult and challenging,” said Andrew Friedman, president of the Dodgers baseball business. “After all, it’s not a matter of talent because we’ve been going through it for the last few weeks….

“If your confidence sways, the execution will be turned off. When the execution is turned off, you will be back, come into the zone and have a higher chance of taking damage.

We know the Dodgers are beginning to freak out the bullpen when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts yank Will Benson with a count of 1 and 2 and Emmett Sheehan put into Alex Vescia who attacked pinch hitter Miguel Andujar. Vescia pulled out of the jam on the base by hitting leadoff hitter TJ Friedle and ended the threat.

After that, Rookie Loki Loki Sasaki was summoned for the ninth time and closed it, and bullpen chaos would be a worry for another day.

“It’s like a daily conversation with the pitching coach, the front office,” Roberts said.

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Here’s how Wednesday’s game unfolded at Dodger Stadium:

Mookie Betts hit the game’s third double to win Miguel Rojas, extending the Dodgers’ lead to 8-2 against Tony Santillan.

After slightly avoiding disaster at the top of the sixth, the Dodgers scored four runs at the bottom of the frame to push the lead to 7-2. Los Angeles scored with Shohei Ohtani’s RBI single, Mookie Betts’ RBI double and Teoscar Hernandez’s two-run double.

The Reds loaded an empty bass at the top of the sixth in three consecutive singles against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts left a $325 million man for himself. Yamamoto scored Austin Hayes and stopped scoring before hitting Sal Stewart and Ellie de La Cruz, attacking in some way to escape unharmed.

The ubiquitous postseason hero, Enrique Hernandez, clinched an RBI double in the fourth bottom to win Max Mancey, tied the game and chased Red Starter Zac Rittel. Miguel Rojas greeted Nick Rodro and followed with an RBI single to move the Dodgers to 3-2.

Cincinnati escapes Fattutor Damange with Rodro filming Shohai Otani and Mokey Betts again.

Dodgers catcher Ben Rothwevevett led with a double, scoring towards the fourth innings with Mookie Betts’ one-out RBI single-cut Cincinnati lead.

Dodgers right fielder Tescal Hernandez extended the innings before Rookie Sal Stewart drew a two-run single from Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Rookie Sal Stewart to draw a 2-0 single at Dodger Stadium after Austin Hayes hit the flyball with two outs in the first top, before rookie Sal Stewart drew a 2-0 single from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

  1. Shohei Olytani (L)d
  2. Mookie Betts(R)ss
  3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1b
  4. Teoscar Hernández (R)RF
  5. Max Muncy (L) 3b
  6. Andy Pages(r)cf
  7. Enrique Hernández (r) lf
  8. Miguel Rojas (R) 2b
  9. Ben Rortvedt (L)c
  1. TJ Friedl (L)Cf
  2. Spencer Steer (R) LF
  3. Gavin Lux (L) DH
  4. Austin Hayes (R)RF
  5. Sal Stewart (R) 1b
  6. Elly from Cruz(S)SS
  7. Tyler Stevenson (R)c
  8. Ke’bryan Hayes (R) 3b
  9. Matt McLain(R)2b

Mills closes three Missouri facilities

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General Mills said three Missouri facilities will be closed as part of an effort to improve the company’s supply chain.

The Minnesota-based company will close its pizza crust manufacturing facility in St. Charles, Missouri, and two pet food plants in Joplin, Missouri, under the “enhancing supply chain competitiveness” initiative, according to a report filed September 25th.

Pet Food Plant was acquired in 2024 with the purchase of the White Bridge Pet brand, the company said. The TNT pizza crust facility was purchased in 2022, General Mills spokesperson Mollie Wulff said in a statement provided to USA Today.

“Production at these locations will be shifted to other facilities,” Wulff said.

Production at the Joplin facility is expected to end by July 2026, with the St. Charles plant coming to an end by the end of June 2026, the company said.

General Mills said employees at the Joplin location will have employment opportunities at other pet food plants and will work with employees at the St. Charles plant to explore employment within the company.

Missouri closures part of a massive restructuring

The number of employees affected by the closure is unknown. As of October 1st, no warning law notices had been posted on the Missouri Higher Education Workforce Development website.

In May, General Mills approved the “Multi-Year Global Change Initiative” and submitted that it expects to spend around $70 million primarily on retirement costs.

“The news represents a tough choice, but it is necessary to fund product innovation, create attractive consumer value and ensure that General Mills is successful in the long term,” the company said in a statement.

Tennessee sets Christapike execution 30 years after rival murder

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If Christa Gail Pike was executed, she would become the first woman to be executed in Tennessee for the first time in 200 years and the 19th woman to be executed in modern American history

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The only woman on Tennessee’s death row inmate is scheduled for execution more than 30 years after brutally killing a romantic teenage rival and showing off part of the victim’s skull to schoolmates.

The Tennessee Supreme Court was scheduled for the execution of 49-year-old Christa Gail Pike on September 30, 2026. Pike was only 18 years old when he invited 19-year-old Colleen Slemer of Knoxville into the forests of Knoxville on January 12, 1995.

The next day, when the groundkeeper spotted Slemmer’s body, the teen was beaten, stabbed, bl laughed, and had a pentogram engraved on his chest, court records say.

If Pike’s execution was done, she would become the first woman to be executed in Tennessee for the first time in 200 years and the 19th woman to be executed in modern American history.

“It’s a very small number,” said Robin Maher, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Death Penalty Information Center.

“Since 1976, only 18 women have been executed,” Maher added. “It’s very rare.”

Pike’s run date is set in the increase in 2025 run and the expansion of the run method used. So far, the state has executed 34 prisoners – numbers not seen in 10 years – and another nine are expected to die.

This is what they know about the incident, and the death row inmates in the US

Why was Christa Gail Pike convicted of?

Christa Gail Pike and Colleen Slemmer were students of Knoxville Job Corps, a career training program that Pike dated a 17-year-old boy in the program.

According to court records, friend and boyfriend Pike invited Slemer into the forest before the attack.

Pike later boasts of killing Slemmer, telling another student in the centre that he had cut the teenager’s throat six times with a box cutter, cutting his back with a cleft of flesh, chopping a five-gram star on his forehead and chest, continuing to plead for Slemmer to “stop her.”

Pike said he “threw a large piece of asphalt on the victim’s head,” which was believed to be a fatal blow, retaining a piece of skull and later showed it to fellow students, court records say.

Pike was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Pike’s boyfriend, Tadaryl Shipp, is convicted of first-degree murder, sentenced to life in prison, and will be eligible for parole in November. Pike’s friend Shadra Peterson – prosecutors say he continues to monitor during the attack – has been testified against Pike and sentenced to probation.

What does Christa Gail Pike say about crime?

In a letter she wrote to Tennessee – part of the USA Today Network – Pike said she was responsible for the murder and that she had “changed dramatically” since she was a teenager.

“Think of the worst mistake you made as a reckless teenager. “I was an 18-year-old mentally ill person. It took years to realize the gravity of what I did. Plus, it’s even more to accept how many lives I’ve gone through (SIC). I took the lives of someone’s children, sisters, friends.

Pike spent 27 years as the only woman on Tennessee death row inmate, describing her lawyers effectively in solitary confinement before gaining the ability to interact with other inmates during her meals, class and religious service.

Her lawyers argue that Pike was tested today, and that she would not have been given the death penalty given her struggles between her younger age and mental health at the time of the crime. They believe she deserves a life in prison without the possibility of parole instead of the death penalty.

“Christa’s childhood was full of years of physical and sexual abuse and neglect,” her legal team said in a statement to USA Today. “The time and treatment of bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorder, which was not diagnosed until several years later, has made Christa a thoughtful woman with deep regrets about her crime.”

Find out more about Pike, including her childhood background, here.

Cremer’s mother, May Martinez, supported the death penalty for Pike.

“I just want to finish it and drop Christa so I can release my daughter, so she can finally get a break,” Martinez told WBIR-TV in 2021.

How many women were executed in the US?

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 18 women have been executed in the United States since 1976, compared to 1,623 men. In other words, women account for just 1% of all modern US executions.

Pike is not only the only woman on death row in Tennessee, but she is only 48 women in the country on death row. This is compared to a male population of less than 2,100 to about 2%.

The last execution of a woman in the United States was the execution of Amber McLaughlin in 2023. McLaughlin was convicted on November 20, 2003 as a man who fatally stabbed 45-year-old Beverly Gentel.

The final execution in Tennessee was the execution of Byron Black on August 5th for the murder of his girlfriend and her two young daughters in 1988.

How many women did Tennessee execute?

Pike’s lawyers say that only three women were executed in Tennessee, and that between 1807 and 1819, everything was done.

They list three black women hangings in 1807, 1808 and 1819, but did not identify any crimes. Only one of the names of Molly Holcomb from 1807 is known. Two of them are listed as slaves by Deathpenaltyusa.org, who named the crime murder.

Contribution: Evan Mealins of Tennessee

Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the executions of USA Today. Follow her on x at @amandaleusat.

FBI Head KashPatel is tied to ADL via James Comey link

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The self-proclaimed “anti-hate organization,” the Antiformation League faced Republican scrutiny of online extremist glossary, including Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA.

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced that it had ended its opposition partnership at the bureau, saying he disliked former FBI Director James Comey approving comments about the Jewish advocacy group.

“James Comey wrote a ‘love letter’ to ADL and wrote with them FBI agents with embedded FBI agents,” Patel claimed in an October 1 post on X. He accused Americans of spying without providing specific details.

The anti-defense league, which describes itself as the “world’s leading anti-hate organization” with a mission to stop Jewish honor and ensure justice for everyone, said it “has deeply respected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and law enforcement officials at all levels across the country.”

“In light of the unprecedented surge in anti-Semitism, we are more committed than ever to our core purpose of protecting Jews,” the league said.

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In a self-proclaimed “love letter” to the league in 2014, Comey praised her work on a variety of issues, including anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim prejudice, and the threat of terrorists.

“In most cases, domestic extremists are careful to maintain their actions within the scope of constitutional protection,” Comey said while speaking at the league’s national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. that year.

Former FBI Director James Comey: “We don’t live on our laps. You shouldn’t either.”

“You help our police. You know well that in your heartbeat, your hateful speech, you can even become fatal and fatal. Hatefulness becomes a hate crime,” he added.

The praise of the organization from those who have been President Donald Trump’s target since 2017 seems to have hurt it now.

President, precedents and laws: 4 Takeout from James Comey’s indictment

Trump fired then FBI director Comey in 2017. This is because the bureau was investigating contacts between the 2016 Trump campaign and the Russian government. Recently, Trump said on social media that Comey should be indicted and that he has replaced a longtime prosecutor who has reportedly concluded that there is no sufficient evidence to support the case against Comey.

On September 25th, Trump’s former personal attorney, Lindsay Harrigan, has never filed a lawsuit before, but secured a charge in the big ju trial accusing Comey of lying to Congress. In a video statement, Comey said he was innocent and would fight the accusations in court.

The Prevention Disability League has recently been criticized by Republicans because it included Turning Point USA, founded by recently murdered conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk. According to Fox News, the league removed the entire glossary following the backlash.

Although the league has described it on university campuses as “surges in anti-Semitism and alienation,” it has been an outspoken critic in recent years. That view is reflected by multiple initiatives of the current Trump administration, including the Department of Justice task force.

This story has been updated with additional information.

What are the winning numbers for Powerball’s $174 million jackpot?

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Powerball Jackpot rose to $174 million on Wednesday, October 1st, and pulled after no one won the Top Award on September 29th.

If the ticket matches the Powerball on the ET drawing at 11pm, plus all five numbers, the winner may opt for a one-time cash payment of $80.7 million before tax.

Top 10 Powerball Jackpots

  1. $20.4 billion – November 7, 2022-CA
  2. $178.7 Billion – September 6, 2025 – Missouri, Texas
  3. $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023-CA
  4. $158.6 billion – January 13, 2016 – Tennessee, California, Florida
  5. $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 – Or
  6. $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
  7. $842.4 million – January 1, 2024 – MI
  8. $768.4 million – March 27, 2019 – WI
  9. $758.7 million – August 23, 2017-MA
  10. $754.6 million – February 6, 2023 – of

To check the number of wins in Powerball drawings on October 1st, check the following:

Powerball win counts on 10/1/2025

The number of winnings for drawings for Wednesday, October 1st is as follows: 8, 17, 22, 28, 55, and Powerball is 14. The “Power Play” multiplier is three times.

To win a lottery number is as follows: Jackpocke is the official digital lottery delivery company of the USA Today Network.

Has anyone won the Powerball?

Powerball winners will be posted here after being announced by lottery officials.

To find the full list of previous Powerball winners, Click on the link to the lottery website.

When will the next Powerball picture be?

The following drawings will take place on Saturday, October 4th, just after 11pm ET.

How to play Powerball

To play Powerball you will need to buy a ticket for $2. This can be done in a variety of places, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and even grocery stores. In some states, Powerball tickets can be purchased online.

Once you have your ticket, you will need to select six numbers. Five of these are white balls with numbers 1 to 69. Red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add “Power Play” for $1.

The “Power Play” multiplier can be multiplied by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x on the prize.

If you feel unlucky or want your computer to do your job, the “quick pick” option is available. Here, the computer-generated numbers are printed on the Powerball ticket. To win a jackpot, players must match all five white balls with any order and Red Powerball.

The Powerball painting takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize money will continue to be engraved.

Where to buy lottery tickets

Tickets can be purchased directly at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online Jack Pocket, the official digital lottery delivery company of the USA Today Networkthese US and territories include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Maine, Maine, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app lets you select lottery games and numbers, order, look at tickets, and collect all your winnings using your mobile phone or home computer.

Jack Pocket is the official digital lottery delivery company of the USA Today Network. Gannett may earn revenue from viewer referrals to Jackpocket Services. Must be over 18 in AZ, 21+, and 19+ in NE. It is not affiliated with the state lottery. Gambling issues? Call 1-877-8-Hope-Ny or Text Hopeny (467369) (NY). 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-mylimit (or); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-Gambler (all other). visit jacketpocket.com/tos In perfect conditions.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA Today. Contact him at fernando.cervantes @gannett.com and follow him at x @fern_cerv_.

See Polymarket and Kalshi Odds at the Government. The shutdown is finished

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It’s the first day of partial US government closures, how long will it last? A few days? A few weeks? Only Capitol Hill and the White House can answer that question, but that hasn’t stopped people from placing bets on future events.

Polymarket and Kalshi will open a market during the standoff period, with users expecting a long-term federal closure.

Republicans control both the House and Senate, but need at least seven Democratic votes to pass the spending bill from the Senate.

Democrats are using that leverage to continue and expand the tax credits for around 24 million Americans who purchase insurance through the Affordable Care Act. So far, they have rejected support for government spending bills that do not address the issue. The representative says he is open to considering amending the ACA tax credit, but he only supports a simple suspension bill that will fund the government until November 21st. This law does not include changes to ACA subsidies.

When do government markets think governments will resume?

Polymekit activities suggest that users expect the shutdown to continue until at least mid-October.

The site gives a 35% chance of a shutdown that lasts more than 15 days, resulting in a government shutdown that has extended volumes of over $200,000.

The forecast market gives the same odds for shutdowns that last between about one and two weeks. The market for government reopening between October 6th and October 9th and the market for reopening between October 10th and October 14th both show a 28% chance.

This site has a reopening date between October 3rd and October 5th, with a 1% chance of returning before October 2nd.

When do you think the government will resume calci?

Kalshi’s actions indicate that users think the shutdown is likely to last at least four days, perhaps more than 10 days.

This site has an 89% chance that the shutdown will last “more than four days”, with an 87% chance that it will last “more than five days” and a 54% chance that it will last “more than ten days”. However, the chances of a shutdown that lasts for more than 15 days are 33% immersed.

A short-term closure appears to be certain for Kalshi users, with shutdown periods shorter than 3 days and better odds above 90%.

What is the forecast market?

Forecast markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi offer “event contracts” that allow you to trade with the outcome of a variety of events, including politics, sports, and natural disasters. Each contract has a YES-OR-NO option that pays the winner a dollar.

According to Brian Flaherty of the Alts.co newsletter, the contracts are traded in a similar market to commodity futures.

“In sportsbooks and casinos, we bet directly on the platform,” writes Flaherty. “But event contracts are a type of peer-to-peer betting that deals directly with other bettors.”

Flaherty warns that contract prices “almost reflect collective beliefs” but not true probability.

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan revealed in a September 3 social media post that the company received a “green light” from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to resume its US operations. The measure follows previous 2022 charges to provide illegal event-based options, as reported on the streets.

The pseudo-gambling format was distorted in the “conflict of interest” episode of “South Park.” Jeff Edelstein, a columnist for the game’s gambling news outlet, said the episode “cuts at the heart of an ongoing debate about where we draw the lines.”

“Should you be able to bet on war? Natural disasters? Personal tragedy? These are no more abstract questions,” he wrote.

Contribution: Joey Garrison – USA TODAY;Reuters

Stylish, smooth and surprisingly affordable

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Strong Points

  1. Amazing design
  2. Solid Range
  3. Prices like gas-grown competitors

Cons

  1. It’s not that exciting to drive
  2. Not fast
  3. Get on the company side

scan 2025 Cadillac OptiqThe dimensions, elegant and modern interior, performance specifications, and its price tag, and you leave thinking, “Wow, this is just a compact, luxurious SUV.” There are no disclaimers and no other descriptors are required. Of course, it must be clean among weeds of similar sizes and of similar price. Lexus RX, Lincoln Nautilus or Audi Q5 To reach such a conclusion, however, anyone looking for a luxury SUV of the right size thinks that all three of these vehicles are already on their shopping list.

Record the scratch! ER, Skip CD! Or, uh, your connection is unstable and streaming music is not available! Anything. To my surprise, the Cadillac Optiq does not use gas. This is an interesting plot twist. This is because most modern EVs tend to be more balanced than traditionally driven counterparts, and tend to save Tesla’s affordable Model Y and some others. They also tend to balance unnecessarily quickly. And now, with EV tax credits gone, buyers are trying to save a few more dollars while enjoying the convenience of “filling” their cars at home or “filling” their cars away from dirty gas stations.

But the Cadillac Optiq gives future SUV buyers the satisfaction without all the gas they can handle, without higher sticker prices or stupid power. The loaded Optiq Sport 2 model tested here costs $58,915 from the door. This line up along the gas-grown versions of the Lexus RX350 and RX350H hybrids mentioned above. It also brings similar motivations. Its dual electric motor (210 horsepower units in front and 90 horsepower induction motor on the back) adds a totally mediocre 300 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.

Average performance, that’s fine

Is it just as simple? I’m happy with it, but I barely have the 5.5 seconds of 0-60 mph performance I recorded. This is about two seconds faster than the last RX350 and RX350H hybrids we tested, just in front of two versions of the Lincoln Nautilus and the 366 horsepower RX500H F Sport Performance Variants. We haven’t tested Audi’s latest Q5 yet, but its mechanical setup is similar to the outgoing generation. I reached 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The point is that the Optiq is faster than a regular non-sport, compact, luxurious SUV. Tesla Model Y Dual Motor Long Distance60 mph in 3.8 seconds, or as expensive as a similar size All-electric Audi Q6 E-Tron (Not to mention similar prices Smaller Q4 E-Tron).

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From behind the steering wheel, the Tesla-style gut punch acceleration is not noticeable what many people expect from modern EVs. The Cadillac never feels slow, but it’s rather zippy enough for a clear commute. The advantage of its electric propulsion is primarily smooth and quiet. The Optiq simply flows down the road, freeing it from the troublesome gear shifts and noisy trills of the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, common to the internal combustion competition at this price range.

The rest of the driving experience is in line with the Cadillac’s focus on sportiness, with ride quality cleverly tuned for the greatest improvements that make the most of the stiff 2026 Model Y. The direction carves more enthusiastic and smarter lines than the lateral grip of 0.78 g suggests.

What I’m most pleased is the suspension setup being modified. There is no electronically adaptable dampers, air springs, or flashy stuff like the ones that the Q6 E-Tron gets. Instead, it gets the same handling behavior regardless of whether it’s a good old steel spring or a drive mode from a passive (frequency selective) shock.

Brake performance averages, with stops ranging from 60 mph to 124 feet per hour, longer than the 118-foot stop on the Q6 E-Tron, and 120-foot stops and landings on the Model Y of the various Lexus RX models we tested. What stands out here, however, is Optiq’s driver-selectable playback braking mode. Two of these are the strongest, as the electric motor restores the battery’s energy by acting as a generator, allowing one pedal to run to stop the Cadillac by simply taking your foot off the accelerator.

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General Motors is very good at adjusting the stable setup of the EVs across the brand, thanking the central ground 1 pedal mode that allows you to stop the optic without using brake pedals and stop the optic without introducing a slight forward head. Are you grateful again? The driver’s selected 1-pedal mode has an on/off cycle wrapped around the driver’s on/off cycle and has a button ready to adjust on the touchscreen.

Smooth appearance too

Most drivers are even more pleased when touring around town at normal speeds, sitting in traffic jams, or while a maximum DC first charge rate of 150 kW refills the battery (we saw an additional 119 miles range in 30 minutes). The interior is mostly Scandinavian, as if Volvo accidentally dropped a stylist in Warren, Michigan while Optique was being developed.

It has the same 33-inch screen (the far left and the substantial part on the right is touch-sensual), and when you enter the large Lyriq it floats above the dashboard, making it look more impressive in Optiq’s small environment. The top door panels and dashboards of the test model were covered in interesting fabrics rendered from recycled materials, but some of the door handles, air vent controls, and more feel like real metal accents. Given the more accessible price tag on the Optiq than the larger Cadillac EV, it’s all very classy yet appropriately youthful. There is plenty of room throughout, but those sitting in the second row may notice that the floor appears to be a higher touch compared to the seat cushion.

Overall, Optiq is a great place to spend time and looks much more expensive than its sub-$60,000 price tag. It’s fine for that performance to not give a pause or a reason for much excitement. Not all EVs need to have barn acceleration. Optiq’s 302-mile EPA range is even more important, but it’s worth noting that the 75-mph road trip range test only offered 235 miles. In a world where tax incentives for EVs are no longer available, Optiq meets internal combustion athletes head on, offering comparable performance, superior improvements and comfort, and similar increased designs of money.

2025 Cadillac Optiq Sport 2 Specification
Base price $57,090
Tested price $58,915
Vehicle layout Front and rear motors, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door electric SUV
Powertrain F: Permanent Magnet Motor, 210 hp, 238 lb-ft R: Induction motor, 90 hp, 116 lb-ft
Total power 300 hp
Total torque 354 lb-ft
transmission 2 x 1-speed fixed ratio
battery 85.0-kWh NCMA lithium ion
Curb weight (f/r dist) 5,136 pounds (52/48%)
Wheelbase 116.3 inches
Length x Width x Height 189.8 x 75.3 x 64.7 in
tire Continental CrossContact RX TPC 4030 245/50R20 105H XL M+s
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combination 111/94/103 mpg-e
epane 302 miles
70 mph road training range 235 mi
MT Fast Charging Test 72 miles @ 15 minutes, 119 miles @ 30 minutes
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Motor Lead Test Results
0-60 mph 5.5 seconds
Quarter Mile 14.4 seconds @ 95.2 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 124 feet
Lateral acceleration 0.78 g
Figure 8 wrap 27.4 seconds @0.64 g (AVG)

Photo by Brian Vance

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