While You Were Out: Daily News Catch-Up

A judge dismissed President Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal with prejudice, Iran's leader warned of a response with no geographic limits as a Hormuz proposal was discussed, D.C. and Virginia sued over the planned arch, G20 foreign ministers ended talks without consensus, and daylight saving time ends tonight. 📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcast Sources for every story: Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal with prejudice: AP via KPRC Click2Houston: Trump lawsuit against WSJ dismissed with prejudice, Reuters via Investing.com: Judge ends Trump's attempts to sue Wall Street Journal Iran's leader warns of response with "no geographic limits" as Hormuz proposal is discussed: AP via CP24: Iran's leader says response to attack would have no 'geographic limits', Iran International: 'No geographic limits': Tehran projects readiness for all-out war, PBS NewsHour (AP): G20 talks note the Iran war has contributed to higher fuel prices D.C. and Virginia sue to block President Trump's planned arch: CBS News (AP): Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, UPI via Yahoo News: D.C., Virginia file suit to block Trump's arch project G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus: PBS NewsHour (AP): G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus, AFP via Yahoo News: Rubio flags challenges in finding consensus as G20 talks wrap Daylight saving time ends early Sunday, on Halloween night: Gray News via Dakota News Now: Extra hour on Halloween night as daylight saving time ends, NBC New York: Halloween and daylight saving time align in 2026 Full briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-10-31-pm/?ref=podcast Narrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

More than 43 million Americans have voted early; a federal judge bars the Justice Department from threatening election officials; the first joint evacuation of Ukraine's war in Oleshky; France braces for Halloween protests; and the FDA warns parents about Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels bars. 📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcast Sources for every story: More than 43 million Americans have voted early: AP via Killeen Daily Herald: Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds, Al Jazeera: US midterms, 3 days to go, as early voting surges, BBC via Yahoo News: More than 43 million ballots cast so far Judge bars Justice Department from threatening to prosecute election officials: Reuters via Yahoo News: Judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officials, Fox News: Federal judge blocks Trump admin from threatening election workers Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky under a local ceasefire: Reuters via West Hawaii Today: Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kyiv Independent: Oleshky evacuation begins France deploys about 70,000 police for Halloween protests: Euronews: France to deploy 70,000 security personnel for Halloween protests, Al Jazeera and AFP: Germany and France brace for protests on Halloween weekend FDA warns parents not to serve Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels toddler bars: FDA: Advisory on Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels bars, Food Safety News: FDA warning after reports of choking, Business Wire release via SustainabilityHQ: Once Upon a Farm announces recall Full briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-10-31-am/?ref=podcast Narrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Intel shares fell 29% as a tech sell-off hit the Nasdaq, Exxon and Chevron reported soaring profits, a nationwide strike filled Italy's streets, Minnesota set a midterm early-voting record, and Pope Leo XIV voted by mail. 📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcast Sources for every story: Tech sell-off hits Wall Street; Intel shares plunge 29%: Reuters via KFGO: October ends with a thud for Intel, Reddit, AI stalwarts, TheStreet: Stock Market Today, Oct. 30, 2026, Calcalist: Intel shares plunge as Israel factory blast compounds weak outlook Exxon and Chevron profits soar as fuel prices stay high: Scripps News via WTVR: Big oil's profits soar as Iran War keeps drivers paying more, CNN Wire via Westfair: U.S. and world news for Oct. 30 (Big Oil profits) Nationwide strike brings tens of thousands to Italy's streets: Reuters via ThePrint: Mass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strike, NBC News via Yahoo: Italy's PM deploys troops as nation faces widespread strikes, CNN Wire via Westfair: Anti-government protests in Italy Minnesota sets a midterm early-voting record: MPR News: Minnesota sees massive early voting heading toward Election Day, Minnesota Star Tribune via Spokesman-Review: Minnesota sets early voting record Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in the U.S. midterms: Chicago Sun-Times: Vatican confirms Pope Leo voted in midterm election, America Magazine: Vatican confirms Pope Leo voted by mail, CNN Wire via Westfair: Pope Leo XIV votes in US midterms Full briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-10-30-pm/?ref=podcast Narrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Binance says a hack hit about $6.3 billion in crypto, President Trump trades weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa for phone rallies, Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil sites and airports as oil rises, South Korean stocks slide on AI worries, and the Packers beat the Panthers. 📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcast Sources for every story: Binance says hack hit about $6.3 billion in crypto, a record: Reuters via Yahoo Finance: Binance says $2.54 billion in assets frozen as it probes security incident, ABC News (Australia): Billions stolen as Binance targeted in largest cryptocurrency hack in history, Yahoo Finance: Binance targeted in $6.3 billion crypto heist, the largest ever Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, switches to phone rallies: AP via CBS News Minnesota: Trump cancels Iowa rally in favor of "72-hour sprint" of telerallies, Al Jazeera: Trump cancels Iowa, Kansas midterm events, opts for 'tele-rallies' Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil sites and airports; oil rises: Al Jazeera: Houthi forces claim six attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities, Reuters via Investing.com: Oil rises on supply concerns as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, Arab News: 1 injured in Riyadh after Saudi air defenses shoot down Houthi missiles South Korea's KOSPI falls 3.5% as AI worries hit chip stocks: The Korea Times: KOSPI falls 3.48% as US tech earnings fuel AI investment concerns, Seoul Economic Daily: KOSPI plunges 3.5% on 'Alphabet shock', Forbes: Amazon falls short of overall revenue prediction despite AWS growth Packers beat Panthers 27-19 on Thursday Night Football: USA Today Sports via Yahoo Sports: Packers vs. Panthers takeaways, Sky Sports: Panthers 19-27 Packers, Jordan Love throws three touchdown passes Full briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-10-30-am/?ref=podcast Narrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Alphabet shares post their worst day since 2004, Iran says three tankers hit mines near Hormuz, Israel's vote count leaves both blocs short, a judge names a special master in the California ballot fight, and Intel slides after hours. 📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcast Sources for every story: Alphabet has its worst stock day since going public in 2004: Yahoo Finance: Stock market today, Oct. 29, StockTitan (citing CNBC): Nasdaq falls as Alphabet drops Iran says three oil tankers hit mines near the Strait of Hormuz: Reuters via A News: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say three oil tankers hit mines, AFP via Arab News: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say three oil tankers hit mines, National Security Journal: Iran hasn't named a single ship Israel's election count points to a deadlock: Fox News: Netanyahu's coalition falls short as Arab parties surge, Times of Israel: Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot's 48 Judge names special master in fight over California ballots: AP via WKMG: Judge taps special master to evaluate DOJ's claims, Law&Crime via Yahoo News: Judge skeptical of 'likely noncitizen' claims, will appoint special master Intel shares slide after a weak sales forecast: Yahoo Finance: Stock market today, Oct. 29, StockTitan: Amazon and Intel slide after hours Full briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-10-29-pm/?ref=podcast Narrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.