Good Morning! On this day in 1900, the first modern auto show was held at Madison Square Garden, attracting 10,000 attendees and more than 66 exhibitors—though only 31 actual vehicles were displayed. (See Photos)
Our election countdown is down to two days! If you’re curious about the latest polling numbers for the presidential race, you can see them here.
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Zelenskyy: Let Us Strike North Koreans
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western nations on Saturday to permit his forces to target the 8,000 North Korean troops inside Russia preparing to attack Ukraine.
“America is watching, Britain is watching, Germany is watching,” Zelenskyy said. “Everyone is just waiting for the North Korean military to start attacking Ukrainians.”
Zelenskyy wants to use Western-made long-range weapons to attack the North Korean troops, but U.S. defense officials have pointed out that Ukraine is already using its own long-range drones to hit targets in Russia.
Detective Convicted in Breonna Taylor Case
Former Kentucky police detective Brett Hankison was convicted late Friday on federal charges that he used excessive force by firing into Breonna Taylor’s home in a botched 2020 drug raid.
Taylor, 26, was fatally shot, but not by Hankison, and he was not charged with her death. The ten shots Hankison fired into Taylor’s glass door and windows did not hit anyone, but some entered a next-door neighbor’s apartment. He was acquitted of violating the neighbor’s civil rights.
Police were seeking evidence in a narcotics investigation that targeted her ex-boyfriend, who lived at a different address.
Taylor’s boyfriend fired a shot toward the front door because he thought intruders were breaking in, U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland has said. Two officers immediately fired 22 shots into the apartment, one of which killed Taylor.
NFL Week Nine Preview
The Detroit Lions are off to a hot 6-1 start, but they’ll surrender first place in the NFC North if they lose to the Green Bay Packers today. The Lions are 3.5-point road favorites at Lambeau Field. (4:25 ET, FOX).
The Denver Broncos currently own the 5th playoff spot in the AFC, one spot ahead of their opponent today, the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix will try to lead the Broncos to their third straight win. (1 ET, CBS)
Speaking of rookie quarterbacks, the Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams will try to shake off last week’s heartbreaking loss to the Commanders and get a win over the Arizona Cardinals. Heading into the game, every NFC North team has a winning record. (3:05 ET, CBS)
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➤ No. 4 Ohio State took down No. 3 Penn State 20-13 on Saturday in a huge Big Ten matchup. Meanwhile, No. 2 Georgia defeated Florida 34-20 in their annual SEC rivalry game. Elsewhere, Army marched to 8-0 on the season after beating Air Force 20-3. (See Scores)
➤ Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot will be benched for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to undisclosed disciplinary reasons. (More)
➤ Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson donated a house to a family in need after making a hole-in-one at the Indonesian Masters in Jakarta. (More)
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will not resolve a question about undated mail ballots despite pressure from both parties to settle the matter before polls close on Election Day. (More)
The FBI warned voters Saturday not to believe two viral videos that allege ballot fraud, one involving Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. (More)
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Democratic Palestinian American who opposes the White House’s Israel policy, will not endorse Harris for president, according to The Detroit News. (More)
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➤ TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to ensure the long-term viability of its casual dining brand after closing many branches this year. (More)
➤Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash pile reached a record $325.2 billion in the third quarter, as Warren Buffett continued to avoid significant acquisitions while trimming some of his major equity stakes. (More)
➤ Survey: More than half of American millionaires are more likely to move out of the country after Tuesday’s elections, no matter who wins. (More)
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Ladies and gentlemen, our most-read stories of the week. Enjoy!
➤ Samsonite dropped a suitcase from the edge of outer space to see if it would survive. (See Video)
➤ Here’s a map showing America’s per capita beer consumption by state. Surprise: New Hampshire is No. 1. (See Map)
➤ Why was ancient Roman concrete able to last for thousands of years? Scientists think they’ve found the answer. (See Details)
➤ NeighborBlog has compiled a list of the 25 Most Neighborly Cities in America. Check to see if your town’s on it. (See List)
➤ Drone footage shows Massachusetts farmers flooding their vivid red cranberry bogs to separate the berries from the vine for harvest. (See Video)
➤ How much are your vintage power tools worth, and which brands are most valuable? Here’s a guide. (More)
➤ Arcade, an artificial intelligence creative platform, will let you use AI to design your own jewelry. (See Photo)
➤ This winter’s forecast calls for a warmer and drier South and a wetter North, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (See Details)
➤ The James Webb Space Telescope released a dramatic photo of a satellite galaxy roughly 200,000 light years from Earth. (See Photo)
— Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners, which advises the wealthy on international migration, reporting that the number of Americans planning to move abroad is up 30% from last year.
Zelenskyy: Let Us Strike North Koreans
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will not resolve a question about undated mail ballots despite pressure from both parties to settle the matter before polls close on Election Day. (
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