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This podcast episode covers a variety of news stories, starting with an advertisement for Anthropic, an AI company. The episode then moves on to discuss Hurricane Milton, which has rapidly intensified in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall on Florida's western coast on Wednesday. The podcast also covers former President Donald Trump's campaign rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, where he made false claims about election fraud and expressed support for the man who shot at him during a rally. The episode then shifts to the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza, highlighting the thousands of people fleeing Lebanon to Syria due to ongoing Israeli bombing. Despite the ongoing civil war in Syria, many are seeking refuge there. The podcast also reports on the Nobel Prize in Medicine being awarded to Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruffkin for their discovery of micro-RNA, which plays a crucial role in regulating genes. The episode concludes with news about the voter registration deadline in 10 states, urging registered voters to check their registration status before the deadline. Finally, the podcast reports on Pope Francis' appointment of 21 new cardinals to the Roman Catholic Church's College of Cardinals, which will eventually choose his successor. The new members will be formally installed on December 8th.

Outlines

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News Headlines

This episode covers a variety of news stories, including Hurricane Milton's intensification, Trump's campaign rallies, the Nobel Prize in Medicine, and the appointment of new cardinals.

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Hurricane Milton Strengthens

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified in the Gulf of Mexico, reaching Category 3 strength with sustained winds of 120 mph. It is expected to make landfall on Florida's western coast on Wednesday.

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Trump Campaigns in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, urging supporters to vote in the upcoming election. He also made false claims about election fraud and expressed support for the man who shot at him during a rally.

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One Year Since Gaza War, Thousands Flee Lebanon to Syria

It has been one year since the war in Gaza began, and thousands of people are fleeing Lebanon to Syria due to ongoing Israeli bombing. Many are seeking refuge in Syria despite the ongoing civil war.

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Q&A

• What is the current status of Hurricane Milton?

  Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified in the Gulf of Mexico, reaching Category 3 strength with sustained winds of 120 mph. It is expected to make landfall on Florida's western coast on Wednesday.

• What is micro-RNA and why is it important?

  Micro-RNA is a small molecule that plays a crucial role in regulating genes. It was discovered by Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruffkin, who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work.

• What is the deadline for voter registration in the upcoming general election?

  The deadline for voter registration varies by state, but today is the last day to register in 10 states. Election officials are urging registered voters to check their registration status before the deadline.

• What is the College of Cardinals and what is its role?

  The College of Cardinals is a group of cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church who are responsible for electing the Pope. Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals to the College, which will eventually choose his successor.

• What did Donald Trump say during his campaign rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania?

  Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, urging supporters to vote in the upcoming election. He also made false claims about election fraud and expressed support for the man who shot at him during a rally.

• What is the situation in Lebanon and Syria related to the Gaza War?

  Thousands of people are fleeing Lebanon to Syria due to ongoing Israeli bombing in the aftermath of the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza. Many are seeking refuge in Syria despite the ongoing civil war.

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