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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 / Finely crafted by Lily Herman
Good morning, folks. The Orionids meteor shower peaks this weekend, with the best views coming on Saturday and Sunday after midnight. Here’s how to watch it.
Now, onto the news.
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 | News To Know |  | (Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images) | - The U.N. secretary-general is in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula today pushing for Gaza residents to receive aid through the Rafah crossing. The news comes after President Biden’s address last night, where he told Americans it is vital for U.S. national security to back military resources for Israel and Ukraine amid conflicts with Hamas and Russia. (Yahoo News)
- Rep. Jim Jordan is expected to call a third vote for House speaker today, despite no new support. What comes next? Frustrated Republicans believe the House could remain closed for the foreseeable future. (AP)
- NOAA released its winter 2023-2024 weather projections yesterday. Due to a powerful El Niño, it’s predicting a mild, dry winter for the northern U.S. and a wetter-than-average few months for the southeastern U.S. (CBS News)
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 | Entertainment Spotlight |  | (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for RS) | - Hackney Diamonds, the Rolling Stones’ first album of original music in 18 years, is out today. It features numerous heavy hitters, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga and Don Was. (Yahoo Entertainment)
- Martin Scorsese’s new film Killers of the Flower Moon arrives in theaters today. It follows a series of grisly murders in the Osage Nation in Oklahoma after oil was discovered on the tribe’s land in the 1920s. (Yahoo Entertainment)
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| Slice of Life |  | (Getty Creative) | - What should parents consider before getting a child a phone for the first time? Experts have several tips, including deciding screen time limits beforehand. (TODAY)
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 | Sports. Sports. Sports. |  | (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | - It’s a big MLB playoffs day: In the ALCS, the Astros and the Rangers (2-2) play Game 5 tonight at 5:07 p.m. ET (Fox Sports). For the NLCS, the Phillies are up 2-1 and face the Diamondbacks again tonight at 8:07 p.m. ET (TBS). (Yahoo Sports / Yahoo Sports)
- Week 7 of the NFL promises a big showdown: The Eagles and the Dolphins, both 5-1, kick off at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday (NBC). Here’s a look at this weekend’s other matchups. (USA TODAY)
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 | Finance For You |  | (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images) | - CVS will no longer sell medications that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient. The FDA declared last month that phenylephrine was ineffective when taken orally, bringing many popular cold and cough products into question. (CNN)
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 | Tech Talk |  | (Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images) | - Netflix announced two major monthly price hikes yesterday: Basic plans for grandfathered subscribers will increase from $10 to $12, while premium subscribers will pay $23 per month instead of $20. (Engadget)
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Fantastic Finish | Congrats are in order for Bella, a cat in the U.K. who broke the Guinness World Record for the loudest purr. Hers clocked in at 54.59 decibels, a volume similar to the sound of a kettle boiling. Give it a listen. (People) |
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