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Oct 12, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky proposes halting refinery strikes if Russia stops targeting energy sites, while Houthi rebels attack Riyadh airport, suspending operations. The Nobel Prize in Economics goes to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for their research on economic decision-making. Additionally, Hurricane Isaias cleanup faces record heat, Native American leaders oppose proposed census changes, and a judge orders the cancellation of taxpayer-funded Trump campaign ads.

Topics discussed

Ukraine-Russia energy truce and drone strikes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Hall and Woodford Hurricane cleanup and heat warnings in the Southeast Tribal concerns over proposed 2030 Census changes Judge orders cancellation of taxpayer-funded Trump ads
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