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Obama focuses his campaign outreach on young Black men. Sean “Diddy” Combs faces more allegations of sexual assault. And the World Series is set for another New York-Los Angeles rivalry.Here’s what to know today.Jeff Swensen / Getty ImagesWill Obama’s outreach to young Black men help Harris?Former President Barack Obama has been on the campaign trail for Kamala Harris, aiming to shore up her support among young Black men.It’s not certain, though, that his target audience is listening.Democrats have been unnerved by recent polls that show Harris’ numbers sagging among Black voters, particularly young men. One of Obama’s tasks leading up…

A United Nations’ UNIFIL peacekeeping mission spokesperson said today that the 10,000-strong force would remain in Lebanon despite several direct attacks, some of which he described as deliberate, by the Israeli military in recent days.“We need to stay, they asked us to move,” UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said by video link from Beirut. He added that morale among peacekeepers, several of whom have been injured by the attacks, remained high. Asked about the possible use of self-defense against Israel, Tenenti said it could be used but it was important to deconflict tensions. “The devastation and destruction of many villages along…

HAVANA — The electricity went out Friday in Cuba, affecting the entire island’s population of 10 million after one of its main power plants failed, according to Cuba’s energy ministry.On Friday evening, authorities announced power had been restored to about 20,000 residents of the capital, Havana, which has a population of 2 million.Power outages have been chronic in Cuba for years and have worsened in recent months. But the situation was so critical in the past three days that the government took measures to keep the lights on.On Thursday night, it announced schools would close and most state workers would…

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar opens a window of opportunity for Israel to end the war in Gaza. The Texas Supreme Court halted the execution of an inmate in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. And the actor playing Rob Gronkowski in a new show is also his stunt double and longtime friend.Here’s what to know today.Hamas leader’s death is a win for Israel and a test for NetanyahuThe death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is a major symbolic and military victory for Israel and opens a rare window of opportunity for a turning point in the war between…

The Israeli military said Thursday it is “checking the possibility” that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, accused of being the architect of the Oct. 7 terror attack, was among three militants killed in Gaza during its operations in the enclave. Sinwar was declared Hamas’ new political head in August following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. If Sinwar is indeed dead, his killing would be a major coup for Israel and its war in the Gaza Strip.In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency, or Shin Bet, said at least three militants were killed in a building during…

Florida communities grapple with destruction after Hurricane Milton. One person died and 23 were rescued after an elevator malfunction inside a tourist mine. And Barack Obama talks about “real strength” at a rally for Kamala Harris.Here’s what to know today.Florida embarks on road to recovery after MiltonAt least 16 people have been confirmed dead in Florida after tornadoes touched down and Hurricane Milton slammed into the state this week, leaving a trail of damage and devastation. Millions of customers are still without electricity.Rescue efforts were underway in several parts of the state, including Clearwater, where first responders saved 500 people…

Conveying all of that in a few hours was daunting for Morris, but he said he heard Garrett Morris saw the movie and was pleased with it. “It was a lot of pressure,” he said. “For Garrett, going through this particular day, he was a fish out of water. We’re 90 minutes from showtime and he doesn’t even know what his place is on the show.”Morris said he was inspired to pull from his own experience, which he found similar to that of the man he was playing. “People sometimes would identify you as, ‘Oh, yeah, the Black dude,’” he said…

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a closely divided campaign for white women. Middle-class homeownership is becoming more difficult. And what you may have missed in Week 6 of the NFL. Here’s what to know today. Trump, Harris and the battle for white womenGetty Images; APWhite women helped Trump win in 2020. But, a new issue and a new opponent this time around might sway them. Dr. Theresa Wheeling had always been a registered Republican and voted for Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential election. After the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Wheeling changed her party affiliation and…

Coverage for this live blog has ended. Follow the latest here.Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, intensifying “explosively,” as its wind speeds grew by roughly 90 mph in about 25 hours. “Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida,” National Hurricane forecasters wrote in a Monday evening forecast. Forecasters said the winds at the center of the hurricane could weaken before it makes landfall overnight on Wednesday, but that the storm will grow much larger, putting much of the Florida peninsula in harms’ way. Forecasters were expecting heavy rainfall…

Hurricane Milton makes its way toward Florida. Harris and Trump set their sights on Arizona voters. And some women say they feel safer using robotaxis.Here’s what to know today.Hurricane Milton plows toward FloridaFlorida is, once again, bracing for a direct hit as Hurricane Milton approaches the state and the window to evacuate closes. The storm is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning, sometime between 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., according to an NBC News forecast. The storm was a Category 5 strength but was downgraded to Category 4 Wednesday morning. The National Hurricane Center warned that Milton “has the…