3 Yrs Since Hamas Attack, Political Ads Push Limits & Halloween Costume Trends - Wednesday, October 07, 2026
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The news to know for Wednesday, October 07, 2026! We'll tell you how faculty and students at Cornell have helped turn a rape case into a much bigger reckoning for the university's leadership. And why student protests are erupting across France. Also, how people around the world are marking three years since the October 7th attack on Israel. Plus, how political campaign ads seem to be pushing into some unusual territory, why Wall Street is hitting new records this week, and which Halloween costumes are in high demand.
Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!
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