Good morning! Here are today’s top headlines: In his first public sermon in five years, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared the October 7th attack which killed over 1,200 Israelis to be legitimate, according to multiple reports. Shifting to US politics, Melania Trump's staunch defense of a woman's right to an abortion in her upcoming memoir could harm—or even help—her husband, Donald Trump, ahead of the November election, experts told Newsweek. In labor news, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has reached a deal to suspend its strike until January, according to a joint statement released on Thursday. Meanwhile, new polling indicates that high numbers of Latina and Asian American women have not decided who they are going to vote for in the 2024 election. Finally, in international news, Vladimir Putin's ambiguous signaling about his atomic intentions so far in the Ukraine war took a more formal turn when he announced a loosening of Russia's nuclear doctrine. |
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| Sonal Nain is a Newsletter Producer at Newsweek. She is based in London, UK and writes for the morning flagship newsletter, The Bulletin. Sonal joined Newsweek in February 2024. Prior to that, she worked as a reporter and sub-editor, with her work featured in The Times, Time Out, Eastlondonlines, and other international outlets. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London. You can reach Sonal at s.nain@newsweek.com or on Twitter @SonalNain4. Languages: English, Hindi |
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- Liz Cheney's message: Republican former Congresswoman Liz Cheney blasted the "depravity" of former President Donald Trump and cited evidence from special counsel Jack Smith while campaigning with Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday. Here's what else she said.
- Kamala's offer for Helene's victims: Donald Trump Jr. was one of multiple high-profile Republicans who criticized Kamala Harris following her visit to see Hurricane Helene's damage in Georgia Wednesday, claiming she only offered those affected $750. Here's the truth.
- Student loan update: Around 27.6 million student loan borrowers could benefit as a federal judge ruled to remove Georgia from the lawsuit against President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness plan. Here's what you need to know.
- Virus outbreak in Rwanda: The Marburg Virus, which can have an 88 percent fatality rate, has now killed 11 people in Rwanda as the East African country continues to investigate the source of the outbreak. Find out how this deadly virus is spreading.
- Tax filing boost: The Internal Revenue Service has added 12 states to its Direct File program and expanded eligibility for more types of taxpayers. Check if you're eligible.
- In the ongoing war in Ukraine, a Russian glide bomb struck a five-story apartment block in Kharkiv on Thursday, injuring at least 12 people, including a 3-year-old girl, Ukrainian officials said.
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What happens next? Khamenei stated that Iran would "not delay nor rush to respond to Israel" as tensions continue to rise following Tehran's recent missile strike. His comments appeared to address potential Israeli retaliation after the ballistic missile salvo launched earlier this week. |
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The rundown: The revelation of Melania Trump's staunch defense of a woman's right to an abortion in her upcoming memoir could harm—or even help—her husband, former President Donald Trump, ahead of November's presidential election, experts told Newsweek. Find out how Melania Trump's memoir might impact the former president. Why it matters: The former first lady has seldom aired her political views in public and has been noticeably absent from the campaign trail as her husband seeks to return for a second term in the White House. However, the revelation that Melania's views on abortion appear to differ significantly from her husband's comes just weeks before the November 5 election. Meanwhile, abortion remains a top issue, with a survey last month by the Pew Research Center finding that half of Americans say that abortion is very important to their vote, including more than a third of Republicans. Read more in-depth coverage:
Trump's Shifting Views on Abortion After Melania Comes Out as Pro-Choice |
What happens next? This week, Trump said he would veto a national abortion ban for the first time after repeatedly declining to do so during a debate against Harris last month. Craig Agranoff, a professor of political marketing at Florida Atlantic University, told Newsweek, the timing of the memoir "adds a layer of unpredictability," adding that it could "provide ammunition for Trump's opponents, who could use Melania's stance to question his authenticity or consistency on this issue. |
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The rundown: The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has reached a tentative deal to suspend its strike until January, according to a joint statement released on Thursday. Here's what the tentative agreement entails. Why it matters: More than 45,000 dockworkers represented by the ILA went on strike Tuesday morning over demands for higher wages and job security measures, halting activity at 36 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. The economic impact of the strike was felt most acutely in industries that rely heavily on the import and export of goods through the affected ports. The temporary deal, which includes a 62% wage increase over six years, provides a respite to businesses and communities dependent on these ports, as the strike had already caused significant disruptions to supply chains. The extension of the Master Contract is expected to give both parties more time to negotiate terms without further disruption to port operations. Read more in-depth coverage:
Port Strike Leader Harold Daggett Rails Against 'Smear Campaign' |
What happens next? The statement by the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd., which represents the shippers and ports, said in part that they "have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues.” All workers are expected to return to work today, four days after beginning their strike. |
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The rundown: High numbers of Latina and Asian American women have not decided who they will vote for in the 2024 election, according to new polling. Why it matters: A survey conducted by She the People, in partnership with 2040 Strategy Group, shows that 11 percent of Latina women and 23 percent of Asian American women remain undecided—groups Harris needs to secure victory in November. Both groups traditionally break for the Democrats, with 52 percent of Latina women and 46 percent of Asian women polled indicating that they will vote for the vice president in November. However, recent presidential elections have seen a trend toward Republican candidates among Hispanic and Asian voters. Read more in-depth coverage:
Kamala Harris Gets Potentially Worrying Sign from NAACP Poll |
What happens next? Carrie Baker, professor of women, gender and sexuality at Smith College in Massachusetts, said "I think Harris should focus on the issues women of color care about (affordable housing, fair wage jobs, reproductive rights, etc.) and maintain her positive and energetic campaign.” |
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The rundown: Vladimir Putin's ambiguous signaling about his atomic intentions so far in the Ukraine war took a more formal turn when he announced a loosening of Russia's nuclear doctrine. Find out what this means for global security. Why it matters: Putin did not mention Ukraine by name, but his message that a strike from a non-nuclear state, backed by a nuclear-armed one may be deemed a "joint attack" was seen as a threat to use nuclear weapons and stoked the debate that the Kremlin likely sought. New NATO chief Mark Rutte called the rhetoric Putin expressed at Russia's Security Council on September 25 "reckless and irresponsible" while playing down any threat that the Doomsday Clock was any closer to midnight. Russia's nuclear doctrine says that atomic weapons could be used in the case of first strikes or attacks that represent an existential threat to Russia, although such a threat is not clearly defined. Read more in-depth coverage:
Russia Issues New Nuclear Warning to US at UN: 'Suicide Venture' |
What happens next? Putin's approach to the war will likely be shaped by the mood music coming from Washington following the United States presidential election. He also met former President Donald Trump, who has said that the U.S. needs to get out of the war and has criticized Zelensky for failing to reach a ceasefire with Russia. Meanwhile, Putin said last week that Russia would consider using nuclear weapons if it detected the start of a massive launch of missiles, aircraft and drones into its territory, which was a "critical threat" to its sovereignty. |
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At a time when workers across the United States continue to redefine what they expect from their jobs, the companies on Newsweek's annual list of the Most Loved Workplaces® in America are setting the standard for what a fulfilling workplace looks like.While employee engagement has seen a slight increase in 2024, there's still work to do. And companies like Jack Henry, Parkview Health and others are listening. From career pathway initiatives to flexible work schedules to community activities, these organizations foster environments where their employees can truly thrive. Newsweek once again partnered with the Best Practice Institute to analyze data from the Love of Workplace Index™, which surveys employees on collaboration, innovation, leadership trust, workplace belonging and everything in between. Here's the list. |
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