The Qantas crew’s selection of the racy drama “Daddio” was a surprise to many, and to the airline, which apologized. Source
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Only suspect in Maddie McCann case acquitted of unrelated rape charges
A court in Germany has acquitted Christian Brueckner, the only suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, on unrelated rape and sexual abuse charges. Source
5 climbers fall to their deaths on the world’s 7th-highest peak
No decision has been made about bringing the bodies down from the mountain, which would require extensive manpower and equipment. Source
Washington’s princess: How Alice Roosevelt captivated America
On “60 Minutes: A Second Look,” hear what it was about former first daughter Alice Roosevelt that captivated America. Source
Biden to announce $2.6B in funding to replace all lead pipes throughout the U.S.
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes. Source
How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children’s physical and mental health issues, advocates say. Source
Data helps map destruction in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began
Limited access to Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war started makes it hard to analyze the destruction, but satellite data paints a grim picture. Source
CIA director warns “misjudgments” could further escalate Middle East conflict
CIA Director William Burns warned Monday of the potential for simmering clashes in the Middle East to spread across the region. Source
10/7/2024: The 2024 Presidential Ticket; Belief in the Ballot
First, Kamala Harris: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview. And, Scott Pelley speaks with the Arizona Republican election officials working to restore confidence in the 2024 results Source
Why Hurricane Milton’s storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast. Source