He suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, under the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia," the statement reads.

After a film career spanning more than half a century, Stewart reached the pinnacle of his career by playing the leader of Marvel's iconic superhero team, the X-Men—telepath Charles Xavier (Professor X), in several installments of the X-Men.

He also appeared in several installments of another famous film franchise, Star Trek, and in films such as Dune, Lady Jane and Charlie's Angels, among others.

He died at his home in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in New Mexico in 1930, Huerta was one of the leading figures of the U.S. farm labor movement. Together with César Chávez, she founded in 1962 the organization that would later become the United Farm Workers (UFW), where she led strikes and negotiations to improve working conditions for farmworkers, as reported by the Associated Press.

For decades, she also maintained close ties with the Democratic Party and participated in campaigns in support of immigrants' rights, feminism and abortion rights. In her later years, she was a critic of President Donald Trump.

The allegations against César Chávez

In March 2026, Huerta revealed that she had been a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of César Chávez, her longtime union partner, who died in 1993.

According to an investigation by The New York Times, the activist alleged that Chávez sexually assaulted her on two occasions during the 1960s, incidents that resulted in two pregnancies.

The revelations were part of a broader investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against the union leader, including claims from women who said they had been victims when they were minors.

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According to the latest short-term forecast from the Weather Prediction Center (WPC), the main concerns are concentrated in the south and southwest, where a combination of tropical moisture and low-pressure systems will lead to heavy rainfall.

At the same time, a cold front will move from the Mississippi Valley toward parts of the Northeast, while the Northwest will continue to see snow in the higher elevations of the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains.

Texas and New Mexico under threat of flash floods

The highest risk of heavy rain this Thursday is concentrated in parts of western and central Texas, where the WPC has assigned a level 2 out of 4—classified as "light risk"—on its flash flood threat scale.

The agency explained that the arrival of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, combined with the atmospheric energy associated with the remnants of the Tropical Cyclone Vance, will promote the formation of storms and episodes of heavy rain.

New Mexico could also experience significant rainfall, especially in areas near western Texas.

Weather authorities warn that rainfall could accumulate rapidly in certain areas, increasing the risk of flooding on roads, in urban areas, and in vulnerable areas.

The risk forecast covers the period from Thursday morning, October 29, through Friday morning, October 30, according to Eastern Time.

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A cold front will bring rain and thunderstorms to the Northeast

Another notable phenomenon is the advance of a cold front that will bring rain and thunderstorms from the Mississippi Valley toward parts of the Northeast.

The system will continue to move eastward, causing changing conditions in the regions it passes through.

Despite the passage of this weather front, much of the eastern United States will continue to experience unusually warm temperatures for late October, according to NWS forecasts.

The official forecast identifies rain and thunderstorms as the main effects of this system, although their intensity and distribution will vary by region.

Snowfall in the Northwest Mountains

In the northwest of the country, conditions will be different. Meteorologists are forecasting more snowfall in the higher elevations of the Cascade Mountains, mainly in Washington and Oregon, as well as in parts of the northern Rocky Mountains.

Snowfall will continue at high elevations and could cause travel difficulties on some mountain passes.

According to the WPC, the snow line will generally be above 4,000 feet (about 1,220 meters), although it could drop in some areas. The agency anticipates additional snowfall in high-elevation areas of Washington and Montana.

Meanwhile, in lower-elevation areas, precipitation will mainly take the form of rain.

Arizona braces for heavy rain this weekend

The forecast also calls for worsening weather conditions in Arizona beginning Friday, October 30, when storm activity is expected to increase in central and southern parts of the state.

The Weather Forecasting Center issued a for those regions due to the arrival of abundant moisture from the Pacific.

The threat could continue through Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, with the possibility of flash floods and dangerous runoff, particularly in mountainous areas and normally dry terrain.

Meteorologists note that the system could be particularly significant due to the amount of moisture available for this time of year.

Hawaii is facing heavy rain and possible flooding

In Hawaii, the forecast also calls for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday.

According to the WPC, a significant concentration of tropical moisture is contributing to rain events that could reach between one and two inches per hour locally, equivalent to about 25 to 51 millimeters.

The islands of Oahu and Maui are among the areas most likely to experience heavy rainfall, while the heaviest rains between Thursday night and Friday could be concentrated in parts of Maui and the Big Island.

The agency is monitoring the possibility of locally significant flash floods, although it forecasts a gradual decrease in rainfall over the next few days.

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Hurricane Season: No active cyclones in the Atlantic

On the other hand, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported early Thursday morning that there were no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea, or the Gulf of Mexico.

In addition, the agency did not anticipate the formation of new tropical cyclones in that basin over the next seven days.

In the eastern Pacific, the NHC continued to monitor Tropical Depression Vance, located off the western coast of Mexico. In the Wednesday night advisory, the system had maximum sustained winds of approximately 35 miles per hour (55 km/h) and was expected to lose its tropical characteristics within the next 24 hours.

Although Vance was weakening, the moisture associated with the system could contribute to the expected rainfall in Texas and New Mexico.

The trial against both platforms begins Wednesday. In recent years, both have faced a multitude of lawsuits in local, state and federal courts across the country.

The trial will begin with jury selection and the initial hearings, which will take place between Nov. 4 and mid-December.

Mark Zuckerberg and Evan Spiegel, the top executives of Meta Platforms and Snap, respectively, are expected to be called to testify. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri will also testify.

This isn't the first time that Instagram and Snapchat have come under fire for creating addiction among young people.

A New Mexico jury had previously found Meta Platforms liable for damages to minors, resulting in a combined penalty of $942 million.

In August, Zuckerberg's tech giant agreed to pay more than $18 billion in fines, in addition to making changes to Instagram and Facebook for teenagers, as part of a settlement with 52 state attorneys general several days after a trial began in California.

"It is not a clinical addiction. It's problematic use"

Mosseri, who is scheduled to testify in this high-profile trial, stated a few months ago that Instagram does not create addiction among young people, but rather that there is "problematic use" due to the number of hours they spend on its platform.

"It is important to distinguish between clinical addiction and problematic use," Mosseri said. "Protecting minors in the long term is actually good for business and for profits. I think it's important for companies, including ours, to ensure that what we produce is safe."

The new report from HHS's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation examined the United States' record-low overall age-adjusted death rate in 2025 and progress in reducing prescription opioid exposure and expanding treatment.

The report considered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's provisional finding that the overall age-adjusted death rate declined to 689.2 deaths per 100,000 people in 2025. 

“President Trump has attacked the opioid crisis from every direction — rightsizing opioid prescribing, disrupting the fentanyl supply chain, and expanding treatment and recovery,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said in a statement. “Those actions are saving lives and driving opioid deaths to the lowest in nearly a decade. We will keep pressing forward until every American struggling with addiction has a real path to recovery and a chance to rebuild a healthy life.”

A second analysis examined pharmacy dispensing from March 2015 through March 2026, which found opioid prescriptions dispensed fell to 45.3% of their 2015 level and the number of patients receiving prescription opioids through retail pharmacies fell to 49.6% of the baseline.

The reports come as the Trump administration looks to end the opioid epidemic, including by disrupting the global fentanyl supply chain and closing the southern border, which makes it more difficult to smuggle drugs into the United States.

“For families living with addiction, saving a life means another birthday, another holiday together, another chance to come home — that is what President Trump’s commitment to this fight is about,” HHS Senior Advisor and co-chair of the Great American Recovery Kathryn Burgum said. “Through the President’s Great American Recovery, we will keep our focus on the people behind the numbers and the families counting on the Trump Administration to save more American lives.”

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

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The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) issued a warning of a mild risk of severe storms—level 2 on a scale of 5, for parts of the upper Mississippi Valley. It also issued a Level 2 risk on a scale of 4 for excessive rainfall in parts of the Southern Great Plains on Thursday and the Southwest on Friday.

The heaviest rains could cause localized flash flooding, especially in urban areas, on roads, in small streams, canyons, and narrow ravines, as well as in areas previously affected by wildfires.

Heavy rains threaten the Southern Great Plains and the Southwest

Moisture moving in from the Gulf of Mexico will lead to showers and thunderstorms in parts of the Gulf's western coast through Wednesday afternoon.

The arrival of atmospheric energy at high altitudes will also contribute to heavy rain in the Southern Great Plains from Wednesday night through Friday. The Weather Prediction Center has identified Thursday and Friday morning as the period of risk for excessive precipitation in this region.

In the southwest, moisture moving in from the Gulf of California will lead to showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain on Friday. Some precipitation and thunderstorms are also expected in parts of southeastern California.

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Storms will move across the Midwest and the Great Lakes region

A front over the Upper Midwest will bring showers and thunderstorms to parts of the Northern Great Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley on Wednesday afternoon. The system will then move eastward and reach parts of the Upper Great Lakes overnight.

By Thursday morning, the storms will move toward the Middle Mississippi Valley and the Central Great Plains. Additional precipitation is also expected along the front in parts of the Great Lakes region and the Middle Mississippi Valley on Thursday morning.

Rain will spread to parts of the Lower Great Lakes region this afternoon and reach parts of the northeast by Friday morning.

Snow is expected in the northwestern mountains

The NWS forecasts snowfall in the higher elevations of the Cascade Range, the northern Intermountain region, and the Northern Rockies on Wednesday.

The influx of moist air from the Pacific and a trough at high altitudes will bring light rain to parts of the northwest. While lower-elevation areas will see rain, mountainous areas will see snow through Thursday morning.

A new weather front will move northwestward on Friday morning, bringing rain and snow to high-elevation areas of the northwestern Pacific and the northern Intermountain region.

Saint James rose to fame for his roles in the hit series 'McMillan & Wife,' in which she co-starred with Rock Hudson, and 'Kate & Allie,' alongside Jane Curtin. Her career made her one of the most popular actresses on American television during the 1970s and 1980s.

In a statement released by People, her family remembered her as a generous, warm, and dedicated woman to helping others. Her loved ones noted that she devoted time and attention both to her loved ones and to people she had just met.

A career marked by major television successes

Born on August 14, 1946, in Los Angeles as Susan Jane Miller, the actress grew up in Rockford, Illinois. Before settling in Hollywood, she worked as a model and spent some time in France.

Her big break came in 1968 with the series The Name of the Game, in which she played Peggy Maxwell, a research assistant. That role earned her an Emmy Award in 1969, solidifying her career in television.

In 1971, she began starring in 'McMillan & Wife,' an NBC police drama in which she played Sally McMillan, the wife of the San Francisco police commissioner, portrayed by Rock Hudson. Her role in the series earned her additional Emmy nominations.

Years later, in 1984, she returned to television with 'Kate & Allie,' a CBS comedy about two divorced friends who decide to share an apartment in New York while raising their children. The show ran until 1989 and earned her two more Emmy nominations.

She also appeared in films such as 'Love at First Bite' (1979) and How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980). In 2008, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her career.

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A family tragedy that shaped his life

After finishing Kate & Allie, Saint James significantly reduced her television appearances to focus on raising her children and her family life.

In 2004, she suffered a tragedy when her youngest son, Teddy Ebersol, 14, died in a plane crash in Colorado. Also on the plane were her husband, television executive Dick Ebersol, and another of her sons, both of whom survived.

After that loss, the actress became involved in initiatives to support other families who had lost their children.

In addition to his artistic career, Saint James was known for his philanthropic work, particularly with Special Olympics, an organization dedicated to promoting sports and the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

His Family and His Legacy

Saint James had been married since 1981 to Dick Ebersol, whom she met while appearing as a host on Saturday Night Live. The actress is survived by her husband, four children, seven grandchildren, and a sister.

According to People, the singer had celebrated her 80th birthday in August, surrounded by family and friends.

Her passing marks the end of the career of a figure who helped transform the portrayal of women on American television.

According to Southcom, the target was "a speedboat operating along established drug-trafficking routes". The command stated that "confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in drug trafficking" and released a video showing the stationary vessel exploding after being struck by a projectile.

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"My heart is broken as I share that my beloved husband, Alan, passed away on October 23, 2026. While I am struggling to imagine life without him," wrote Michele, who expressed her gratitude for having shared a relationship with him that she described as the "love of a lifetime."

Although the cause of death was not disclosed, his wife noted that the actor had faced numerous health issues over the years, but continued to face them with determination, humor, and gratitude.

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In his autobiography Lights, Camera, Cancer!, published in 2023, Dysert revealed that he had been diagnosed with a "rare, aggressive, and incurable cancer." According to the book's synopsis, the actor had undergone four major surgeries related to the disease, suffered a recurrence, and received multiple rounds of chemotherapy, in addition to having 29 CT scans up to that point.

The investigation, initially reported by the New York Post, identifies particularly controversial practices in the Bronx and Queens district attorney's offices, led by Democrats Darcel Clark and Melinda Katz.

According to Republican lawmakers, these offices allowed immigration consequences to be taken into account when negotiating plea agreements, even in certain cases involving serious crimes. The report argues that these practices gave foreign defendants preferential treatment over U.S. citizens in comparable situations.

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Instructions for modifying charges and avoiding deportation

One of the main findings pertains to the Bronx District Attorney's Office.

According to training documents from 2019 and 2023 obtained by Congress, prosecutors were instructed to negotiate alternative charges that would not automatically trigger immigration consequences.

The recommendations included avoiding certain references in conviction records:

• Weapons offenses: seek plea agreements that did not specify the presence of a firearm.
• Domestic violence: avoid having the family or romantic relationship between the defendant and the victim listed as an element of the conviction.
• Sexual offenses against minors: consider alternative charges that did not include the victim's age as an element of the crime.

The documents also considered the possibility of negotiating guilty pleas for offenses deemed legally impossible, which, according to the committee's analysis, could prevent certain immigration consequences.

The report questions these guidelines, arguing that the priority of preventing deportations may compromise the transparency of criminal records and the enforcement of immigration laws.

Queens had a specialist to review immigration consequences

The investigation also examines the practices of the Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz.

According to documents from her own office cited by the committee, the district attorney's office employed an immigration specialist to advise prosecutors on plea agreements that would avoid immigration consequences deemed disproportionate.

In 2020 alone, that specialist was involved in 21 cases in which sentences were reduced or overturned. In addition, the district attorney's office recommended that then-Governor Andrew Cuomo grant pardons in six other cases to prevent deportations.

The committee also obtained an email in which a Queens prosecutor described a plea agreement as "immigration-safe," even though the defendant had admitted to several crimes and served time in prison.

These actions do not necessarily mean that all beneficiaries were undocumented immigrants. The immigration consequences of a conviction can also affect foreign nationals with legal residency.

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The New York Police Department failed to respond to nearly 10,000 requests from ICE

The report also addresses the lack of cooperation between local authorities and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

According to data presented by the Judiciary Committee, the New York Police Department received 9,645 immigration detention requests during the period from July 2025 to June 2026, but did not comply with any of them.

These requests allow ICE to ask local authorities to notify them of the impending release of a person subject to deportation or to temporarily hold that person in custody to facilitate their transfer to federal authorities.

The committee attributes the lack of cooperation to sanctuary city policies, which limit local authorities' participation in the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

According to the investigation, between July 2018 and June 2026, the New York Police Department received 20,255 such requests but did not comply with any of them.

An investigation that reopens the debate on sanctuary cities

The Judiciary Committee, chaired by Republican Jim Jordan, began requesting information in May 2026 and subsequently asked district attorneys' offices for additional documentation.

The investigation also examined practices in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, where prosecutors have considered the immigration consequences of certain convictions or promoted alternative agreements.

The Queens district attorney had previously argued that decisions regarding state criminal prosecutions fall under the jurisdiction of local authorities and not the federal Congress.

According to the New York Post, the Bronx and Queens district attorney's offices did not respond to requests for comment on the findings published on October 26.

The report once again places New York's sanctuary policies at the center of the clash between Republicans and the city's Democratic officials, particularly regarding the extent to which local prosecutors should consider immigration consequences when negotiating a criminal sentence.

Employees on selected teams in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom at the vice president level or below will be eligible, according to a Microsoft spokesperson. Certain employee groups, including those working in data centers, sales and marketing, are excluded.

"The Voluntary Exit Offer reflects an important part of how we’re evolving our approach to change: creating greater flexibility and, where possible, more ways for employees to shape their next chapter," said Amy Coleman, executive vice president and chief people officer, in a memo to employees.

This is the second voluntary exit offer Microsoft has made to its employees this year.

In April, the company reportedly offered about 7% of its U.S. workforce the option to take early retirement. Approximately 30% of those eligible accepted the voluntary retirement plan, according to CNBC.

Microsoft had 223,000 employees worldwide at the end of June, down from 228,000 at the end of 2025, according to regulatory filings.

About 27% of Microsoft's workforce is eligible for this new voluntary exit offer.

The company plans to report its quarterly results later this week.

In May 2025, the singer, the former partner of singer Rihanna, was arrested in Manchester after being accused of causing "grievous bodily harm" to Diaw. At that time, was released on bail.

On Monday, the investigating judge in the case, Tony Baumgartner, ruled that "neither a fine nor community service could reflect the seriousness of the repeated acts of violence" committed by Brown.

"Violence of this kind in a crowded nightclub is serious," the judge emphasized.

The eight-month prison sentence has been suspended pending the rapper's appeal, which must be accepted by a British appeals court.

The incidents for which Brown was found guilty occurred on Feb. 19, 2023, at the Tape club in London. The venue's security cameras recorded the moment when the rapper assaulted Diaw with a bottle of tequila, striking him four times in the head and once on the shoulder. The music producer suffered several cuts and injuries.

During the trial, Brown pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause serious bodily injury to Diaw.

The rapper has been involved in other legal controversies. He was found guilty of assaulting Rihanna, who was his girlfriend at the time, prior to the 2009 Grammy Awards. In 2012, he was involved in an altercation at a nightclub with Canadian rapper Drake, during which French basketball star Tony Parker was injured. A few years later, he pleaded guilty to assaulting a fan in Washington in 2014.

In July, Brown was found liable by a Los Angeles jury in a civil lawsuit stemming from the attack by one of his dogs on his then-housekeeper María Ávila, which occurred in December 2020 at his residence in Tarzana, Calif. As a result, Brown and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, must pay $12.9 million in damages for negligence.

According to the updated forecast from the Weather Prediction Center (WPC), published at 3:32 a.m. on October 26, an upper-level trough over the northwestern Pacific will drive a front toward the northern and central Great Plains. The system will bring rain, snow in mountainous areas, and deteriorating weather conditions between Monday and Wednesday.

First snowfall and rain in the north

Snowfall will initially be concentrated in the high elevations of the Cascade Range, the northern Rocky Mountains, and other mountainous regions of the Northwest. Wet snow is also expected wet snow in parts of the Northern Great Plains, with precipitation that could continue through Tuesday night.

The system will be accompanied by rain that will move toward the upper Mississippi Valley over the next few days, which could complicate travel in the affected areas.

The WPC forecasts areas at high risk of significant snow accumulation during the period from October 26 to 28.

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Storms in Texas and the Central United States

In the south, conditions will also be unstable. The National Weather Service forecasts the development of rain and thunderstorms in parts of the Southern Great Plains, as well as in eastern Texas and areas near the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

These rains will be driven by the influx of moist air from the Gulf and could continue through Wednesday.

In Oklahoma, the Norman weather office forecasts rain moving in from the northwest of the state on Monday, spreading eastward overnight into Tuesday.

Florida, Under Threat of Coastal Flooding and High Winds

One of the most critical situations is unfolding in Florida, particularly in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, where authorities have issued warnings for high winds and coastal flooding.

The office of the National Weather Service in Miami forecasts gusts of up to 40 miles per hour (64 km/h), with the possibility of falling branches, power outages, and difficult driving conditions.

Wind advisories are in effect from Monday through Tuesday night, while some coastal flood alerts will remain in effect through Wednesday.

Along the Atlantic coast, waves could reach between 8 and 13 feet (approximately 2.4 and 4 meters) at certain beaches. Authorities are also warning of dangerous rip currents, coastal erosion, and possible flooding of roads, homes, and businesses in low-lying areas.

In east-central Florida, including coastal areas near Cape Canaveral, dangerous conditions for boating and swimming at least through the middle of the week.

What can we expect in the coming days?

The national forecast indicates that unstable conditions will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, especially in the Great Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley, while snowfall will persist in parts of the north.

In Florida, strong winds and high waves could continue to pose a risk of coastal flooding over the next few days, although conditions are expected to gradually improve toward the end of the week.

The National Weather Service recommends checking local alerts before traveling, especially in mountainous areas prone to snowfall and in coastal communities under flood warnings.

The attack comes just days after Trump described his second meeting with Maher, held in mid-October alongside musician Kid Rock and sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, as a "great." At the time, the president went so far as to say that Maher liked him "a lot more than people understand" and that he, too, appreciated Maher.

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The trigger: The latest episode

Trump reacted after Friday's episode of "Real Time," in which the comedian defended having dinner with the president again, but also mocked his poll numbers, his statements and Republican candidates.

As for the polls, Trump wrote: "He said that I’m losing the support and approval of the Republican Party when, in fact, CNN just came out with a Poll showing that I’m at 98 and 99% support within the Republican Party, an All Time Record High. Ronald Reagan was at 86%."

In his post, Trump claimed that Maher seeks to please an audience hostile toward him and that he uses his personal access to the White House as material for his show. He also accused the host of misrepresenting the duration of the dinner, relying on "fake" polls, and attacking spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, whom Trump defended for her performance on the show.

"Karoline Leavitt was GREAT on the show, but she started with a biased, dumb SLEAZEBAG, asking questions. She defended me, and herself, so well, but couldn’t be comfortable going against Lie after Lie. Importantly, Bill lied about all of the Illegal Voters in the Radical controlled, decrepit, and devastated State of California."

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A relationship marked by ambivalence

The history between Trump and Maher has never been simple. Maher has been one of the president's most persistent critics on television for years, but he has also been one of the few figures willing to acknowledge that the private Trump does not always match the caricature portrayed on left-wing talk shows.

After their first dinner in March 2025, hosted by Kid Rock and also attended by Dana White, Maher dedicated a monologue on "Real Time" to defending the meeting. He stated that they shared the view that "there’s got to be something better than hurling insults from 3,000 miles away" and described the president as "gracious and measured" He said that Trump "is much more self-aware than he lets on in public."

The truce, however, was short-lived. Maher returned to his show and resumed his usual tone. In last weekend's episode, he defended the meetings again: "Yeah, I did it again, b*tches… F*ck you. I like these dinners," and he insisted that "Trump never lost his temper. He never yelled. He never interrupted."

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According to Los Angeles County coroner's records reviewed by Variety, Bauza died at home from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

His agent, Judy Coppage, described him as a unique and versatile voice, beloved by everyone who knew him and worked with him.

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A career spanning hundreds of roles

Born in Scarborough, Toronto, on Dec. 7, 1979, and of Filipino descent, Bauza was one of the successors to Mel Blanc, the legendary original voice actor for the characters. In addition to Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, he voiced Porky, Pepe Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, Elmer Fudd, Claudius the Rooster, Tweety and the Road Runner.

He also appeared in "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Puss in Boots," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Looney Tunes," "Bob's Burgers" and "Teen Titans Go!." His IMDb page lists more than 400 credits.

As he himself told NBC News in 2021, the first person of color to voice Bugs Bunny, a fact that generated a huge response within the Asian American community.

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Awards and upcoming projects

He won several Emmy Awards for his work, including for "Looney Tunes Cartoons." He was also the first winner of the Children's and Family Emmy for Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program. His voice will be featured in the film "Coyote vs. Acme," which premiered this year. At the time of his death, he was in pre-production on "Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical," in which he was set to play Daffy Duck, and on "The Dragon Masters."

He is survived by his wife, Jessica, whom he married in 2016, and a son.

According to the updated forecast from the Weather Prediction Center (WPC), published at 3:32 a.m. on October 26, an upper-level trough over the northwestern Pacific will drive a front toward the northern and central Great Plains. The system will bring rain, snow in mountainous areas, and deteriorating weather conditions between Monday and Wednesday.

First snowfall and rain in the north

Snowfall will initially be concentrated in the high elevations of the Cascade Range, the northern Rocky Mountains, and other mountainous regions of the Northwest. Wet snow is also expected wet snow in parts of the Northern Great Plains, with precipitation that could continue through Tuesday night.

The system will be accompanied by rain that will move toward the upper Mississippi Valley over the next few days, which could complicate travel in the affected areas.

The WPC forecasts areas at high risk of significant snow accumulation during the period from October 26 to 28.

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Storms in Texas and the Central United States

In the south, conditions will also be unstable. The National Weather Service forecasts the development of rain and thunderstorms in parts of the Southern Great Plains, as well as in eastern Texas and areas near the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

These rains will be driven by the influx of moist air from the Gulf and could continue through Wednesday.

In Oklahoma, the Norman weather office forecasts rain moving in from the northwest of the state on Monday, spreading eastward overnight into Tuesday.

Florida, Under Threat of Coastal Flooding and High Winds

One of the most critical situations is unfolding in Florida, particularly in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, where authorities have issued warnings for high winds and coastal flooding.

The office of the National Weather Service in Miami forecasts gusts of up to 40 miles per hour (64 km/h), with the possibility of falling branches, power outages, and difficult driving conditions.

Wind advisories are in effect from Monday through Tuesday night, while some coastal flood alerts will remain in effect through Wednesday.

Along the Atlantic coast, waves could reach between 8 and 13 feet (approximately 2.4 and 4 meters) at certain beaches. Authorities are also warning of dangerous rip currents, coastal erosion, and possible flooding of roads, homes, and businesses in low-lying areas.

In east-central Florida, including coastal areas near Cape Canaveral, dangerous conditions for boating and swimming at least through the middle of the week.

What can we expect in the coming days?

The national forecast indicates that unstable conditions will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, especially in the Great Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley, while snowfall will persist in parts of the north.

In Florida, strong winds and high waves could continue to pose a risk of coastal flooding over the next few days, although conditions are expected to gradually improve toward the end of the week.

The National Weather Service recommends checking local alerts before traveling, especially in mountainous areas prone to snowfall and in coastal communities under flood warnings.

According to the latest statement from the Tallahassee Police Department, at least three people have "serious injuries"—one of whom is in critical condition— while one of the people treated by medical personnel, a grandmother, was not struck by a bullet.

The city's police chief, Lawrence Revell, explained that, apparently, a physical altercation occurred before shots were fired during Homecoming Week at Florida A&M University, when students and alumni were gathering in Tallahassee for the annual celebrations.

"Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families, who are facing the devastating impact of this violence. It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among the injured. In the moments immediately following the shooting, and before the area was fully secured, our officers put their own safety at risk to rescue the victims and transport them to the hospital. Their actions were truly heroic and reflect the courage and compassion our officers bring to this community every day. While our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to providing answers to these families. We ask anyone with information to contact us and help us achieve this."

According to Revell, "The Police Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation, and detectives are working to clarify the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible."

The arrests took place on Oct. 14 and 15. Among those arrested are nine legal permanent residents and one undocumented immigrant, according to the official statement.

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The defendants are from El Salvador, Germany, Jamaica, Haiti, Canada, Panama and Montenegro. According to DHS, they are charged with crimes related to foreign nationals voting in federal elections and, in several cases, falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register as voters.

Official information indicates that some of those under investigation may have participated in several elections over the course of several years. One of the individuals arrested, a German national, is accused of having voted in seven general elections between 2008 and 2024, while another, also a German national, is alleged to have participated in eight general elections between 2004 and 2024, in addition to the 2008 primaries.

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Ellis Boyle, stated that the right to vote is one of the fundamental rights of U.S. citizens and warned that authorities will continue to investigate possible election violations.

The weather map shows two frontal systems close to each other over the western and central parts of the country. The first, associated with a cold front originating in the Pacific, currently extends across the Upper Great Plains and the desert Southwest.

As this system moves eastward, the risk of scattered heavy rain and some severe weather will gradually shift toward the southern and central Upper Great Plains over the next two days.

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A cold front will cause temperatures to drop

The second system, located over the northern Great Plains, will rapidly intensify as it moves northeast toward Hudson Bay. The associated cold front will extend across the Great Plains and become the dominant system during the second half of the weekend.

Areas in the northern Great Plains will begin to feel its effects this Friday. In addition, some snowfall may occur in central-western Montana.

By Sunday, the arrival of a high-pressure system behind the cold front will bring high temperatures that are 20 to 30 degrees lower than those expected this Friday.

According to reports by <span>Just the News</span>, the ruling represents a major victory for the immigration policy of President Donald Trump, whose administration has advocated for the mandatory detention of immigrants who entered the country illegally.

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What does the decision mean?

A bond hearing allows an immigration judge to assess whether a detained person may be released while their immigration status is being determined, taking into account factors such as the risk of flight or a danger to the community.

However, the judges concluded that, under Section 1225(b)(2)(A) of immigration law, individuals who have not been legally admitted may remain in detention without the requirement to hold such a hearing, even if they have been living in the United States for years.

The court also held that the duration of detention, on its own, does not constitute a constitutional violation that would justify ordering release in the cases examined.

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The lawsuits filed by three immigrants

The case arose from lawsuits filed by three immigrants—two Mexicans and one Honduran—who had lived in the United States for years and were detained by immigration authorities. Lower courts had ordered their release, but the Fifth Circuit overturned those decisions.

The ruling strengthens the federal government's ability to keep certain immigrants in custody during their deportation proceedings. It does not, however, mean that all individuals without legal status automatically lose the right to request a bond hearing, nor does it eliminate the possibility of filing other legal challenges.

The decision comes amid a dispute among federal courts over the scope of the government's detention powers. The Supreme Court had already agreed to review the case, so a definitive ruling at the national level remains pending.

The report Births in the United States, 2025, authored by Brady E. Hamilton and Michelle J. K. Osterman, also notes that the total fertility rate fell by 1%, from 53.8 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44 in 2024 to 53.2 in 2025, the lowest level on record, according to the report.

The data show differences in birth trends based on the mothers' ages. Between 2024 and 2025, fertility rates declined among women aged 10 to 29, increased among those aged 30 to 44, and remained unchanged among those aged 45 to 49.

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Decline in birth rates among women under 30

The birth rate among adolescents aged 15 to 19 fell by 7%, dropping from 12.6 to 11.7 births per 1,000 women in that age group. Among women aged 20 to 24, the rate fell by 6%, from 55.8 to 52.3, while among those aged 25 to 29, it decreased by 4%, from 89.5 to 85.7.

A decrease was also recorded among girls aged 10 to 14, whose rate fell from 0.2 to 0.1 births per 1,000 women.

In contrast, the rate increased among women aged 30 to 34, from 93.7 to 96.3 per 1,000, a 3% increase. In the 35- to 39-year-old age group, it rose by 2%, from 54.3 to 55.2, while among women aged 40 to 44, it rose from 12.7 to 12.8, an increase of 1%.

The rate for women aged 45 to 49 remained stable at 1.1 births per 1,000 women.