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Oct 14, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Pope Leo has successfully undergone surgery to remove a lung cancer nodule, while Hurricane Simon leaves at least six dead in Mexico. The segment covers President Trump's midterm campaign rallies and a record $1 billion fine for Bank of America over money laundering failures. Additionally, the report details rising U.S. mortgage rates slowing home sales and updates on the MLB Championship Series.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Angie.com and show intro Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery and Hurricane Simon deaths Trump campaign rallies and midterm election dynamics Bank of America fined over $1B for money laundering Existing home sales rise but mortgage rates stay high MLB Championship Series updates Sponsor: HomeServe
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