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Nov 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., with Iranian leaders threatening immediate retaliation while mediators seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It also reports on a suspected cyberattack disrupting refrigeration systems in European supermarkets and highlights a new poll showing President Trump’s low approval ratings. Additionally, the segment discusses the retrial of a man accused of starting the deadly Palisades fire, Senator Chris Murphy’s recovery from a stroke, and severe flooding in the Four Corners region.

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