Hear why Democratic strategist doesn't like his party's midterm strategy

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Today's headlines include stories on the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, the construction of the world's first all-electric plane, and a new robot that can break speed records. In addition, there is news on the ongoing impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as reports on tensions between the U.S. and its European allies.

Outline

-Across the Southeast: Why you shouldn't let your guard down: A discussion on why people in the Southeast should be careful, even if the weather seems nice.

  • Hear why Democratic strategist doesn't like his party's midterm strategy: A Democratic strategist shares his thoughts on why the party's current plan for the midterms is not ideal.
  • More than 2.5 million Floridians are under some type of evacuation warning as the storm is likely to make landfall within 24 hours: A warning for those in Florida as a hurricane is set to make landfall in the next 24 hours.
  • Video: Satellite images show 10-mile line of cars fleeing Russia: Satellite images show the long line of cars trying to flee Russia.
  • Watch world's first all-electric plane soar through test flight: The world's first all-electric plane is shown flying in a test flight.
  • Half human-looking robot breaks speed record: A robot that looks half human breaks a speed record.
  • Leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines likely 'sabotage,' European leaders say: European leaders believe that the recent leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines were likely done on purpose.
  • The Purple M&M is here, but not the way you might think: The Purple M&M is now available, but it is not what people were expecting.
  • Liberal, female and minority: America's new gun owners aren't who you'd think: America's new gun owners are not who people would typically expect.
  • Apple News users receive racist messages after Fast Company hacked: Some Apple News users receive racist messages after Fast Company is hacked.
  • Rapping granny's ad for public office has the internet in stitches: A grandmother's political ad that features her rapping has gone viral.
  • Police in Arkansas responding to reports of active shooter at hospital: Police are responding to reports of an active shooter at a hospital in Arkansas.
  • Watch: See the latest forecast for Hurricane Ian: The latest forecast for Hurricane Ian is shown.
  • Steve-O from 'Jackass' talks about his craziest stunt yet: Self-help author: Steve-O from 'Jackass' talks about his latest stunt, which is writing a self-help book.
  • Analysis: Biden gaffe plays into GOP hands: An analysis of how a recent gaffe by Joe Biden has helped the Republican Party.
  • Tens of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam's Da Nang: Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as a typhoon makes landfall in Vietnam.
  • IMF criticizes huge UK tax cuts and urges a rethink: The IMF has criticized the UK's recent tax cuts and is urging the government to reconsider its policy.
  • Recession warning: Companies are growing cautious about holiday hiring plans: Companies are becoming more cautious about their holiday hiring plans amid fears of a recession.
  • Hurricane hunter: Flight to Ian 'worst I've ever been on': A hurricane hunter describes his experience on a recent flight to Hurricane Ian as the worst he has ever been on.
  • Florida: Ian could be an unprecedented storm for the Gulf Coast: Hurricane Ian could be an unprecedented storm for the Gulf Coast of Florida.
  • Danielle Pinnock went from spoofing Hollywood to starring in one of its hottest comedies: Danielle Pinnock talks about her transition from spoofing Hollywood to starring in one of its hottest comedies.
  • How do you even cheat in chess? Artificial intelligence and Morse code: A discussion on how people can cheat in chess using artificial intelligence and Morse code.
  • Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer: Katie Couric reveals that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Key US bond yield tops 4%, highest since 2008: The key US bond yield has risen to 4%, the highest level since 2008.
  • 12,000-year-old elephant remains discovered in Chile: The remains of a 12,000-year-old elephant have been discovered in Chile.
  • Grief, protest and power: Why Iranian women are cutting their hair: A discussion on why Iranian women are cutting their hair.
  • Major Asian markets drop after rocky day on Wall Street: Asian markets have dropped after a volatile day on Wall Street.
  • Today's news in 10 minutes: A summary of today's news in ten minutes.
  • US warned European allies this summer that Nord Stream pipelines could be attacked: The US warned European allies this summer that the Nord Stream pipelines could be attacked.
  • 'We fought for this right, dammit': Pennsylvania women motivated by abortion rights rally behind Fetterman: Pennsylvania women who are motivated by abortion rights are rallying behind Fetterman.