Opinion: Make it easier for employees to vote - Tuberville's racially charged remarks should be condemned

Today's News

Today's headlines cover a wide range of topics, from opinion pieces to news about current events. One common thread is the importance of voting, whether it be for employees or for government officials. Other stories include the tragic funeral rites for victims of a mass shooting in Thailand, Russian hackers taking US airport websites offline, and animal sacrifice in Europe. Gas prices are on the rise again, and the first snowflakes of the season have already appeared in some parts of the world. In entertainment news, actor T.J. Miller has confirmed that he will not be returning for the third Deadpool movie, and fans of Back to the Future are delighted by a recent reunion of its two main stars. Finally, China's holiday spending has taken a hit due to the ongoing Covid pandemic.

Outline

A discussion of the difficulties employees face when trying to vote, and how this could be changed
A condemnation of remarks made by Tuberville that were seen as racially charged
A description of the funeral rites that are taking place for victims of a mass shooting and stabbing in Thailand
A report on how Russian-speaking hackers have taken US airport websites offline
A look at animal sacrifice and pagan worship that is still taking place on the edges of Europe
A warning that gas prices could be on the rise again, potentially reaching $4 per gallon
A report on the first snowflakes of the season, and what this means for the coming winter
A list of all the restaurants that Tucci visited in season 2 of his show
A statement from President Tsai of Taiwan reaffirming the country's sovereignty and saying there is "no room for compromise"
A report on how Kanye West's Twitter account has been locked for an antisemitic tweet
A look at the belongings that were turned to debris by Hurricane Ian, and the struggle to recover from the storm
A discussion of T.J. Miller's recent remarks that he was not asked to return for 'Deadpool 3'
A report on North Korea's latest missile tests, which they say are practice for "tactical nuclear strikes" on South Korea
A tribute to Eileen Ryan, an actress best known for her role in 'Magnolia', who has passed away at the age of 94
A description of a recent meeting between Julia Roberts and George Clooney, where they laughed about kissing on set when family members were visiting
A call for every school and family to have a playbook for dealing with youth mental health issues
A discussion of William Shatner's thoughts on traveling to space, after he recently spoke about his fears
A look at the reaction of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to Putin's comments about a bridge being built between Russia and Ukraine
A report on how football player Sebastian Gutierrez has swapped pizza shops for the New England Patriots
A description of how Emily Sisson set a record for US women at the Chicago Marathon
A discussion of the fury of F1 drivers after Pierre Gasly passed a recovery vehicle on the track at high speed, despite pleas from the team
A look at how China's holiday spending has plunged to a seven-year low as the Covid pandemic continues to batter consumer confidence
A report on how, according to newly obtained audio, McCarthy told 2 officers in a private meeting that Trump had no idea his supporters were attacking the Capitol on January 6
A description of the UK's latest budget, which has been brought forward in an attempt to reassure markets
A video of police dragging a man and his pregnant wife, despite pleas from the couple
A description of the delight of 'Back to the Future' fans at a recent reunion between Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd
A statement from Ukraine's Foreign Minister, saying that there is "no way" that Russian strikes will change the country's war tactics
A look at what Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans, and the history behind the holiday
A report on an injury suffered by Alphonso Davies during a recent soccer match, after he was kicked in the face

Opinion: Make it easier for employees to vote

While new barriers to voting emerge at the state level, and Congress drags its feet on passing voting reform legislation, business leaders have an important role to play in protecting our democracy, writes Ryan Gellert.

Tuberville's racially charged remarks should be condemned

Tommy Tuberville's history of racially insensitive comments likely explains why the senator from Alabama was invited to Nevada to help Republican candidates locked in tight races for US senator and governor, writes Dean Obeidallah.

Funeral rites begin for victims of mass shooting and stabbing at Thailand nursery

Buddhist funeral rites have begun in the grieving town of Uthai Sawan in northern Thailand, where families are mourning the loss of children killed in a massacre at a day care center.

Russian-speaking hackers knock US airport websites offline

More than a dozen public-facing airport websites, including those for some of the nation's largest airports, appeared inaccessible Monday morning, and Russian-speaking hackers claimed responsibility.

Animal sacrifice, pagan worship on Europe's edge

A tiny wooden hut with smoke sprouting from its chimney sits at the base of a windswept hill dotted with lambs. Inside is a large iron cauldron, scuffed from centuries of use and smothered in flames. As its interior bubbles, mountain barley and wild hops are …

$4 gas could be coming -- again

Here's the bad news first: Gas prices are on the rise in most of the US and could soon hit a national average of $4 a gallon for the first time in two months.

First snowflakes of the season appear

From frost advisories this morning to a strong cold front expected later this week, the chance of fall showing up is real.

All the restaurants Tucci visited in season 2

After watching the wanderlust-inducing "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy," you'll undoubtedly be hungry.

'No room for compromise' on Taiwan's sovereignty, President Tsai says in National Day speech

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday there is "no room for compromise" over the self-ruled island's sovereignty but she is willing to work with China to find "mutually acceptable ways" to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait.

Kanye West's Twitter account locked for antisemitic tweet

Twitter locked rapper Kanye West's Twitter account over an anti-Semitic tweet posted on the account on Saturday.

Treasures to trash: Belongings Hurricane Ian turned to debris

Nearly two weeks since Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida's southwestern coast, battered communities are slowly beginning to sort through the damage the storm left. Families that were chin-deep in water in their homes have found there is little left to salvag…

T.J. Miller says he wasn't asked to return for 'Deadpool 3'

T.J. Miller's time in the "Deadpool" franchise has come to an end.

North Korea says missile tests are practice for 'tactical nuclear strikes' on South Korea

North Korean state media has broken its silence over the country's recent spate of missile tests, claiming they were part of a series of simulated procedures intended to demonstrate its readiness to fire tactical nuclear warheads at potential targets in South…

Eileen Ryan, 'Magnolia' actress and Sean Penn's mother, dead at 94

Eileen Ryan, a veteran actress and matriarch of the Hollywood family that includes actor Sean Penn, died at her home on Sunday, according to a statement shared by Penn's publicist. She was 94.

Julia Roberts and George Clooney laugh about kissing on set when family visits

Longtime friends Julia Roberts and George Clooney explained what it was like to star opposite each other in a rom-com ahead of the release of their new movie "Ticket to Paradise."

Every school and family should have a playbook for youth mental health

In a world that can often feel divided, it's easy to lose sight of one thing all adults have in common — we were all kids once. Our caregivers and educators played integral roles in our mental health, our views of the world and our abilities to navigate life'…

William Shatner on traveling to space: 'All I saw was death'

Astronauts have for decades described their trips to space as "breathtaking" and humbling, a reminder of the Earth's fragility and humanity's need to serve as stewards of our home planet.

Vindman on Putin's bridge response: Russia is really a one-trick pony

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) and former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discuss what Russian strikes following the Crimea bridge explosion mean for Russian President Vladimir Putin's military strategy.

NFL: Football player Sebastian Gutierrez swaps pizza shop for the New England Patriots

A former pizza shop worker is now earning his dough in the NFL after being signed by the New England Patriots.

Emily Sisson set a record for US women at the Chicago Marathon

Emily Sisson set a new record for an American woman when she finished second at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sunday.

'If I was two meters to the left, I would have been dead:' Pierre Gasly and fellow F1 drivers furious after he passes recovery vehicle on track at high speed

Formula One drivers and teams united in anger after Pierre Gasly drove past a recovery vehicle at high speed in heavy rain at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Alpha Tauri driver saying he could have died.

China's holiday spending plunges to seven-year low as zero-Covid batters consumer confidence

Holiday spending during China's Golden Week has plunged to its lowest level in seven years, as broad Covid curbs discouraged people from traveling or spending, while a darkening economic outlook continues to erode consumer confidence.

McCarthy told 2 officers in private meeting that Trump had no idea his supporters were attacking Capitol on January 6, newly obtained audio shows

During a private meeting last summer, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told two police officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, and the mother of a third who later died from his injuries that former President Donald Trump should not be bla…

UK brings budget forward in another attempt to reassure markets

UK Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng will publish details of his plans to tackle ballooning government debt and kickstart economic growth on October 31, more than three weeks earlier than scheduled, in an attempt to reassure investors and restore the government…

Video: Police forcefully drag man and pregnant wife despite pleas

Nationwide protests continue in Iran, despite government-imposed internet and social media crackdowns and increased aggression by security forces. CNN International correspondent Jomana Karadsheh reports.

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunion delights 'Back to the Future' fans

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd delighted "Back to the Future" fans when they were reunited at the weekend, 37 years after the release of the sci-fi comedy.

'No way' Russian strikes will change Ukraine's war tactics, says Ukraine's Foreign Minister

"We're going to continue fighting, and we will win," Dmytro Kuleba tells Christiane Amanpour, urging the west to help "defeat the country that is trying to set the world on fire."

What Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans

As a result of advocacy by Native American activists, many states and localities now observe the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of -- or in addition to -- Columbus Day. Here's the history behind Indigenous Peoples' Day, and what i…

Alphonso Davies suffers 'cranial bruise' after being caught in the face by a boot during Der Klassiker

Bayern Munich's Canadian international defender Alphonso Davies suffered a "cranial bruise" after being caught in the face by the boot of Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham during Saturday's draw, according to the Bundesliga champion.

A tale of two jobs markets

September's hotly anticipated jobs data ended up cooling markets on Friday. Stocks fell sharply as investors evaluated the report, which showed more jobs than expected were added to the US economy and indicated that more pain-inflicting interest rate hikes fr…