YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | |
Quick look at Thursday's news: |
Israel and Hamas agree to Trump's peace plan |
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would convene the government Thursday to approve a Gaza ceasefire agreement. |
What this means: The vote comes after President Donald Trump's announcement Wednesday that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas to end the two-year war in Gaza. |
| • | What happens now: The first phase calls for the release of Israeli hostages within 72 hours of an agreement being reached in exchange for Palestinians jailed in Israel. Once every hostage has been released, Trump's plan said Hamas members who agree to give up their weapons would receive amnesty. It also called for the immediate restoration of humanitarian aid. | | • | Will war end? The deal appears to be a step towards ending the brutal conflict. However, a previous ceasefire during negotiations to end the conflict fell apart in March. | | • | Trump says he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. Experts in peace studies and historians of the prize told USA TODAY "not so fast." | | Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, reacts, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a peace plan in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9, 2025. Ronen Zvulun, REUTERS |
Trump blitz upends life in Chicago |
'Our communities are being terrorized by agents who are kidnapping people. People are living in fear of going out to get groceries, dropping their kids off at school, people are strategizing how to get three or five blocks to work.' |
~ Corina Pedraza, a longtime South Sider. Major events, including the Cubs' National League Division Series matchup, continue like normal. But across the Chicago area, locals like Pedraza told USA TODAY Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown has upended their lives. | Throngs of protesters march along the Chicago River protest ICE and the arrival of the Texas National Guard in Chicago on Wednesday. Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal |
The government is still shut down |
Lawmakers are under increasing pressure to reach a deal as the real-world effects of the government shutdown are felt, particularly by federal workers who are furloughed or required to work without pay during the budget impasse. On Wednesday, the IRS sent home over 34,000 employees — nearly half of its staff — due to the shutdown, according to an agency statement, effectively shuttering taxpayer call centers. Here's what to know as the federal government shutdown enters day nine. |
Palisades Fire victims are 'reliving the pain all over again' |
Fire victims told USA TODAY that they were stunned, yet frustrated, after learning that Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested for destruction of property by means of fire. Federal prosecutors claim Rinderknecht, a former resident of Pacific Palisades, ignited what eventually became the Palisades Fire. Many residents in Los Angeles who lost their homes never considered that someone may have started the deadly blaze. |
That's about how much University of Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart makes, according to USA TODAY Sports annual analysis of college football coaching salaries. But despite the money, the clock is ticking for some of college football's highest-paid coaches. | Georgia's Kirby Smart during a game against Kentucky in Athens, Georgia, on Oct. 4. Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald USA TODAY NETWORK |
Photo of the day: October quadrupleheader |
Wednesday night brought the final quadrupleheader of Major League Baseball's playoffs, with a pair of Game 3s in the National League Division Series and two Game 4s in the American League. Catch up on the 2025 postseason bracket and see our favorite photos from last night. | Victor Robles jumps out of the way of an inside pitch as Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler makes the catch in the second inning of Game 4. Rick Osentoski, Imagn Images |
Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here . Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | Families of Israeli hostages celebrated the news of the ceasefire agreement from Washington, D.C. | | Stalemate in Congress leaves millions insured by state marketplaces in limbo. | | | | Hurricane Priscilla continues to intensify in the Pacific Ocean. Here's what you need to know about where the storm is headed. | | | | Novo Nordisk is expanding discounted retail options for consumers who want to purchase the weight-loss medications Wegovy and Ozempic. | | | | Jake Shane reveals the "Therapuss" guests that made him say "I can't believe this is happening," plus his TV debut in "Hacks" and what's next. | | | | Colorado coach Deion Sanders has surgery Tuesday but was back on the practice field Wednesday in preparation for game against Iowa State. | | | | Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally left Game 3 of the WNBA Finals with an apparent head injury. Her status for Game 4 is unclear. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Try our free Quick Cross! | Test your best time on our miniature crossword or check out one of our other games. | | | | |
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