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Thursday, October 8

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Good morning! It’s Thursday, Oct. 8, and today: Trump's White House media ban case returns to court. Millions of Medicare enrollees begin receiving $90 checks. Nationwide sexual violence protests are planned over Cornell case. And the USS Lincoln comes home.

I’m Mallorie Sullivan, and I am not afraid to admit I am among the 60% of travelers who genuinely enjoys hanging out at the airport. Let's get into the news.

⛈️ All eyes on Tropical Storm Isaias

The storm in the Gulf is rapidly intensifying. Tropical Storm Isaias, the ninth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, could become the season's first hurricane as soon as tonight before taking aim at the Gulf Coast by Friday or early Saturday. Millions of people from Louisiana to Florida could feel its impacts in the coming days. Here's where it's headed and what forecasters are watching.

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If you or someone you know lives in the area: Here's how to prepare and stay safe as Isaias approaches.

•	📍 Get statewide updates from our sister sites in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
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Over in the Pacific: Hurricane Rachel is moving toward Southern California.

📰 Here's what else you should know

•	From Politics: Democrats are expanding the midterm fight into deep-red states.
•	From Nation: One of the most prolific Flockers sent to prison for misuse.
•	From Wellness: They're helping fight menopause misinformation. Is it working?

⛽️ Don't use diesel? You're still paying for it

When you're filling up your car, it's easy to ignore diesel prices, now around $6 per gallon. But nearly everything you buy can't. From delivery trucks and freight trains to farm equipment, diesel powers much of the U.S. economy, and rising fuel costs eventually find their way into your everyday purchases. Here's how those costs get passed along, and where you may start to notice the impact.

•	Trump has a plan to lower diesel prices. Critics are skeptical.
•	Regardless of how you power your vehicle: Here are the best and worst cities to drive in.

👀 A few more stories that caught my attention

•	How much does Amazon know about you? Here's how to find out.
•	A list of the safest states just dropped. See if yours made the list.
•	Ready to upgrade your mahjong night? There's a vacation for that.

As always, keep scrolling for more news. And here’s your crossword! I’ll see you tomorrow 👋

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