‘Louie Louie’: The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands The Kingsmen’s enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history. Read more on NPR

Israeli forces move farther into Gaza as the push against Hamas enters a 5th day The military reported multiple skirmishes between Israeli soldiers and Hamas fighters in Gaza. Israel’s airstrike campaign has continued unrelentingly, hitting 300 targets over the past day. Read more on NPR

Why the urban legend of contaminated Halloween candy won’t disappear There is no evidence of any deaths or injuries from contaminated Halloween candy. Why are people still afraid of it? Read more on NPR

Can public officials block you on social media? It’s up to the Supreme Court The cases — from Michigan and California — echo issues raised in a now-defunct suit against then-President Donald Trump for blocking his critics on Twitter. Read more on NPR

Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes The department is withholding payment from its largest loan servicer as 2.5 million borrowers didn’t receive timely billing statements. Read more on NPR

Abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The results could signal what’s ahead for 2024 If approved by voters on Nov. 7, ‘Issue 1’ would amend Ohio’s state constitution to include protections for reproductive health decisions, laying the groundwork for similar measures next year. Read more on NPR

What to know about trunk-or-treating, a trick-or-treating alternative Trunk-or-treating has been popular among churches, where people gather in parking lots and decorate their car trunks. Here’s a rundown of how it started and how to find one nearby. Read more on NPR

Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here’s what’s new this year If you buy your own health insurance through state and federal marketplaces, ’tis the season to compare prices, change coverage, and take advantage of subsidies. Here’s what to know. Read more on NPR

We’re spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets. Read more on NPR

Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S. Millions of Venezuelans have migrated to escape authoritarian rule and their country’s worst economic crisis. For the first time, they’re the largest group detained for entering the U.S. irregularly. Read more on NPR