Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods. Read more on NPR

Israel awaits the U.S. election before a Gaza cease-fire, an official says Egypt has a new cease-fire proposal amid Israel’s bombardment and siege of northern Gaza. Israel is discussing the proposal but waiting to see who is elected U.S. president, an official told NPR. Read more on NPR

New Dwyane Wade statue honors the NBA star. But some fans say it misses the mark The statue was months in the making. Upon its unveiling Sunday, fans suggested it looks more like former professional boxer George Foreman and Matrix actor Laurence Fishburne. Read more on NPR

‘Washington Post’ decides not to endorse a presidential candidate NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to former “Washington Post” Executive Editor Marty Baron about the paper’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. Read more on NPR

How culture wars divided one small progressive church in Philadelphia Journalist Eliza Griswold says complaints about homophobia, white privilege and diversity are splintering progressive organizations — including one particular church. Her book is Circle of Hope. Read more on NPR

Many Palestinian citizens of Israel live in fear amid a backlash after Hamas’ attack Palestinian citizens of Israel say they live in an atmosphere of fear, facing a backlash from Israeli society and arrests by authorities since the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel last year. Read more on NPR

Tonally inconsistent ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ is still BioWare’s best action game Dragon Age: The Veilguard has superb combat and companions but if you’re hoping for a return to the series’ origins, you’ll be disappointed. Read more on NPR

Montana camper found dead was killed — but not by a bear, authorities say Dustin Kjersem was found dead in his tent earlier this month of what was first thought to be a possible bear attack. Investigators have ruled it a homicide, saying he died of “multiple chop wounds.” Read more on NPR