U.S. to probe Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system after pedestrian killed The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian. Read more on NPR

Harris and Trump hold competing rallies in Michigan While the two candidates have been crisscrossing the swing states for weeks, this is the first time they are literally crossing paths, with each of them holding events in the suburbs north of Detroit. Read more on NPR

Kentucky Tiktok suit says company considered using KY creators to sway Sen. Mitch McConnell The suit says videos by Kentucky small businesses were identified as possibly of interest to the senator, who has expressed concern about the app’s effect on kids Read more on NPR

Cuba plunged into an island wide blackout as power grid fails Cuban government declares an “energy emgergency” after the failure of one of its few power plants plunges it into an islandwide blackout. Read more on NPR

NOAA’s annual winter forecast is here. These are the weather predictions for your area Large swaths of the South and the East Coast are favored to see warmer-than-average temperatures, while the Pacific Northwest has greater odds of cooler-than-normal conditions this winter. Read more on NPR

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can’t afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids “Severe child food poverty” is on the rise, affecting 181 million young kids. Here’s how families cope when their kids are hungry and they can’t afford to put 3 nutritious meals a day on the table. Read more…

CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as the drug-store chain struggles to right its path CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down, with company shares sinking 19% this year and the health-care giant struggling on several fronts. CVS Health also warned of disappointing third-quarter earnings and said investors should not rely on guidance it…

What does Yahya Sinwar’s death mean for the Middle East? What does the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar mean for the war in Gaza and the region beyond, and will it revive the chances of cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages? Read more on NPR

Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too. Read more on NPR

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead. Can Israel seal a hostage deal now? The leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, is dead, the Israeli military confirmed. This leaves behind very important questions about what is next for the group and whether a cease-fire deal could progress. Read more on NPR