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Written by Hanna Lee Copy Editor, Digital News
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Good morning. Today, we'll look at how high inflation is hurting the Republicans, just weeks before U.S. voters head to the polls for the midterm elections. Then, we have the latest on a growing drone campaign in NATO skies and Chrystia Freeland's revealing new book.
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School roof collapses in Pakistan, killing at least 28 children and a teacher
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The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a teacher, and injuring more than 50 other people, authorities said.
All of the children killed or injured at Al-Khair School were 13 or younger, hospital spokesperson Mohammad Asim said. Some of the injured were in critical condition. The hospital declared an emergency as medical staff treated the wounded.
Hours later, rescue officials said that everyone trapped beneath the rubble had been pulled out and crews were clearing the debris.
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How high inflation is hurting Trump's Republicans in U.S. midterm campaign
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Like the last U.S. election, the economy is top of mind for voters across the country as they head into the November midterms — and polling shows many aren't happy with how U.S. President Donald Trump has handled inflation.
What's happening: Rather than jobs or taxes, it's the cost of living that is most concerning to voters, according to polling. Everyday expenses are starting to pile up, said Spencer Kimball of the Emerson College Polling Center. Trump appears to be aware of voters' fears — despite brushing off affordability concerns as a Democratic "con job." He has spent the last two weeks flying to states that once voted red by double digits, trying to shore up Republican candidates who would otherwise not be at risk in the midterms.
Why it matters: Gas prices appear to be the predominant concern, and voters are pinning the blame on the U.S. president, who had campaigned on the promise of no new wars. The latest inflation data hasn't made the outlook better for Trump and his Republicans, with the consumer price index up 3.7 per cent year over year in September, driven largely by increases in fuel and clothing.
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Uncertainty is the point: The growing drone campaign stalking NATO's skies
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NATO countries are contending with suspected Russian drones entering their airspace — and it appears to be a growing problem.
What's happening: These drones' activity appears to be rising recently, with Norway seeing more than 300 occurrences so far this year; a suspected sighting above Luxembourg Airport diverted 19 flights, affecting nearly 2,000 people. Meanwhile, in the U.K., drone incidents near military bases have reportedly doubled over the past year. Experts believe they are linked to Russia, though it cannot be said definitively, due to the overall pattern and the types of drones involved. The country has denied such accusations.
Why it matters: Russia may be engaging in hybrid warfare as its assault on Ukraine continues, in part keeping its activity vague and uncertain to keep people afraid and confused. A turning point came on Aug. 4, when a custom-built drone carrying explosives was spotted at a German airport used as a hub for support sent to Ukraine. Though the attack was foiled, it was the farthest into NATO territory such an attempt had been made since the war began in 2022. Experts believe its goal was to cause countries to drop their support for Ukraine.
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