Morning Headlines - Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day and the end for a little humor to go with your news!

U.S. and World Headlines

Israel Expands Lebanon Assault, Striking Banks To Hit Hezbollah's Finances

The Israeli military expanded its offensive in Lebanon overnight, striking bank branches across the country to target Hezbollah‘s finances in an assault that sparked panic in Beirut, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading to the Middle East to push for a diplomatic solution to the intensifying regional conflict.

Blinken was set to depart Monday for a trip that will focus on talks to end the U.S. ally’s conflict with Iran-backed militant groups in Lebanon and Gaza, where dozens of people were killed in the latest Israeli attacks on the north of the Palestinian enclave over the weekend.

Musk's $1M-A-Day To Swing States Voters 'Deeply Concerning'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said he will give away $1 million a day to a registered voter in key swing states until the US presidential election on 5 November.

The winner will be chosen at random from those who sign a pro-US Constitution petition by Mr Musk’s campaign group AmericaPAC, which he set up to support Republican nominee Donald Trump's bid to return to the White House.

The first lottery-style cheque was given away to a surprised attendee at a town hall event in Pennsylvania on Saturday night. Another cheque was handed out on Sunday.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat who supports Kamala Harris, called Mr Musk's strategy "deeply concerning."

Here’s Why Inflation May Look Like It’s Easing But Is Still A Huge Problem

Even as inflation measures have eased, the high price of goods and services across the U.S. economy continues to pose a burden for individuals, businesses and policymakers.

Since prices started spiking in early 2021, food inflation has surged 22%. Eggs are up 87%, auto insurance has soared nearly 47% and gasoline, though on a downward trajectory recently, is still up 16%.

So far, rising debt hasn’t proved to be a major problem, but it’s getting there. The current debt delinquency rate is at 2.74%, the highest in nearly 12 years.

Amid the swirling currents of the good news/bad news inflation picture, the Fed has an important interest rate decision to make at its Nov. 6-7 policy meeting.

Millions Of People's DNA In Doubt As 23andMe Faces Bankruptcy

Since it was founded nearly two decades ago, 23andMe has grown into one of the largest biotechnology companies in the world. Millions of people have used its simple genetic testing service, which involves ordering a saliva test, spitting into a tube, and sending it back to the company for a detailed DNA analysis.

But now the company is on the brink of bankruptcy. This has raised concerns about what will happen to the troves of genetic data it has in its possession.

Dodgers Vs. Yankees World Series: Five Things To Know About 2024 Fall Classic Between Storied Franchises

This will be the 12th time the Yankees and Dodgers franchises have squared off in a World Series, but it will represent the first meeting since 1981. The Yankees are 8-3 all-time in those series. The Dodgers, however, have had more practice as of late, with this serving as their fourth trip to the World Series since 2017.

CBS Sports will have plenty of preview material rolling out over the coming days. For now, here are a few bite-sized pieces of information that you need to know about this World Series matchup.

Wisconsin Headlines

Five Takeaways From A Fiery Wisconsin Senate Debate

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Republican challenger Eric Hovde squared off on a debate stage Friday evening in Madison in a fiery exchange of attacks that showed how intense this race has become after largely flying under the radar for months.

Friday was the only debate between Baldwin, a two-term incumbent, and Hovde, a multimillionaire real-estate mogul and banker.

Here are five takeaways from the debate.

Northern Counties See Chance To Better Manage Deer Herd Under DNR Proposal

Northern counties could manage deer based on habitat rather than county lines for the first time in a decade under changes proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Some say that could improve their ability to manage the deer population.

The DNR is proposing revising boundaries for the state’s deer management units, which the agency reviews every few years. The state is considering changes within the northern and central forest zones, as well as metropolitan subunits or more developed areas of the state.

Gov. Evers On ABC's 'This Week' Ahead Of Presidential Election

Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) were on ABC's "This Week" Sunday morning to discuss their campaigning efforts with just over two weeks until election day.

The three governors discussed how tight this presidential race is, but said it does not scare them. Instead, they said it makes them work harder in the days leading up to November 5th.

Brandon McManus' Field Goal On The Final Play Gives Packers A 24-22 Victory Over Texans

Brandon McManus kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired in his debut performance with Green Bay, lifting the Packers past the Houston Texans 24-22 on Sunday.

Green Bay (5-2) overcame three turnovers to win its third straight and snap the Texans’ three-game winning streak.

Biggest Takeaways From Wisconsin Badgers Critical Win Over Northwestern

Wisconsin extended its current win streak to three games with a 23-3 win over Northwestern on Saturday.

The win brings the Badgers one step closer to bowl eligibility. It also continues the team’s momentum entering a critical closing stretch of games.

Here are our biggest takeaways from Wisconsin’s important win over Northwestern: