San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie told CNN’s Dana Bash that the city “lost its way” by becoming too caught up in progressive values. He said there is nothing progressive about 810 overdose deaths, 30,000 car break-ins or small businesses repeatedly victimized by crime and forced to close.

CCNN2026-10-08 21:00

Russia intensified its strikes on Ukraine Thursday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the target in Kramatorsk as a bus stop; an airstrike hit two buses, killing at least 33 people and injuring 18.

GGlobal News2026-10-08 21:00

The Trump administration is investigating foreign exchange visa programs at nine leading universities, including Harvard, Stanford and MIT. Separately, oil prices surged after fresh Iranian tanker attacks threatened a recent recovery in Middle East flows. Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the November midterm elections.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-08 20:58

After their son died, Bill Elliot and his family launched the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign to reduce crashes linked to drunk driving. East Greenwich police are the latest agency to join the campaign.

NNBC News2026-10-08 20:55

Police in Paris clashed with protesters as student demonstrations showed no sign of ending. The unrest comes at a difficult moment for the government, which is trying to pass a highly controversial austerity budget to save an economy described as on the brink.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-08 20:55

The aircraft carrier has returned after a 10-month deployment. It drew attention after eight sailors attempted suicide and crew members reported poor conditions aboard.

AABC News2026-10-08 20:54

Paxton Glaude is recovering from a traumatic brain injury after a devastating car crash last year while traveling with his grandfather, Dennie, and cousin Spencer. A lifelong Red Sox and Braves fan, he received a personalized experience from the airport through his visit to Fenway Park.

NNBC News2026-10-08 20:53

An Outnumbered panel discusses escalating gang violence in Minnesota’s Somali community, fueled by feuds on social media.

FFox News2026-10-08 20:45

Donald Trump says the United States will not attack Iran at any time before the midterm elections in early November. His remarks follow US media reports that the Pentagon was preparing plans for fresh strikes and a return to combat operations.

BBBC News2026-10-08 20:45

A large student rally took place in Paris amid a mass student-led movement focused on issues including long school days, overcrowded schools and teacher absences. Mélenchon declared that the Bastille had been retaken.

Eeuronews2026-10-08 20:44

Foreign policy is gaining importance in the 2026 US midterms as the Iran war, tariffs and US support for Israel affect voters. Rising fuel and food prices are pressuring the Trump administration, while candidates in key races debate the domestic effects of foreign policy decisions. The programme explores whether these issues could sway voters and shape the fight for control of Congress.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-08 20:41

Three Turkish-owned cargo ships departing Ukraine were hit by suspected Russian drones in EU waters. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank off Bulgaria on Tuesday, with 10 Egyptian and Syrian crew members missing. Ukraine has also been striking Russian tankers in the Black Sea, with no sign of a return to a UN-brokered deal allowing oil, grain and fertilizer ships to pass.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-08 20:40

Protesters are expected to leave their downtown Madrid encampment and march to the former home of Maricarmen Abascal, who died the previous day. Her eviction last month sparked protests across Spain and led to an early election being called for next month.

RReuters2026-10-08 20:39

Protests and anger have spread across Spain following the death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after she was evicted from the home where she had lived for seven decades. Her case became a cause célèbre in the country’s housing crisis.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-08 20:35

President Trump presented the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to six technology leaders at the White House on October 8. The recipients included Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, recognized for contributions to scientific research and technological innovation.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-08 20:33

Chipotle shares rose following a report of a potential Starbucks takeover. The program covered the U.S. market close.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-08 20:29

Oprah appeared on “CBS Mornings” to announce “Hungered” by Amanda Rizkalla as her 125th book club selection.

CCBS News2026-10-08 20:29

Reuters examines whether Trump will hold off on striking Iran until after the midterm elections.

RReuters2026-10-08 20:25

The WHO sought further details after a worker at a plague laboratory in Siberia died of pneumonia. Russia said her death was unrelated to plague and posed no epidemic risk.

RReuters2026-10-08 20:23

The program highlights Trump’s “New Golden Age” summit at the White House, where he presented National Medals of Science to six tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su. Other stories include Marco Rubio urging NATO to strengthen its alliance and reduce reliance on China, a US reward for information on Chinese hackers, reported Chinese militia vessels east of Taiwan, and Anne Carson winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-08 20:21

Bloomberg Real Yield highlights market-moving news and features fixed-income experts from JPMorgan Asset Management, Wellington Management, BNP Paribas and MFS Investment Management.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-08 20:19

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke in Athens on October 7, stressing Western civilization and democratic values. He urged Western allies to resist civilizational decline and unite amid a new round of great-power competition. Expert Yao-Yuan Yeh discussed the traits of the “Western spirit,” how the US views its role, and democracy’s place in its competition with China and Russia.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-08 20:17

More than 70,000 people demonstrated across France on Thursday, calling for better education and an end to police brutality. Students protested nationwide and blocked hundreds of high school entrances despite government efforts to ease a crisis lasting more than a week; deployments of riot police sometimes led to violent clashes. The interior ministry put participation at 71,500.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-08 20:17

Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III discusses his strong start, the team’s culture and lifting weights at age 4. Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians analyzes the Buccaneers’ problems, Bryce Young’s start and women in the NFL. Host Rob Maaddi shares his picks and discusses Lane Johnson’s retirement.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-08 20:13