Hi, everyone. Divya here, filling in for Lily. Happy Halloween! If you and your family are trick-or-treating tonight, here’s what to watch out for. Now, on to the news.
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NEED TO KNOW
Dodgers win 8th World Series championship after historic season
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed their eighth World Series win and their first in a full season since 1988, with a 4-1 series victory over the Yankees after Game 5 in the Bronx.
Game 5: Trailing by five runs, the Dodgers staged a fifth-inning comeback to tie the game and then take the lead, ultimately defeating the Yankees 7-6. Watch the hit from Mookie Betts that handed the Dodgers the lead. [USA Today]
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A historic season: Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman took home the World Series MVP title after a historic home-run tear and, earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani notched the long-sought record of 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. [Yahoo Sports]
Fans celebrate: Fans hit the streets in downtown Los Angeles, setting off fireworks and chanting. The Dodgers will hold their first championship parade in 36 years tomorrow. “We’ve waited so long for this,” said one fan. [Los Angeles Times]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🗳️ Trump’s rally
In Wisconsin, Donald Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris’s “gross incompetence” disqualified her from being president. He wore an orange trash collector’s vest in a rebuke to President Biden’s “garbage” remarks. [USA Today]
💰 U.S. economy
New government data shows that, despite predictions that the U.S. was headed for a recession, the U.S. economy grew 2.8% in the last quarter, largely driven by consumer spending. [Yahoo Finance]
🌏 N. Korean moves
The U.S. confirmed that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms were on their way to Ukraine yesterday, as North Korea test-fired a banned intercontinental ballistic missile in the longest flight recorded yet. [AP/BBC News]
☕ Sbux nondairy options
Starbucks announced that it will no longer charge extra for nondairy milk options starting Nov. 7. The change comes after years of complaints from vegan and lactose-intolerant customers. [Today]
📺 Reality recaps
On The Golden Bachelorette, there was a surprising self-elimination that left Joan Vassos in tears, and her last two suitors remaining. Meanwhile, the Love Is Blind reunion addressed drama on and off camera. [Yahoo Entertainment/People]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
📺 Season 2 of The Diplomat dropped overnight on Netflix. Here’s a recap of last season. [IndieWire]
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🏒 In hockey, the Maple Leafs face off against the Kraken at 7 p.m. ET on ABC. [AP]
🏈 On Thursday Night Football, the Texans play the Jets at 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. [SNY]
🏀 In men’s basketball, the Suns take on the Clippers at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV. [Arizona Republic]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1941, Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota was declared complete after 14 years of construction. Here are nine facts you may not have known about the famous monument. [Travel + Leisure]
3 QUESTIONS
…about Diwali
Today is Diwali, and I celebrate! Anthony asked me about the holiday’s meaning and how it’s observed.
Anthony: For the uninitiated (like me), what is Diwali?
Divya: Diwali is the festival of lights. Its origin is partly connected to the Hindu epic Ramayana, in which the deity Ram defeats the asuras (demons). Diwali marks Ram’s triumphant return home. Each year, we celebrate that triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
Anthony: How is Diwali typically celebrated?
Divya: It’s a little different for each region in India. Growing up, my South Indian family would wake up before sunrise, massage sesame oil into our hair before a bath, put on new clothes and pray. Afterward, we’d light lamps, share sweets and set off fireworks.
Anthony: What’s a good way to support a friend who’s celebrating Diwali?
Divya: No binding rules for me! If your friend is having a Diwali gathering, just show up ready to feast. To me, much of Diwali is about making — and sharing — good food with loved ones.
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Coconut burfi is my favorite Diwali dish: Here’s what it includes.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Vanessa Irino began collecting Casper memorabilia as a child and now holds the world record for her collection of 1,153 items related to the friendly movie ghost, including dolls, comics and VHS tapes. “Casper is a comfort in my life,” she said. [Yahoo Entertainment]
Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want to keep your memory sharp? Studies suggest that playing brain games, such as crosswords, can help. [Yahoo Life]
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