A.M. Edition – Daily News Digest for October 7, 2025
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POLITICS
• U.S. government shutdown drags into second week as Senate rejects rival bills
• Excerpt: Senate again fails to pass competing funding bills; federal furloughs and possible layoffs loom.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-federal-shutdown-enters-sixth-day-threat-layoffs-looms-2025-10-06/ . (Reuters)
• White House warns mass federal layoffs possible if shutdown talks fail
• Excerpt: Administration says mass layoffs could start if negotiations make no progress.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-says-layoffs-will-start-if-shutdown-talks-going-nowhere-2025-10-05/ . (Reuters)
• Key Supreme Court cases to watch in the new term
• Excerpt: Legal observers preview major constitutional cases shaped for the October term.
• Source: https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/10/upcoming-big-supreme-court-cases-preview/ . (Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |)
WORLD
• Israel, Hamas mark two years since Oct. 7 attack amid continued fighting
• Excerpt: On the war’s second anniversary, fighting continues and diplomatic talks persist amid heavy devastation.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/reactions-two-year-anniversary-hamas-attack-israel-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
• Gaza ‘ruin’: in-depth account of two years of conflict and devastation
• Excerpt: Long Guardian feature documents infrastructure collapse, mass displacement and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
• Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/oct/07/the-ruin-of-gaza-how-israel-two-year-assault-has-devastated-the-territory . (The Guardian)
• World Bank lifts China 2025 growth forecast to 4.8%, warns 2026 slowdown
• Excerpt: Short-term rebound noted; structural headwinds expected to temper 2026 growth.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/world-bank-lifts-china-2025-gdp-forecast-48-ahead-slowdown-next-year-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
• The ruin of Gaza — multi-media investigation into two years of war
• Excerpt: Extensive reporting reveals infrastructure collapse, humanitarian blockade and civilian toll.
• Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/oct/07/the-ruin-of-gaza-how-israel-two-year-assault-has-devastated-the-territory . (The Guardian)
• Fact check: AP/others didn’t declare Trump disqualified for Nobel — clarifies misinformation
• Excerpt: Reuters fact-check rebuts a circulating misinterpretation about Nobel nominations and Trump.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/associated-press-did-not-say-donald-trump-was-disqualified-nobel-prize-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
• Markets pause after AI stocks push S&P to records; politics take a back seat
• Excerpt: Equity indices mixed as AI optimism offsets political risk; yields inch higher.
• Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-06/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates . (Bloomberg)
• World Bank revises up China growth for 2025, flags 2026 slowdown
• Excerpt: Upgraded 2025 forecast to 4.8% but warns of medium-term headwinds.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/world-bank-lifts-china-2025-gdp-forecast-48-ahead-slowdown-next-year-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
• Global M&A, AI deals keep markets buoyant despite geopolitics
• Excerpt: Deal flow in tech and AI supports sentiment as capital chases growth opportunities.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/global-markets-view-usa-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
• 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for superconducting quantum experiments
• Excerpt: Laureates honoured for macroscopic quantum discoveries foundational to quantum computing.
• Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/oct/07/nobel-prize-in-physics-awarded-to-scientists-quantum-mechanics . (The Guardian)
• OpenAI publishes new guidance to disrupt malicious AI uses (October 2025)
• Excerpt: Policy document outlines technical and operational steps to limit harmful AI misuse.
• Source: https://openai.com/global-affairs/disrupting-malicious-uses-of-ai-october-2025/ . (OpenAI)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• EU readies new AI strategy to reduce dependence on U.S. and China
• Excerpt: European plan aims to scale local AI platforms across healthcare, defence, and industry.
• Source: https://m.economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/eu-to-unveil-new-ai-strategy-to-reduce-dependence-on-us-and-china-ft/articleshow/124316211.cms . (The Economic Times)
• AI spending, deals overshadow politics in markets commentary
• Excerpt: Analysts say AI commercialization is the primary near-term market driver.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/global-markets-view-usa-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
• Dinesh D’Souza’s new film “The Dragon’s Prophecy” debuts amid Oct. 7 anniversary
• Excerpt: Documentary frames Oct. 7 and Israel’s case in religious-historical terms; premiers Oct 6–9.
• Source: https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2025/10/06/the-dragons-prophecy-watch-dsouzas-epic-oct-7-documentary-n4944455 . (pjmedia.com)
• Film, media coverage intensify around Gaza anniversary and commemoration events
• Excerpt: Documentaries and media projects revisit Oct. 7 and wartime narratives.
• Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-live-updates-egypt-host-ceasefire-talks/?id=126242055 . (ABC News)
RELIGION
• Hostage families mark Sukkot near Netanyahu’s residence; prayers and protests continue
• Excerpt: Families of hostages held by Hamas lead Sukkot commemorations and appeals to leaders.
• Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-07-2025/ . (The Times of Israel)
• Religious leaders globally weigh in on Gaza anniversary, call for humane responses
• Excerpt: Mixed appeals for ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability circulate across confessions.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/reactions-two-year-anniversary-hamas-attack-israel-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
SPORTS
• Trevor Lawrence’s late TD lifts Jaguars over Chiefs in dramatic Monday night win
• Excerpt: Lawrence’s 1-yard TD with 23 seconds left gives Jacksonville a 31-28 victory.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/trevor-lawrences-dramatic-late-td-lifts-jaguars-over-chiefs–flm-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
• NFL injury roundup: several starters out or trending toward extended absences
• Excerpt: Week-to-week injuries reshape fantasy and roster decisions across the league.
• Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-season-week-5-notable-injuries-news-from-sunday-games . (NFL.com)
• MLB NLDS matchups underway; viewing and schedule guides published
• Excerpt: National League Division Series streaming and schedule guides available for viewers.
• Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/mlb-nlds-series-streaming-guide-how-to-watch-full-
HEALTH & MEDICINE
• CDC shifts COVID vaccine guidance; endorses shared decision-making approach
• Excerpt: CDC stops broad promotion of COVID shots, advising individualized clinician–patient decisions.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-pulls-broad-support-covid-shot-2025-10-06/ . (Reuters)
• Acting CDC director urges separate MMR vaccine formulations for young children
• Excerpt: CDC calls on manufacturers to explore monovalent measles/mumps/rubella formulations.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/acting-cdc-director-oneill-calls-vaccine-makers-separate-combined-mmr-shot-2025-10-06/ . (Reuters)
• Measles cases and outbreaks continue across regions in 2025, authorities monitor spread
• Excerpt: Multiple jurisdictions report clusters; health departments urge vaccinations.
• Source: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html . (CDC)
WEATHER
• Hurricane Priscilla strengthens to Category 2 off Mexico’s Pacific coast
• Excerpt: Priscilla intensifies; watches issued for parts of Baja California Sur.
• Source: https://apnews.com/article/4c12f2b189e76d9035b585fa6b5b75f1 . (AP News)
• Severe flooding hits Hanoi as storm season intensifies in northern Vietnam
• Excerpt: Torrential rains inundate streets, disrupt flights and close schools in Hanoi.
• Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/hanoi-flooded-again-storm-season-brings-more-rain-vietnams-north-2025-10-07/ . (Reuters)
• Wildfires and smoke continue to cause casualties and infrastructure damage globally
• Excerpt: Recent analyses link fatalities and long-term damages to extended wildfire seasons.
• Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-07/wildfires-more-lethal-economically-damaging-report-finds/105853650 . (ABC)
OPINION
From PJ Media
• “The Dragon’s Prophecy” — D’Souza’s film on Oct. 7 — D’Souza frames the Oct. 7 attacks and Israel’s history in religious-historical terms.
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2025/10/06/the-dragons-prophecy-watch-dsouzas-epic-oct-7-documentary-n4944455 . (pjmedia.com)
• “Here’s the Smoking Gun: UNRWA Knew About Oct. 7 in Advance” — Asserts evidence implicating UN agency prior to Oct. 7.
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2025/05/19/heres-the-smoking-gun-unwra-knew-about-oct-7-in-advance-n4939929 . (pjmedia.com)
• “UK cop interrogates man for a post about Hamas…” — Cultural/political critique of law-enforcement responses in UK.
https://pjmedia.com/lincolnbrown/2025/10/01/uk-cop-interrogates-man-for-a-post-about-hamas-but-does-not-know-what-hamas-is-n4944344 . (pjmedia.com)
• “The Gazan Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Israeli Hospital…” — First-person/feature on a terror incident and its aftermath.
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2025/10/01/the-gazan-suicide-bomber-who-attacked-israeli-hospital-that-saved-her-life-n4944341 . (pjmedia.com)
From Legal Insurrection
• “Deradicalizing Gaza: Trump’s Marshall Moment?” — Analysis of Trump’s Gaza peace proposal and regional implications.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/10/trumps-gaza-ceasefire-plan-and-the-marshall-plan/ . (Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |)
• “Netanyahu prepares immediate implementation of Trump plan” — Reporting/analysis on Israel’s response to the plan.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/10/netanyahu-israel-prepares-for-immediate-implementation-of-trump-peace-plan-after-hamas-signals-partial-agreement/ . (Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |)
• “Upcoming Big Supreme Court Cases – Preview” — Conservative legal preview and commentary.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/10/upcoming-big-supreme-court-cases-preview/ . (Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |)
• “NYU cancels Federalist Society event over protest fears” — Campus free-speech and protest coverage.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/10/nyu-law-school-cancels-federalist-society-event-with-ilya-shapiro-over-fear-of-protesters/ . (Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |)
From NewsBusters
• “Column: Genocide Against Christians? That’s Not News” — Media criticism piece on coverage priorities.
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2025/10/01/column-genocide-against-christians-thats-not-news . (https://newsbusters.org/)
• “Charlie Kirk sent Netanyahu letter on misinformation war” — Coverage of PR/communication strategies.
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/steve-malzberg/2025/10/03/charlie-kirk-sent-netanyahu-letter-how-win-misinformation-war . (https://newsbusters.org/)
• “Morning Joe says quiet part out loud: Dems don’t want government” — Media criticism/opinion.
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/isaac-white/2025/10/06/morning-joe-says-quiet-part-out-loud-dems-dont-want-government . (https://newsbusters.org/)
• “CNN applauds Trump’s ‘nefarious ways’ when used against Israel” — Media framing critique.
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/mark-finkelstein/2025/10/06/cnn-suddenly-applauds-trumps-nefarious-ways-when-used-against . (https://newsbusters.org/)
From Lucianne
• “Poll: Majority Say Republicans Will Win Shutdown Fight” — User-forum style opinion on shutdown polling.
https://www.lucianne.com/2025/10/07/poll_majority_say_republicans_will_win_shutdown_fight_157346.html . (Lucianne)
• “No Debate, Just Hate” — Culture-war commentary posted Oct. 7.
https://www.lucianne.com/2025/10/07/no_debate_just_hate_157351.html . (Lucianne)
• “Trump’s energetic leadership style finds strong backing” — Aggregated commentary on polls.
https://www.lucianne.com/2025/10/06/trumps_energetic_leadership_style_continues_to_find_strong_voter_backing_in_october_i_and_itipp_poll_157321.html . (Lucianne)
• “Latest French government’s collapse deepens Macron crisis” — Forum-posted link and commentary on French politics.
https://www.lucianne.com/2025/10/07/latest_french_governments_collapse_within_14_hours_deepens_macrons_political_crisis_157349.html . (Lucianne)
From American Thinker
• “Shutdown 2025: The Democrats Strike Back” — Opinion tying the shutdown to partisan tactics.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/10/shutdown_2025_the_democrats_strike_back.html . (americanthinker.com)
• “The Two-Tiered Justice Sham” — Commentary on perceived disparate legal treatment.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/10/the_two_tiered_justice_sham.html . (americanthinker.com)
• “Hamas: ‘Peace I leave you’ — NOT!” — Opinion on Gaza actors and peace prospects.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/10/hamas_peace_i_leave_you_not.html . (americanthinker.com)
• “Democrats cannot tolerate Republican presidents” — Political history/opinion piece.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/10/democrats_cannot_tolerate_republican_presidents.html . (americanthinker.com)