Day: October 8, 2024

7AM ET 10/08/2024 Newscast
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Disaster relief officials try to push back on rampant misinformation about hurricane relief. Why presidential candidates appear on podcasts. And Israelis mark one year after Oct. 7. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter . Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Megan Pratz, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The WSJ’s Tarini Parti and Natalie Andrews talk us through the issues–from abortion and Medicare to fracking and marijuana–that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have changed their stance on as they try to win votes. Plus, a judge rules that Google must make it easier for app stores to compete on Android. And, Samsung issues a rare apology over an expected earnings miss. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6AM ET 10/08/2024 Newscast
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A Florida mayor says people will die if they ignore evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall. The presidential candidates have been discussing what US support for Israel would look like if they get elected. Meanwhile, Israel’s military is striking on multiple fronts in the Middle East. A mayor in Mexico has been killed just one week after taking office. And, an airline has apologized after an R-rated movie played on every screen onboard a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do Black voters feel about the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees? AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on one poll.

The Royals started out slowly but ended by evening up their AL Division series, winning 4-2 against the Yankees. Correspondent Tom Mariam reports.

The Kansas City Chiefs remain the AFC’s only unbeaten team after defeating the New Orleans Saints, 26-13. Correspondent Greg Echlin reports.