On today’s episode: Will the death of Hamas’s leader bring an end to the war? The Economist on what comes next. Nebraskans will choose between historic, dueling abortion questions. Washington Post reporter Annie Gowen lays out the stakes. Author and journalist Porter Fox is the latest guest on Apple News In Conversation. He explains why hurricanes are only getting deadlier — and why we shouldn’t be surprised if they show up in unexpected places. NBC News reports on the annual Al Smith charity dinner, which former President Trump attended and Vice President Harris skipped. CBS News reports that Robert Roberson, who faces the death penalty for controversial charges related to shaken-baby syndrome, received a last-minute stay of execution. NBC News has what we know so far about the death of One Direction’s Liam Payne. And finally, can Sabrina Ionescu do it again? USA Today on how the exciting WNBA finals have led to record viewership.

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.