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Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with entertainment news. Saturday Night Live took aim at Donald Trump’s Republican allies in the cold open of their latest episode. And Gypsy Rose Blanchard is urging her fans to sign an online harassment petition honoring her late fiancé Ken Urker, calling it a way to turn pain into purpose. Moving on to business headlines. Levi's is cashing in on the nostalgia trend by bringing back '90s styles. Meanwhile, Americans are feeling increasingly glum according to recent data, but economists seem to be over it. Now for some top news stories of the day. The Houthis have claimed an attack on Aramco as tensions escalate in Yemen. And Christa Pike remains in critical condition after a botched execution, her lawyer reports. Shifting gears to international news now. Ares is demanding BT make payments as TalkTalk teeters on the brink of administration. Over in sports, Wales faces Denmark in the Uefa Nations League with some interesting stats and head-to-head comparisons. In world news today, members of the Green Party have backed a motion declaring 'Zionism is racism.' And finally, turning to technology for one quick story. Space Marine 2 has received a massive anniversary update from Warhammer Community. Now for our feel-good segment at the end. Finalists in The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are winning big laughs with their hilarious entries. And speaking of rare finds, scientists have a new ghost lobster on their hands, going to school to help crack genetic mysteries just in time for Halloween. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.