Episode Details

Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with business news: Home sellers are starting to blink on prices according to The Wall Street Journal. That could mean tough times ahead for home builders as buyers become more cautious about spending big bucks. Next up in the same category, concerns over the U.S. fiscal outlook might keep long-end Treasury yields elevated, also from The Wall Street Journal. Now moving into top stories: Russell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges according to AP News. It's a serious case that has been making headlines around the world. And speaking of health, The Washington Post shares advice on how to take care of your knees throughout different stages of life, from your 20s all the way into later years. Shifting gears now to world news: In Yemen, deadly Houthi attacks keep a Saudi airport closed as President Trump considers U.S. strikes in response, reported by CBS News. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says Russia is striking energy facilities despite claims of an energy ceasefire made by former President Donald Trump, according to AP News. Let's talk tech: There's a big sale going on at the PlayStation Store with over 50 PS5 and PS4 games up for grabs as part of Player’s Choice Sale in North America and Europe. And CNN explores why we love dressing up for jobs we don't even have yet, delving into the psychology behind our fashion choices. In international news: The Tom Cruise film Divergent could lose a whopping $245 million at the box office according to BBC reports, as it struggles alongside another movie called The Social Reckoning. And finally in entertainment: A heartwarming story from The New York Times about one grieving mother who turned her loss into something positive by giving away Mariners tickets and making new friends through a season of baseball. Now for some good news to end on a high note: A teen's wish to return kindness she received has seen her lemonade stand become a $5 million charity engine, truly showing how small acts can grow into big impacts. And in history, October 12 marks several moments that brought joy and positivity around the world. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.