Lebanese are asked to evacuate in the face of Israeli attacks, Trump rejects Harris’ invitation to debate and Lactaid announces recall

Good morning everyone. With autumn comes temperature changes that can affect your health. Here’s how to protect yourself. And now for the news.

WORTH KNOWING

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate

Israel has called on the Lebanese people to leave the areas where Hezbollah operates as Israel launched its most extensive air strikes yet against the group on Lebanon’s southern border.

Evacuations: Even in the north, in Beirut, people were ordered to keep a distance of 1,000 meters from all Hezbollah outposts, but a Lebanese official refused to comply, calling the order “psychological warfare.” [Reuters]

The answer: President Biden said the U.S. would do “everything in our power” to prevent a major war in the region. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said his country’s goal was to help displaced Israelis return safely to their homes near the northern border. [The Hill]

This week: Yesterday, world leaders opened the annual United Nations General Assembly, where US representatives plan to discuss the “scourge of war” in regions such as the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan. [AP]

IF YOU MISSED IT

🏀 A’ja Wilson’s MVP

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has been named WNBA MVP for the third time in her career. By receiving all 67 first-place votes, she becomes only the second player in league history to win the award unanimously. [Yahoo Sports]

⛈️ Storm preparation in the south

Meteorologists are urging millions of people along the Gulf Coast to prepare for the storm, as the storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the Caribbean and reach the U.S. land border by mid-week. [Fox Weather]

🏛️ Vote on state funding

Speaker Mike Johnson said the House of Representatives will vote this week on a three-month, bare-bones stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government running through Dec. 20 and avoid a pre-election shutdown. [NBC News]

🗳️ Rejection of the Trump debate

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted CNN’s invitation to debate former President Donald Trump on October 23. Trump declined the invitation, saying it was “too late” because early voting had already begun. [Yahoo News]

🥛 Lactaid recall

Lactaid’s parent company has initiated a voluntary recall of its lactose-free milk in 27 states due to possible almond contamination. So far, no illnesses have been reported. Here are the affected products. [USA Today]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

⚾ In baseball, the Cubs and Phillies begin a three-game series at 6:40 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [AP]

🏈 In football, the Jaguars and Bills take the field at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. [USA Today]

🎤 The voice The season 26 premiere begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg join as rookie coaches. [Billboard]

📺 The fifth and final season of 9-1-1: Lone Star begins at 8pm ET on Fox. Watch the trailer. [TVLine]

☀️ And don’t forget: Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword puzzle. Check the weather forecast for your region.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1980, reggae pioneer Bob Marley gave his last concert. Just two days after he was told that his melanoma had metastasized and eight months before his death, he still decided to give his concert in Pittsburgh. [Yahoo News]

3 QUESTIONS

…about fall pumpkin recipes

Now that fall is officially here, I asked Fanny Singer, who co-founded The Green Spoon with Greta Caruso, about her favorite ways to prepare pumpkin, a fall staple.

Lily: You both showed How to roast a whole kabocha squash. What recipes can I make with it?

Fanny: We love using it throughout the week. Here are a few ideas: You could make bean and squash tacos, squash scrambled eggs, and kabocha mac ‘n’ cheese.

Lily: What is your best tip for making sure the pumpkin turns out perfect every time?

Fanny: Don’t make the cooking technique too complicated! Just cut the whole pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, drizzle a little olive oil over it and fry it long and slow. It’s almost impossible to overcook it and it takes three minutes to prepare.

Lily: What quick side dishes can I make with leftover roasted pumpkin?

Fanny: You can make a nice substitute for mashed potatoes. Take a pumpkin without the skin, mash it thoroughly and then heat it in a pan with a little water or stock, a splash of whole milk or cream and a knob of butter. Add salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg and voilà!

Would you like more recipes? Here are some popular ones from Greta and Fanny. Subscribe to their newsletter.

MOMENT OF WELL-BEING

Identical twins Marilyn Wright and Madelyn Casper celebrated their 102nd birthdays together in Toledo, Ohio, earlier this month. They are closer than ever, with Casper describing herself as “like two peas in a pod.” [GMA]

Have a nice day. See you tomorrow!

💡 PS Before you go, your daily advice: If you want your laptop to last longer, you should clean it regularly. Here’s how. [How-To Geek]

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