The Australian lawmaker hit by a car in an allegedly deliberate attack has now had both her legs amputated, her husband of 40 years Phil Haines announced. cnn.it/3UyQ9GN

Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is spending about $80 million between September and Election Day to support Democrats in the midterms, his team said, providing a significant boost to the party in the closing stretch of the campaign season. cnn.it/4zPsJvX

A woman who sued Cornell University last month over an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024 said she felt "unsupported and disbelieved" by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff shortly after she reported her alleged sexual assault, according to a letter she wrote to two senior Cornell faculty members. cnn.it/4hVwJVv

Several Trump administration officials, advisers and close allies describe a toxic mix of jockeying for power and preemptive finger-pointing ahead of the midterms. "It's more brutal than any other situation in modern times in the White House," said one Trump ally. "You can't trust anybody here." cnn.it/4zKoeTc

Elon Musk, the CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla, voiced support for merging the two companies during an earnings call, though he said it is ultimately up to special shareholder committees from each company. cnn.it/4zKY6aQ

Camera traps – motion-activated devices that are used to capture images of wildlife – have been used by researchers since the 19th century to monitor populations, track migration and study behavior. Along with their modern cousin, the wildlife livestream, they've gained popularity among Gen Z. cnn.it/4iuOf2W

Since 2021, Christina Applegate has been one of the most famous advocates for living with multiple sclerosis. Now she says recent testing using new technology has led doctors to conclude that she does not have MS. "This may come as good news … but I'm back at square one," Applegate said. cnn.it/4zKSvBn

The Federal Emergency Management Agency sought to acquire two executive jets upgraded with military technology for agency leaders even as the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, has struggled to put multiple planes it has purchased to use. cnn.it/4Bm3G5e

Investigators have interviewed Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's sister, Sahra Noor, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the matter. It comes as the Justice Department is investigating the Democratic congresswoman, focusing on immigration fraud related to suspected false statements made on government paperwork and a potential conspiracy, CNN previously reported. CNN has reached out to lawyers for Omar and attempted to reach Noor for comment. cnn.it/4zIZzhY

25 must-visit destinations for 2027, according to National Geographic: cnn.it/4sh2wDO

President Donald Trump announced at a Kansas rally that his administration is introducing an $8 billion aid package for farmers in the face of high diesel and fertilizer costs. cnn.it/4yvIQxu

Memphis leaders are set to consider a contentious plan to pause new data center developments for up to a year – two weeks after a meeting on the issue led to protests, calls to police and a fist fight at City Hall. cnn.it/4i6vscX

The oil-rich province of Alberta has rejected the pathway to secession and will remain part of Canada, public broadcaster and CNN newsgathering partner CBC News projected. cnn.it/4yCwqE5

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series for the third time in franchise history, booking a Fall Classic showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers. cnn.it/3VKJoSC

A Russian-made satellite recently came within a mile of a commercial satellite that could provide national security services to countries like Ukraine. cnn.it/47wixw3

Mississippi's attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in the June shooting death of a 1-year-old boy while responding to a shoplifting call. The conclusion of the state's investigation follows months of mourning and calls for justice. cnn.it/4z0O5X6

The Trump administration’s cuts to weather satellites will set the country back nearly a decade, experts say. The loss of data used to observe, forecast and research extreme weather could prevent the US from making major advances in weather prediction in the coming years. cnn.it/4k6eD4o

Jon Stewart will remain at the helm of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” through December 2028, extending his once-a-week hosting role through the next presidential election. cnn.it/4icKQod

President Donald Trump has called on New Mexico to change its name to "New America" — the latest example of him seeking geographical name changes that fit his political agenda. cnn.it/487WdsM

Chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour announces that she will leave CNN next June after a 43-year career at the network cnn.it/4hY7PDe