Level Headlines Daily Brief, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Daily Brief: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

Russia strikes Ukrainian rail hubs but spares energy sites, drones sink a cargo ship off Bulgaria, agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, a judge halts taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads, and the Broncos prepare for Seattle.

World

Russia strikes Ukrainian cities and rail hubs but spares energy sites for the first time since 'energy ceasefire'

Four people were killed in Kharkiv in the overnight strikes. Zelenskiy says Ukraine hasn't hit Russian refineries for two days. The Kremlin says 'contacts are ongoing.'

Source: The Star (Reuters) (opens in new tab)

Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; cargo ship sinks with 11 missing

The cargo ship HS Dignity sank Tuesday morning and five crew were rescued. Bulgaria has not formally said who was responsible.

Source: AP News (opens in new tab)

Houthi-run TV reports airstrikes on oil facilities near Sanaa after coalition warning

The Saudi-led coalition had warned people to leave the area around a state oil facility. Houthi-run TV then reported strikes west of the city, and the Houthis threatened retaliation.

Source: AP News (opens in new tab)

U.S.

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home under DOJ-authorized warrant

Reuters and BBC sources say the probe involves alleged immigration fraud in paperwork her late father filed. Omar says she won't be silenced; Democrats questioned the timing three weeks before the midterms.

Source: AP News (opens in new tab)

Judge orders administration to cancel remaining taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads

U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon in Manhattan also halted a $20 million DHS ad buy. The order lasts 14 days.

Source: Courthouse News (opens in new tab)

Money & Tech

Stocks mixed on light holiday volume; inflation report due Wednesday

Monday: S&P 500 -0.1% to 7,807, Dow +0.4% to 51,851, Nasdaq -0.4%. Oil rose about 2%: U.S. crude $93.74, Brent $106.65. The September inflation report is due Wednesday.

Source: AP (via Newser) (opens in new tab)

Chip stocks fall after China's CXMT reports memory-chip progress

Samsung fell about 7% and SK hynix more than 10%. Analysts say CXMT hasn't proven mass production.

Source: CNBC (opens in new tab)

Goldman profit jumps 39%; JPMorgan misses estimates

Goldman Sachs earned $17.01 a share; JPMorgan earned $5.57 a share. The Dow was up about 300 points early Tuesday.

Source: AP News (opens in new tab)

Washington State

Two killed in small-plane crash near Tonasket

The plane from Penticton, B.C., was found in the Aeneas Valley. Pilot Nicholas Grachanin, 61, and passenger Jim Merik were killed; the NTSB is investigating.

Source: WSDOT (opens in new tab)

Washington hit hardest in salmonella outbreak tied to broccoli sprouts

Washington has 24 of 32 U.S. cases. Recalls cover Evergreen Fresh Sprouts and seeds from Gardener's Basics, Eden Brothers and EAK Distribution; health officials say throw them out, don't eat or plant them.

Source: Washington State Department of Health (opens in new tab)

Colorado

Hickenlooper and Baisley meet in first U.S. Senate debate

Sen. John Hickenlooper and state Sen. Mark Baisley debated Sunday at CSU Fort Collins on living costs, fuel prices, Social Security, Iran and the Trump administration.

Source: Colorado Sun (opens in new tab)

Flu rising early in Colorado; officials urge shots by end of October

Last season set a record with 5,931 flu hospitalizations. CDPHE urges everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated.

Source: CDPHE (opens in new tab)

Manhunt underway after Thornton officer shot

The officer was wounded Sunday night and has been released from the hospital. Police say suspect Luis Arebalo, 37, is armed and at large; tips: 720-977-5069.

Source: CBS Colorado (opens in new tab)

Cooler weather follows record heat; mountain snow possible

Denver expects the mid-60s today and low 50s Wednesday; the central mountains could get 6-12 inches of snow Wednesday into Thursday.

Source: CPR News (opens in new tab)

Broncos

Broncos defense forces three turnovers as offense struggles in win

Denver is 3-2 after beating the Chargers 23-17. The offense went 1-for-12 on third down; Bo Nix had 123 passing yards and lost a fumble.

Source: AP News (opens in new tab)

Broncos could be without three starting DBs against Seattle Thursday

Kickoff is 5:15 p.m. PT on Prime Video. Pat Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga sat out Monday's practice; Riley Moss was limited.

Source: Yahoo Sports (opens in new tab)

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