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A teen gunman kills four at an Oregon elementary school, Russian strikes cut power across Ukraine, drones hit ships in NATO waters, stocks rotate out of AI, and the Broncos win in overtime.
AP reported the attacks cut power to hundreds of thousands of households and wounded at least 15 people, amid strained relations between Kyiv and Washington. Reuters reported Russian drones killed three people and that Ukraine's energy ministry said more than 1 million consumers faced power cuts at some point.
Suspected Russian drones have struck tankers and cargo ships in NATO members' Black Sea waters. The Guardian reported seven sailors missing after strikes near Romania's coast, and NATO says it is monitoring the attacks.
Source: AP (also The Guardian, Politico Europe) (opens in new tab)
The BBC and Reuters reported the strike on the Al-Maashiq palace, which houses Yemen's internationally recognized government, killed five people and injured others. Officials said the prime minister and cabinet members were safe.
Police said a 16-year-old opened fire Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary and was shot and killed by a bystander. AP and the BBC reported two others, a student and a teacher, were hospitalized in critical condition.
The president is appearing Friday with Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson, according to AP and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Source: AP (also Atlanta Journal-Constitution) (opens in new tab)
AP reported the Dow rose 556 points to 52,177.69 Thursday while the S&P 500 added 0.3% and the Nasdaq 0.1%. Reuters said Eli Lilly and UnitedHealth led gains as Nvidia slipped after TSMC struck a cautious note on 2027. Stock futures were mixed early Friday, Reuters reported.
Congress passed the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, which would nearly double the tribe's reservation using federal land uncovered by dam removal, KNKX reported. Sen. Maria Cantwell's office said the bill passed the Senate unanimously.
Source: KNKX (also Congress.gov, Sen. Cantwell's office) (opens in new tab)
The measure would raise state K-12 funding 2% a year for a decade and needs 55% to pass, KKTV reported. Colorado Newsline reported on a new online tool letting voters test how NN and two income tax measures would affect the state's $1.6 billion budget gap.
Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold in overtime and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal, AP reported. Denver improves to 4-2 and Seattle falls to 3-3, according to the NFL game summary.
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