Intro

CNN’s Bianna Golodryga has been in close touch with the families of Israeli hostages over the last year. She tells us about some of their experiences.

Youmna El Sayed, a correspondent for Al Jazeera English, has been reporting from inside Gaza. She talks about what the year of war has been like for Palestinians under Israeli bombardment. 

Zack Beauchamp, a senior global correspondent for Vox, speaks to Apple News In Conversation on how the outcome of the U.S. presidential election could shape the conflict.

A recent gang attack in Haiti forced thousands of people to flee their homes. Reuters examines what’s behind rising violence in the country. 

The Southeast is bracing for Hurricane Milton, days after Helene. The Miami Herald has more. 

The Washington Post reports on how avian flu is threatening America’s bald eagles.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.