CNN 5 Things High-stakes Races, Airport Delays, Jeep SUVs Recalled and more
Nov 4, 2025
Key races across the country are heating up as voters prepare to make critical decisions. Travel anxiety rises with an impending government shutdown threatening mass delays. Authorities have made arrests linked to an explosion at Harvard Medical School. A major recall of 375,000 Jeep SUVs could spark safety concerns over battery fires. Additionally, a new UN report warns that the world is on track to exceed the 1.5C warming threshold in just a decade.
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High-Stakes Local Races Shape Voter Choices
- New York's mayoral race features Zoran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Curtis Lee Wah in a three-way contest.
- Voters cite rising rents and desire for experienced leadership as key drivers of their choices.
Shutdown Strains Travel And Food Programs
- The U.S. hit 35 days of a federal shutdown, tying the 2019 record and straining services.
- Travel and food assistance face major disruptions as unpaid essential workers and partial SNAP funding take effect.
What Jeep Owners Should Do Immediately
- Stellantis urges affected Jeep owners to park outdoors and avoid charging until repairs are available.
- Follow company guidance to reduce fire risk for recalled 4xe Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models.
