Tropical Depression Champi could become one of this year's strongest storms

Key Points:

• Jackie, the famous bald eagle known from a Big Bear Lake webcam, died in August from pathogenic avian influenza, with an autopsy revealing bird flu as the primary cause of her decline, alongside other diseases and rat poison in her system.
• House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain emphasized at a GOP rally in Michigan that the party has "more work to do" and criticized Democrats for policies she described as "communism," focusing on issues like taxes, border policies, and tax cuts.
• The holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Michael Desronvil, defended his truthfulness during jury selection despite questions about his past and denied doubts about Clancy’s guilt; a mistrial was declared after he refused to acquit.
• Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix who escaped in Yellowstone National Park, was safely recovered after weeks of eluding capture; authorities urged visitors to leave pets at home due to the park’s dangers.
• Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport recorded a 90-degree temperature on a late October day, setting a new record since 1871, reflecting broader trends of warming linked to human-induced climate change.
• Truth Social, former President Donald Trump’s social network, has seen a 30% decline in daily users over the past year despite Trump’s frequent posts, raising questions about the platform’s influence and reach amid ongoing ethical and legal concerns.