Thursday’s eight-item briefing covers developments in Richmond, Fairfax, Maryland and Washington, including a public safety center opening and a new golf-course lease. Updated federal reports show faster economic growth and September household spending and inflation figures.

U.S. officials have told several Middle East allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and for possible Iranian retaliation, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said three oil tankers exploded and caught fire after hitting sea mines on an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO reported one vessel on fire off Oman and gave no cause.

Intel reported $16.5 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 21%, as data center sales climbed 78%. Reported net income fell, while adjusted earnings improved. The company expects the PC slowdown to continue through at least the first half of 2027.

Kylian Mbappé apologized to Chinese fans over a Mao Zedong meme remark after three Chinese companies ended their agreements with him.

Taylor Swift watched husband Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, alongside Este Haim and Caitlin Clark, People reported.

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has received a $7.5 million, three-year grant from Lilly Endowment to help more of the nation’s 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers identify themselves, find peer support in their communities and get services tied to their quality of life.

Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.