Morning Headlines - Friday, Nov. 1, 2024

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day and the end for a little humor to go with your news!

U.S. and World Headlines

Largest Drug "Super Lab" In Canada's History Busted With Record Amount Of Fentanyl, Chemicals And Guns Seized

Canadian police dismantled what they said Thursday is the largest, most sophisticated illicit drug "super lab" in the country, saying they had seized "a record number of illegal firearms, synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals."

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they believe organized crime ran the operation where there was mass-production and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine across Canada and internationally.

Average Rate On A 30-Year Mortgage In The US Rises For Fifth Straight Week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August.

The rate rose to 6.72% from 6.54% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. That's still down from a year ago, when the rate averaged 7.76%.

Instagram-Famous Squirrel Seized By US Authorities

The man caring for an internet-famous squirrel named Peanut is pleading with New York authorities to return it after it was seized by authorities.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) raided the home of Mark Longo on Wednesday following complaints of potentially unsafe housing for the animal.

Boeing Union Backs Sweetened Contract Offer That Could End Strike, Sets Vote For Monday

Boeing and its machinists’ union have agreed on a new negotiated offer to raise worker pay and potentially end a crippling strike that began seven weeks ago with a vote on the new proposal set for Monday.

The union urged workers to approve the contract.

Trump Sues Cbs For $10B Over Harris’s ‘60 Minutes’ Interview

Former President Trump is suing CBS News over a “60 Minutes” interview it broadcast with Vice President Harris earlier this month that he and his allies have claimed was edited to cast her in a positive light.

The lawsuit, which seeks $10 billion in damages and was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas alleges the network engaged in “partisan and unlawful acts of election and voter interference through malicious, deceptive, and substantial news distortion.”

Wisconsin Headlines

Republicans, Democrats Work To Restore Voter Trust In Wisconsin, Around The Nation

For two and a half hours on a rainy Thursday evening, Kathy Bernier did what she’s spent the past year doing: trying to restore faith in America’s electoral systems – and, along with it, faith in democracy.

On this night, she stood before about 30 local officials, poll workers and residents of this northern Wisconsin community, a place that has consistently voted Republican, and talked about election procedures and how to distinguish fact from fiction.

Transgender Issues, Crime, Immigration, Abortion Major Themes In Closing Ads In Key Assembly Races

Going into Election Day, Republicans are targeting Dems on topics such as transgender issues, support for crime prevention, and illegal immigration.

Dems are hitting Republicans on issues including abortion, outsourcing jobs and prescription drug prices.

And both Republican candidate Ryan Huebsch in the 94th AD and Dem David Marstellar in the 21st AD are facing attack ads for offensive comments they made online.

WisPolitics reviewed TV ads posted to AdImpact that were running Oct. 29 and 30 to provide a window into top Assembly campaigns’ final messaging going into Election Day.

Presidential Candidates Make Dueling Campaign Stops In Milwaukee Friday

Dueling campaign rallies are set to take place in Milwaukee Friday as both presidential candidates return to Wisconsin.

Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally at Fiserv Forum and Kamala Harris will be just minutes away in West Allis at Wisconsin State Fair Park for a concert and rally.

The Dnr Has Been Without A Secretary For A Year. Former Agency Leaders Say That’s A Problem.

For a year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has operated without a leader at the helm, and some former agency heads say Gov. Tony Evers may be waiting to see whether the election changes prospects for state Senate confirmation of his next appointee.

It’s the longest the agency has been without a DNR secretary in more than two decades, according to the Legislative Reference Bureau. Former DNR Secretary George Meyer said he can’t recall any significant gap in the office in more than 50 years.

UW Health Psychologist Recommends Coping Strategies For Election Stress

With the election now just days away, many people are feeling stressed about the outcome.

Experts are offering their advice on ways to combat these stresses over the rest of the election cycle.

The days are dwindling as we head toward Election Day and the polls say former President Trump and Vice President Harris are neck and neck.

UW-Health distinguished psychologist, Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, says voters are feeling the pressure.