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Sign up for this newsletter Read online     By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell  Email Listen to this briefing Good morning. It's Monday, Oct. 7, and if you've ever had a dream in black-and-white, here's the science behind that. Now let's get to the news.   It has been one year since Hamas's Oct. 7 surprise attacks on Israel. Looking back: About 1,200 people were killed and at least 250 taken hostage, including Americans. Israelis marked today's anniversary with ceremonies and protests. Since then: A year of war has devastated Gaza — killing more than 41,000 people — but not destroyed Hamas. A new Israeli offensive in Lebanon is causing more bloodshed. In the U.S.: Some American Jews have faced an identity crisis following the Oct. 7 attacks. Read this story         JD Vance said Donald Trump would end funding to Planned Parenthood. What to know: The comments from Trump's running mate, made this weekend, were in contrast to recent, softer messaging on abortion from Trump and other Republicans. Other election news: Trump would add twice as much to the national debt as Kamala Harris, a study found. And Democrats are urgently trying to "Trump-proof" their states. One more thing: The Steele dossier author says he has more Trump dirt in a new book. Read this story           A new Supreme Court term begins today. Last term: Justices issued several blockbuster rulings on Trump's immunity from prosecution and place on the 2024 ballot, as well as social media regulation and abortion pills. Up next: The court will take on issues including ghost guns, internet porn and gender-affirming care for minors — find a list here. And justices could tip the election. Read this story         Another hurricane is barreling toward Florida. All times Eastern. Source: National Weather Service. (Dylan Moriarty, Aditya Jain and Szu Yu Chen/The Washington Post) The forecast: Milton will probably hit the state's west coast by midweek, with Tampa Bay especially vulnerable — track it here. Hurricane Helene debris could be a major hazard. Recovery from Helene continues: In Georgia and North Carolina, entire towns are in ruins. And the emergency response has been undermined by conspiracy theories. Read this story         ADVERTISEMENT     Overdose deaths appear to be declining sharply in the U.S. The numbers: Estimated deaths declined about 10% in the 12-month period ending in April 2024, with about 101,000 dying from overdoses, according to preliminary CDC data. Why? Efforts to crack down on deadly fentanyl may be paying off, along with greater access to opioid addiction treatment and overdose-reversal medication. Read this story         Meta unveiled its most advanced AI video technology yet. What is it? Movie Gen, which can transform text to video from a simple prompt, creating Hollywood-style movie clips. It's not yet available to users. The bigger picture: Tech companies are racing to create AI models that can generate video. But critics say AI video could spread misinformation online and threaten jobs. One more thing: Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg has bro-ified himself. Here's how he did it. Read this story         Scientists are working on greener, more affordable air conditioning. The idea: To transform AC units from cooling machines into humidity gulpers. They would mitigate the Southern Hemisphere's hotter and wetter climate while using less power. Why it's needed: Cooling accounts for nearly 4% of annual greenhouse gas emissions — twice as much as planes. And the number of AC units is expected to triple worldwide by 2050. Read this story         Before you go … find your next read: Here are 10 noteworthy new books. Plus: Four novels to help you fall in love with fantasy and sci-fi. One more good read: The controversial tool police are trying to keep secret. And finally … test your news knowledge with The Post's daily quiz, On the Record. Click here to play. Or try our word game, Keyword. You're all caught up. See you tomorrow. (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post) Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Prefer push notifications? Download The Post's app to get one when The 7 publishes.    We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Plant Powered by Voraciously for our 12-week guide to cooking more plant-forward meals. Recipes, techniques and tips on Tuesdays. Sign up »

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