The 7: Plummeting Kennedy Center ticket sales; former prince Andrew; daylight saving and your health; and more

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Premium Sale: Unlock three extra accounts for one low price. Billed as $3 every 4 weeks for the first year, then $17 every 4 weeks. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE   By Izin Akhabau and Jamie Ross Listen to this briefing Good morning. It's Friday, Oct. 31 — happy Halloween! We hope none of you are dressing up today in these nerdy political costumes. Now let's get to the news. A classified U.S. report found hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations. What to know: A State Department watchdog listed Israeli actions in Gaza that could break U.S. law, including the killing of World Central Kitchen workers bringing aid to Palestinians. Why? U.S. law bars security assistance to foreign military units credibly accused of human rights abuses. But the incidents in the report would take years to review, officials said. Read this story       Some of the government shutdown's most significant impacts are about to hit. Tomorrow: SNAP and Head Start programs are set to start losing funding. About 1 in 8 Americans could see cuts or delays to food assistance. See who receives SNAP benefits here. Who do Americans blame for the shutdown? More people say President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are at fault than Democrats — look at this new polling. Read this story       Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump's takeover. Seats are empty minutes before the beginning of a National Symphony Orchestra program at the Kennedy Center on Sept. 11. (Travis M. Andrews/The Washington Post) Thousands of empty seats: Sales for orchestra, theater and dance performances at the D.C. arts institution are the worst they've been since the pandemic, a Post analysis found. Also in D.C.: Senators and public health advocates are demanding that the White House prove last week's East Wing demolition did not expose workers and passersby to asbestos. One more thing: In Trump's GOP, the once-mighty tea party movement is hard to find — here's why. Read this story       The Pentagon is readying thousands of National Guard "reaction forces." The details: Up to 23,500 service members are being trained for civil unrest missions in U.S. cities. It suggests military forces in urban centers could become the norm under Trump. Zooming out: Concerns about crime in the U.S. are falling, according to this new poll. What else to know: A retired police officer posted a Charlie Kirk meme — he spent a month in jail. Read this story       Britain's King Charles stripped his brother Andrew of his prince title. The details: Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and must leave his royal residence over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Why now? It follows the release of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir. She said she was forced to have sexual encounters with Andrew as a teenager, which he denies. Read this story       Covid during pregnancy could be linked to autism, according to a new study. The findings: Children born to women who contracted the coronavirus faced a higher risk of autism and other neurological differences. Researchers analyzed more than 18,100 births. If you're concerned: Experts say the study highlights the importance of getting coronavirus vaccines during pregnancy. But vaccination rates are falling — find out the best time to get your shot. Read this story       Advertisement   The semiannual clock changes probably won't be abolished any time soon. What to know: Trump has pledged to end daylight saving time. But, after a showdown in the Senate this week, that appears less likely. Dreading this weekend's time change? You're not alone — 47% of Americans oppose the switches. New evidence says they could even harm your health. Read this story       Before you go … want to feel a little bit better? Here's how much you need to exercise. Want to treat yourself? Try Arby's new steak nuggets — they're better than they look. One more good read: Forest bathing is all the rage. Our columnist tried it out with eight Harvard doctors. And finally … take a game break: News quiz: 10 questions, and don't forget the bonus wager. It's your weekend edition of On the Record.    Word game: One word to spell 'em all! Can you solve today's Keyword in 6 guesses? Crossword: It's time to solve! Play now.    Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game.   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow with our new weekend newsletter. (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. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Well+Being Get our weekly newsletter with tips and guidance on living well. 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