Nightly Briefings

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

NPR reported that President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection. BBC News reported a major fire at a Canadian military base that left four people dead and dozens injured, and Fox News reported the UN maritime chief's warning that the Strait of Hormuz crisis has trapped about 6,000 sailors. Pat also checked local Erie prices for eggs, milk and gas, with sources linked below.

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• Trump endorses Netanyahu for reelection (NPR)
• Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured (BBC News)
• Strait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief says (Fox News)
• ALDI Goldhen Grade A Large Eggs, 1 dozen, $1.85 (ALDI, 4728 Buffalo Rd, Erie)
• ALDI Friendly Farms milk, 1 gallon, $4.91 (same store)
• AAA Erie metro average regular gas, $4.747
• Sam's Club Erie (7200 Peach St, members), regular $4.479, posted Oct 20, 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026

Pat's Oct. 19 briefing covered four stories, all reported by the Washington Times. Officials identified the U.S. airman who died after a rappelling fall at a college football game in Texas, and a Houthi missile strike reportedly killed at least 53 Yemeni government troops. The briefing also noted that the parents of a Bend, Ore., school shooting victim hired attorneys, and that a Minnesota teen accused of plotting an attack at the Mall of America will stay in jail.

• U.S. airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified (Washington Times)
• Houthi missile strike on Yemeni government forces kills at least 53 as war escalates (Washington Times)
• Parents of Bend school shooting victim hire attorneys to investigate school plans and gun purchase (Washington Times)
• Minnesota teen accused of plotting terror attack at Mall of America to remain jailed (Washington Times)