Take a break from the partying and get caught up with the news with today’s Bwoglines!

Happening in the World: A tropical storm in the Philippines has unleashed severe flooding, causing landslides in the country’s southern provinces. Tropical Storm Nalgae began impacting the country on Thursday, with some areas recording their highest ever single-day rainfall totals. At least 45 people have been killed by the storm, which continues to churn north towards the capital Manila. (BBC)

Happening in the US: Paul Pelosi is expected to make a full recovery following injuries he sustained in a home invasion. The 82-year-old received a skull fracture after an intruder—who was looking for his wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—severely beat him with a hammer. Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, the attack has heightened fears of extremist violence in the US during this election cycle. (AP)

Happening in NYC: Workers at Trader Joe’s in Williamsburg have rejected unionization following a push to join Trader Joe’s United, which has successfully organized at two other locations: one in Hadley, Massachusetts and one in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Williamsburg store would have been the first of the city’s 14 locations to unionize, with workers pushing for higher wages and workplace safety improvements. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: Looking for some Halloween fun? On Monday afternoon from 2 to 5 pm, CUIMC will host Halloween Haven on Haven Plaza, located between Fort Washington Avenue and 169th Street. The festivities include a children’s book giveaway, goodie bags to take home, and more. This event is open to anyone in the community, and admission is free.

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