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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
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In today’s newsletter: Parents online share how they’re discussing sexual assault with their kids in the wake of the Cornell allegations. Ukraine’s population declines as the war with Russia continues. And a report finds communication failures during the response to Los Angeles’ deadly fires.
Here’s what to know today.
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As the Cornell case continues to draw national attention, parents online are sharing how they’re teaching their children to challenge the culture that allows sexual violence to persist.
“I’m parenting to help them become the kind of man who stops this from happening,” said Brian Recker, a former pastor with over 450,000 followers on Instagram. Recker emphasized the importance of preparing his sons to speak up, even if it means challenging other male friends.
Research links open parent-child communication with healthier relationships and safer decision making. Psychologist Sumi Raghavan said this means that even as kids and teens begin to care more about their peers’ opinions, they’re still likely to view their parents as anchors for major decisions.
A willingness to discuss difficult topics like sexual assault sends a powerful message to children that “you are a person who they can talk to,” she said.
Read how to approach the conversations.
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More on the Cornell investigation:
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- Cornell University police spoke to witnesses and received anonymous tips about an alleged gang rape in the first weeks of its investigation two years ago, but the local prosecutor did not review the additional information before deciding not to bring charges.
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Russia’s invasion is making it increasingly challenging to find a partner and have children in Ukraine, contributing to a demographic crisis. There are now more than three deaths for every birth in the country, according to the Ukrainian Justice Ministry.
“Families have been torn apart,” said Ella Libanova, the director of the Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies in Kyiv. “To give birth to a child during the bombing, you need to have, I don’t know, what kind of nervous system.”
There are multiple factors behind Ukraine’s population struggles. Millions of refugees have fled. Russia has handed out passports to people in the regions it annexed. And Ukraine says as many as 20,000 children have been abducted and forcibly transferred.
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During last year’s fires in the Los Angeles area, police dispatchers had to temporarily route 911 calls through a single captain’s personal cellphone. So many calls came in that some firefighter units went “dark” — meaning dispatchers were no longer tracking them. Those in charge lost track of where crews were working and what they were doing.
These are just a few examples of emergency failures described in a new, comprehensive review of the deadly fires. The findings paint a picture of a response marred by poor preparation, communication issues and disorganized leadership that struggled to coordinate between jurisdictions.
Overall, the researchers found that L.A. authorities were not prepared or trained for such extreme conditions. The report says, however, that the shortcomings it outlines did not drive the tragedy.
Here’s what else was in the report.
NBC News followed two families as they navigated financial hardship, emotional trauma and the insurance crisis after the fires. Watch “The Cost of Recovery.”
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How much would you be willing to pay to see Harry Styles, or your favorite artist, in concert? Different people would have different answers to that question, depending on factors such as income, budget, or whether they prioritize spending on experiences. For companies selling products or services, knowing how much customers are willing to pay can be valuable information.
Lindsay Owens, president and CEO of Groundwork Collaborative, has a new book about how companies are using powerful digital tools and the rise of online shopping to determine the maximum price a customer will pay before walking away or switching to another product. It’s called “Gouged: The End Of A Fair Price And What That Means For Your Wallet,” and it is a great read.
Vicky Nguyen, NBC News’ Chief Consumer Investigative Correspondent, and I wanted to cover her book for television. We asked her where we could find some real-life examples of personalized pricing, and she recommended checking out prices on Stubhub. There, we found that the same ticket could vary in price.
— Jing Feng, producer, business and economy
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- A Flydubai pilot attacked his fellow pilot with the cockpit’s crash axe in an attempted terrorist attack, an official in the UAE says.
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- Where you live matters when it comes to prosecuting rape suspects. Here’s what to know about the time limits in your state.
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