Good morning. You are reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it in your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.

Today’s best stories

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump headed West yesterday to deliver closing arguments. of the campaign among voters in the swing states of Arizona and Nevada. Both candidates hope to win over Latino voters in the United States and talk about border security, one of the main issues of the campaign. While in Arizona, Harris criticized remarks Trump made at a rally Wednesday, where he said he would protect women “whether they like it or not.” She presented the comment as a warning about the potential consequences of a second Trump presidency for women.

• Almost every day this week, Harris jumped on things Trump said to emphasize his argument that he’s not fit to hold office, tells NPR’s Tamara Keith First. Trump is working to win over Latino voters and distance yourself from the “trash” comment a comedian spoke about Puerto Rico at one of his rallies. Trump is also trying to take back the narrative after President Biden appeared to say that Trump supporters were trash before clarifying that he was talking about the comedian’s bad joke.

The Ministry of Labor will provide an update on the labor market this morning. This follows several economic reports released this week that showed the U.S. economy look in good shape.

• Next jobs report expected to show significantly slower job growth for Octoberaccording to NPR’s Scott Horsley. This slowdown is influenced by factors such as the Boeing strike and other labor unrest, as well as the temporary effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Over the summer and early fall, consumer spending grew at an annual rate of 3.7%, mainly supported by strong wage gains. Overall, economic data released this week was largely positivewith falling inflation, rising wages and healthy economic growth.

Thousands of labor activists will go door-to-door in swing states this weekend because they have a lot to gain in this election. Over the past four years, many believe the Biden-Harris administration has supported them by joining them on the picket lines, creating more union jobs through legislation, and expanding hourly eligibility. additional. Some say they now view Trump as a threat because he adopted policies during his presidency that weakened federal employee unions.

• NPR’s Andrea Hsu says unions know Trump has a lot of support from white, working-class voters, including some of their members. In their investigation, they plan to highlight Trump’s recent comments joking with Elon Musk about firing strikers, recalling that he hated paying overtime and would simply hire more workers to avoid that. Even if they make great efforts, the persuasion phase of the campaign is largely completeHsu said. But on the other hand, previous research also shows that simply asking people if they intend to vote increases the likelihood that they will do so.

Behind the story

I have suffered from OCD for most of my life. It started in fourth grade with a fear of vomiting and grew into a fear of germs, sick people, any moving vehicles, and situations with no clear outcome.

In middle school I couldn’t eat anything without first saying a prayerotherwise I was convinced I was going to throw up. I had to drop out of my Spanish minor in college, which required studying abroad, because I refused to board a plane where I or anyone near me risk of vomiting.

I took my first flight in five years in January and I’ve taken 16 flights since!

Growing up, my parents and I had heard about OCD, but we didn’t know it could manifest in the way I felt it. This lack of understanding delayed my diagnosis and eventual treatment – ​​and I’m not alone.

Those who have violent or sexual intrusive thoughts also tend to delay treatment. because they remain silent, according to Dr. Christopher Pittenger, director of the Yale OCD Research Clinic. They know their thoughts are irrational, but they can’t get rid of them.

I talked to people who live with a variety of intrusive thoughts harming themselves or others, questioning their own sexual orientation, and breaking up with their partner even though they are in healthy relationships.

I’m not offended when people say “I’m so OCD” while they really mean “I like to keep my space tidy” – but until there is a better understanding of the scale of the disorder, it won’t get any easier for those of us who suffer from lesser-known forms of OCD to get help.

Weekend Picks

/ Projector photos

/

projector Photos

Find out what NPR watch, read and listen this weekend:

Movies: Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin play cousins ​​in A real pain. The film presents a thoughtful and impactful narrative about family, friendship and the burden of the Jewish past, as well as how individuals cope with their stories of suffering.

Television: The diplomat offers a different view of politics: one in which wise collaborators often take the lead behind the scenes of government and where many of the people involved are genuinely interested in improving lives, even if their actions may lead to negative outcomes. The new season is now on Netflix.

Books: In his memoirs, BrothersAlex Van Halen reflects on his relationship with his younger brother and guitarist Eddie, highlighting the decades they spent making music together.

Music: After 15 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was eclipsed from the top spot by Morgan Wallen “To love someone.”

Games: Dragon Age: The Veilkeeper features excellent combat and charming companions, but you might feel disappointed if you’re looking for a return to the series’ origins.

Food: Want to add more spice to your child’s lunch box? Here is six quick meals you can get started in less than 30 minutes.

Quizzes: A perfect mix of celebrities and politics in this quiz, it’s almost like it was made just for me. I made it, do you think you can match my perfect score?

3 things to know before you leave

David Ryder/Getty Images

/

Getty Images

1. Union leaders for Boeing machinists are backing the company’s latest contract offer. This paves the way for a vote on Monday which could end seven-week strike.
2. Rapper Young Thug’s trial on gang, gun and drug charges is over. The Atlanta entertainer changed his guilty plea in a RICO case he was facing yesterday and filed a lawsuit. plea of ​​no contest on several charges.
3. ChatGPT now has a search engine function this will also provide links to sources for the answers it gives, according to OpenAI, the company behind the service.

This newsletter was published by Obed Manuel.

Copyright 2024 NPR