Off The Press | Today's News Minute October 9, 2023 - WAR #breakingnews #news

The world’s focus continues to be on Israel and the weekend surprise Hamas attack on several sites. The Biden administration has sent in ships and arms. Israel has countered with a shutdown of Gaza. And both sides said hundreds are dead. We have all the stories up.

When the House returns to work this week, they plan to vote for Speaker. Despite expectations of several candidates fighting it out, the race has come down to the Republican’s Number Two, Steve Scalise, and outspoken rebel Jim Jordan, who has won former President Trump’s backing.

Get ready for another increase in the price of stamps. It’s surging to 68-cents. The only good news is that the change will come after Christmas cards are sent out.

And there’s bad news in the food world. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Michael Chiarello has died after suffering from a food allergy. He was just 61.

Israel Seizes Gaza https://www.offthepress.com/israel-seizes-gaza/

Mace, Whose Vote Helped Oust McCarthy, Backs Jordan For Next House Speaker https://www.offthepress.com/mace-whose-vote-helped-oust-mccarthy-backs-jordan-for-next-house-speaker/

Bidenflation Forcing Another Price Increase In Forever Stamp, Up Two More Cents https://www.offthepress.com/bidenflation-forcing-another-price-increase-in-forever-stamp-up-two-more-cents/
Food Network Star Dead At 61 From ‘Acute Allergic Reaction’ https://www.offthepress.com/food-network-star-dead-at-61-from-acute-allergic-reaction/