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What you need to know today · Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Politics and regulation lead the day: the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, a Russian diesel import deal before the midterms, and renewed scrutiny of youth vaping. Also in the news: new guidance on child obesity drugs and the 49ers' 5-0 start.

  1. 1 ICE Search of Omar's Home Raises Political Targeting QuestionsAn immigration search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home raises questions about executive oversight and political retaliation before November's elections.
  2. 2 FDA weighs tighter e-cigarette rules as teen vaping persistsA rise in youth vaping brings renewed scrutiny from federal regulators, and investors are watching nicotine makers' stocks.
  3. 3 49ers' Perfect Start Tests NFL Competitive BalanceThe 49ers are 5-0, prompting questions over whether NFL scheduling and salary cap rules truly level the playing field.
  4. 4 Trump Eyes Russian Diesel Deal Before MidtermsA surprise Russian diesel import deal is being weighed on Wall Street for its effect on refiners and fuel prices before the midterms.
  5. 5 Global Health Bodies Restrict Pediatric Weight-Loss DrugsNew international guidelines advise against weight-loss drugs for children under 10, challenging US drugmakers' pediatric obesity plans.

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