Elon Musk shared a post by Erika Kirk urging millions to return to church, amplifying what she described as a call for a spiritual “revival.” Musk, who often comments on religion and culture, signaled support for the message as it spread widely on social media.

J.K. Rowling said she has no plans to reconcile with Emma Watson after the actress expressed affection for the author but opposed her views on transgender issues. Rowling remarked that while Watson is free to voice her feelings, she too has the right to speak openly, which she now intends to do.

With the Nobel Peace Prize due on Oct. 10, speculation is rising over potential winners, including whether President Donald Trump could be in contention. The process begins with nominations from politicians, academics, and past laureates. A Nobel Committee shortlists candidates, conducts months of reviews, and announces the laureate in Oslo.

U.S. pharmaceutical lobby group PhRMA said Monday it will launch a new website in January allowing patients to buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers. The initiative aims to bypass pharmacy benefit managers and other middlemen, a move the group says could lower costs and improve patient access.

In Kabul, children spend their days carrying water through dusty alleys instead of attending school, highlighting Afghanistan’s worsening water crisis. Families say the daily struggle for clean water has become an ordeal, reflecting the broader humanitarian challenges facing the country as resources grow increasingly scarce.

Turkey has joined Spain, Italy, and Greece in monitoring an aid flotilla bound for Gaza that seeks to challenge Israel’s naval blockade. Turkish drones have circled the flotilla for three days, as organizers press ahead despite warnings, raising tensions in already volatile regional waters.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Mayor Eric Adams’ withdrawal from the race does not alter the challenges faced by struggling residents. Speaking ahead of the November 4 election, Mamdani stressed that issues like housing, affordability, and public services remain central to voters’ concerns.

President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed a U.S.-sponsored Gaza peace plan. The proposal includes a ceasefire, staged hostage releases, and international oversight for aid and reconstruction. Trump called it a step toward stability, though Palestinian officials criticized the deal as exclusionary.