The 5 things you should know this October 25: What is a “dirty bomb” and why is it dangerous?

This is Rishi Sunak. The 6 key states of the midterm elections. What does FC Barcelona need to be able to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League? This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first. 1.What is a “dirty bomb” and why is it dangerous? They have never been used in combat, nor have they been used by terrorist groups, and their real value as a weapon is in doubt. But “dirty bombs,” devices for dispersing radioactive material, are a possibility and have been generating concern and fear for decades. Now, once again, “dirty bombs” have hit the headlines around the world over Russia’s accusations. 2. ANALYSIS | America’s Next Trump “Circus” Former President Donald Trump and his movement pose new challenges to accountability, free elections and the rule of law, ushering in a new period of political turmoil. 3. The 6 Key Midterm States These states have multiple critical races that will determine control of the Senate, House, and state governments. What happens in these states will impact issues like abortion rights, economic policy, education, and the climate crisis, not just within their borders, but across America. An analysis of the United States mid-term elections 6:23 4. This is Rishi Sunak, the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom With his arrival in Downing Street, Rishi Sunak will make history: he will become the youngest Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in more than 200 years, the first belonging to an ethnic minority and the first Hindu to hold the position. Just seven weeks ago this seemed almost impossible. Who is Rishi Sunak? 1:27 5. Elon Musk runs out of time Tesla’s billionaire CEO has until 5 pm Miami time this Friday to close the $44 billion Twitter acquisition deal. Otherwise, he will face a trial that was previously delayed to allow both sides to finalize the deal. At coffee time The woman who travels the world with a small suitcase Flying with only hand luggage is now more desirable than ever. But for a traveler, even that isn’t minimalist enough. She goes on an adventure with only a small 12 liter shoulder bag. Los Angeles Officials Condemn Protesters Who Supported Kanye West’s Anti-Semitic Comments Los Angeles officials condemned the display of banners from a freeway overpass this weekend by a group of protesters who were photographed. The photos show their support for recent anti-Semitic comments made by rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye. 5 Things: Pro-Kanye West rally in Los Angeles 3:10 Madonna says Cardi and Kim K can thank her for this Three decades after the release of her album “Erotica” and her raucous book “Sex,” Madonna reflected on changing the rules on how women can now talk about sex in an Instagram story. Madonna leaves many intrigued by a TikTok video of hers 1:30 Kim Kardashian misses her birthday party because her private plane couldn’t land Kim Kardashian had everything ready to celebrate her 42nd birthday in Las Vegas over the weekend, but unfortunately it was not. What does FC Barcelona need to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League? FC Barcelona arrives at the match against Bayern Munich with one foot out of the Champions League: in order to advance to the round of 16, they need to have a good performance against a team that defeated them the last four times they met and they also need to Inter goes badly. The odds are not on your side. Inter give another blow to FC Barcelona in the Champions League 1:50 The figure of the day US$ 10,000 Yappy.com, an online retailer of gifts for pets, is looking for its next “Chief Fluff Officer”, a job that pays up to $10,000 a year. Company Offers Your Pet a Job and Pays Thousands of Dollars 1:03 Quote of the Day “You can trace the trajectory of my addiction if you measure my weight from season to season: when I’m carrying weight, it’s alcohol; when I’m skinny, it’s pills” Matthew Perry recounts how Jennifer Aniston confronted him about his substance abuse. Matthew Perry almost died at age 49 from addiction problems 1:07 And finally… Watch the moment a bear attacks a climber in Japan In Japan, a bear attacked a climber descending a cliff and the terrifying exchange was recorded. The man did something that experts recommend in such cases. Watch how a bear attacks a climber on a cliff 0 :41