Today is Thursday, October 20.

We'll tell you what's behind some of those political ads

you've been seeing.

Spending on this year's midterms is on track to set a record.

And what it means that Russian President Putin

has declared martial law.

Also, the FDA has authorized a new option

for a COVID-19 booster, how it's different, and who's eligible.

Plus, why health officials want to pull a certain pregnancy

drug off the market?

What you know about the different types

of dates on our food labels.

And when you can see a light show in this sky this week,

those stories and even more news to know in today's episode.

Welcome, welcome to The Newsworthy,

all the day's news in around 10 minutes.

Fast, fair, fun, and on the go.

I'm Erica Mandy.

Thanks so much for being here.

You're ready.

Let's do this.

Our new report says spending on the midterm elections

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