365betÌåÓýÔÚÏßÊÀ½ç± is Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Let's get caught up.
Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this date in history:
***
MORNING LISTEN
***
TOP STORIES
***
TODAY'S NUMBER
4.9%
That’s how much the U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of 2023 � a remarkably strong gain despite high interest rates. Financial analysts say robust consumer spending fueled the third quarter growth as Americans splurged on goods, services, and travel.
Related
The economy expanded last quarter at the fastest pace in more than two years â€� and more than twice the 2.1% annual rate of the previous quarter.Â
***
TODAY'S QUOTE
“Anybody can run for president. I am going to protect my staff.�
� Judge Arthur Engoron on Thursday, defending his $10,000 fine against former President Donald Trump after he violated the gag order barring public comments about members of the judge’s staff. Trump has been issued gag orders throughout his legal battles to restrict his ability to publicly target court personnel, potential witnesses, the special counsel overseeing his cases, and his staff.
Related
Wednesday's courtroom drama previews the tensions mounting between Donald Trump's competing legal and political interests as he vies for the Republican presidential nomination while facing a litany of criminal and civil cases.
***
IMAGE OF THE DAY
***
TODAY IN HISTORY
***