Women on strike and a Mexican parade: photos of the day – Friday

A group of 28 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse has reported receiving death threats as they anticipate blame for their abuse. In a statement, the victims expressed their fears of escalating threats and urged police to investigate and provide protection. This warning comes as they await the release of files related to Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender.

During the recent US government shutdown, immigration agents arrested, detained, and deported tens of thousands of individuals across the country. This has resulted in a significant increase in the number of people held in immigration jails, with over 65,000 currently detained, marking the highest level of immigration detention in US history.

Workers within the US Department of Education have expressed that the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency are illogical and detrimental to morale. Employees report feeling overwhelmed as the administration strips programs and reallocates responsibilities, leading to a sense of trauma and uncertainty about their roles.

The CDC website has been modified to reflect Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s belief in a link between vaccines and autism, contradicting established scientific consensus. The change on the 'vaccine safety' webpage now states that the claim 'Vaccines do not cause autism' is not evidence-based. This alteration has drawn widespread condemnation from public health and autism specialists.

The Justice Department is investigating the handling of the mortgage fraud case involving California Senator Adam Schiff. The inquiry focuses on whether two allies of former President Trump influenced the investigation, as prosecutors face challenges in building their case. The investigation is overseen by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

The US job market added 119,000 jobs in September, as reported in a monthly jobs report delayed by six weeks due to a federal government shutdown. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the highest level since 2021. This figure exceeded analysts' expectations of 51,000 new jobs for the month.

A recent incident involving President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One has sparked significant outrage. During a press gaggle, Trump directed an insult at a female reporter, calling her 'piggy' while pointing angrily. This incident has gained traction on social media, contributing to a growing list of controversial remarks made by the president in recent days.

The WNBA's latest collective bargaining proposal includes a maximum salary exceeding $1.1 million, with revenue sharing provisions. The minimum salary is set to surpass $220,000, and the average salary would exceed $460,000. This proposal was discussed in recent league meetings, as officials aim to finalize a deal before an impending deadline.