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It’s Saturday, October 5 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Potential threats on the upcoming October 7 anniversary

• Discussion over why the Joker sequel is a musical

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

October 7 alert

FoxNews.com points out the grim remembrance: On Oct. 7, 2022, Hamas launched an attack on Israel, and the FBI/DHS warns the anniversary could incite violence in the U.S.

Ic3.gov notes that extremists and hate crime perpetrators are eyeing Jewish, Muslim, or Arab communities and events as potential targets.

The Hill says the threat isn't just from organized groups. Solo attackers inspired online pose real concerns, as advised by U.S. agencies.

And Haaretz underscores how law enforcement is doubling down on vigilance to protect communities amid these concerns.

Joker the musical

Economic Times: “Joker: Folie à Deux” hits the scene as a surprising musical twist — adding an unexpected upbeat vibe to Joker's dark world.

IGN says the twist helps the movie dive deep into Arthur Fleck's psyche – merging musical charm with courtroom drama. It gives Fleck new depths and a way to express his love.

The Ringer: Still, mixing music with legal drama left audiences scratching their heads. What’s up with that?

Comicbookmovie.com is way harsher. The move made it a bad movie and a bad musical. What a colossal waste of $200 million!

1) Granddaughter's quest reveals potential aid for thousands affected by Camp Lejeune's toxic water exposure.

2) Port strikes in the U.S. sparked panic buying of essentials, with social media documenting the rush.

3) San Jose's historic Sakauye farm, a symbol of Japanese American heritage, faces demolition for urban housing development.

4) Israel intensifies its military actions against Hezbollah, targeting areas across Lebanon.