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It’s Monday, October 7 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Revisiting last year’s October 7 attacks

• The LEGO movie about Pharrell Williams

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

October 7, one year later

It's been a year since the October 7 attacks. CS Monitor said they had a global resonance: A year later, the strike is still triggering major rallies and memorials.

The Times of Israel says the IDF has released new unpublished footage in commemoration. Times of Israel says the horrors uncovered in the new film underscores the event's enduring impact on victims' families.

Watch the footage for yourself here.

Israel21c had a similar take: The film serves as a powerful reflection of the Israeli nation's trauma. The attacks left 1,200 people dead.

On the other hand, Al Jazeera says the attack triggered “an ongoing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza” -- the anniversary of the strike comes as fears of an all-out regional war spike.

LEGO Pharrell

Pharrell Williams unveils his LEGO-animated film, “Piece By Piece,” showcasing his life story through music and colors, inspired by his synesthesia.

InsideNova highlights how “Piece By Piece” also focuses on Pharrell's journey from Virginia Beach to stardom -- with screenings at festivals like Telluride and London.

The Independent shared Pharrell's pride in LEGO’s involvement -- marking a unique medium to explore a Black man's story from a marginalized community.

949thebeat.iheart.com is excited about the new tracks, along with the whole thing.

Geo.tv emphasizes Williams' gratitude towards LEGO -- for supporting diverse storytelling, underlining the film's broader cultural significance.

1) Supreme Court decision supports Texas law, barring hospitals from providing emergency abortions that violate state ban.

2) Israel escalates its military presence in Lebanon as Hamas targets Tel Aviv with rockets.

3) US scientists Ambros and Ruvkun awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking work on microRNA.

4) Philip Banks, embattled top aide to NYC Mayor Adams, resigns amid federal corruption investigations.