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Ceasefire next steps, military paychecks, NC redistricting & more
CNN 5 Things
Oct 14, 2025
Many unanswered questions remain about how peace will be maintained in Gaza. As the government shutdown continues, the Pentagon is pulling money for research to pay troops. North Carolina is the latest state to announce a redistricting push. Several parts of the country have been hit by stormy weather and floods. Plus, how Space X’s latest rocket launch went down.