What You Need to Know About the Middle East, Oct. 9

The transcript covers several topics: Donald Trump's controversial remarks and the political fallout, a reminder about the upcoming presidential debate between Trump and Clinton, the impact of Hurricane Matthew on U.S. states and the energy sector, and Twitter's unsuccessful attempts to find a buyer, leading to a new strategy focusing on live video.

What was the reason for the calls for Donald Trump to step down from the presidential race?

• His financial policies

• His crude remarks about women

• His foreign policy views

• His stance on immigration

Which political figures were mentioned as withdrawing their support for Trump?

• Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan

• Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer

• Barack Obama and Joe Biden

• John Toon and John McCain

What was one of the major concerns following Hurricane Matthew?

• Increased tourism

• Crop damage in Florida and the Carolinas

• Rising unemployment rates

• Decreased fuel prices

Which companies were initially interested in acquiring Twitter?

• Amazon, Facebook, and Netflix

• Google, Salesforce, and Walt Disney

• Microsoft, Apple, and IBM

• Tesla, SpaceX, and Blue Origin

What strategy is Twitter planning to use to attract more users?

• Introducing a new messaging app

• Focusing on live video content

• Launching a new advertising campaign

• Partnering with other social media platforms