EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you start your day.

1. #RAIL STRIKE: The second of five planned national rail strikes is underway.

2. #SUTHERLAND SPRINGS: The gunman who killed 26 people in Texas had a history of domestic violence but got weapons following an Air Force mistake.

3. #BOYS CLUB: Some female TDs have spoken about a “macho” atmosphere in the Dáil but have said complaints are not on a par with the allegations gripping Westminster.

4. #SURVIVAL RATES: The number of cancer diagnoses in Ireland is continuing to rise every year, primarily due to an ageing and growing population.

5. FEUD: Four men arrested in Dublin’s north inner city last night were on their way to carry out a murder on behalf of the Kinahan cartel, gardaí believe.

6. #GROWING UP IN IRELAND: New research has shone a light on obesity rates among Ireland’s young people and the length of time they spend looking at screens.

7. #NERFARIOUS WAYS: Bono says he is ‘extremely distressed’ if some of his investments are not tax compliant.

8. #HOMELESSNESS: Two brothers who are homeless have spoken about waking up in the morning and not knowing where they will sleep that night.

9. #RISE OF THE BOLSHEVIKS: Today marks 100 years since the communist revolution in Russia.