The Washington Post
Israel Promises Restraint
Netanyahu assured the Biden administration that Israel would target Iranian military sites, not nuclear or oil facilities, signaling restraint to avoid escalating tensions ahead of the election.
Headlines
October 15, 2024
Fox News
Harris To Sit with Bret Baier on Fox
VP Kamala Harris will give her first formal Fox News interview with Bret Baier on Special Report this Wednesday in Pennsylvania, a key media move ahead of the 2024 election.
CBS News
FEMA Workers Adapt to Threats
EMA workers paused door-to-door recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats, amid growing safety concerns and disinformation about the Hurricane response.
New York Magazine
Plouffe: "Too Close for Comfort"
Harris’s senior strategist warned that the race is "too close for comfort" as the campaign faces tightening polls and declining support among Black and Latino men ahead of Election Day.
NBC News
U.S. Deepens Involvement in ME
The U.S. sent advanced anti-missile systems and troops to Israel, deepening its involvement after a Hezbollah drone strike killed four Israeli soldiers and injured 61.
Newsweek
The Latest Pennsylvania Polls
Harris and Trump will both campaign in Pennsylvania on Monday, as polls show a tight race with Harris leading by just 0.6 to 3 points in the battleground state that could decide the election.
CNN
Debate Over Bill Clinton Comments
The Trump campaign highlighted Bill Clinton's comments linking the death of Georgia student Laken Riley to immigration vetting failures to criticize Biden and Harris' border policies.
NBC News
Wounded Men Blame Secret Service
Two men wounded in the July assassination attempt on Trump at the PA rally blamed the Secret Service for negligence in their security response and plan to pursue legal action.
The Wall Street Journal
Sleeper Issue: Transgender Sports
Transgender participation in women's sports has become a key issue in the election, with Republicans targeting Democrats and appealing to voter concerns over fairness.
Axios
The West Wing's Podium War
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has blocked John Kirby, Biden's top foreign affairs spokesperson, from joining briefings, asserting more control since Anita Dunn's departure.
CNN
What Is the THAAD System?
The U.S. is deploying its THAAD anti-missile system, which can intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes, along with 100 troops to Israel to strengthen its defenses after recent Iranian attacks.
Vanity Fair
How Pelosi Forced Out Biden
Nancy Pelosi quietly orchestrated President Biden’s withdrawal after his debate, stepping in when other Democratic leaders hesitated and pushing him to make way for Kamala Harris.
NBC10 Boston
Kennedy Clan Buries a Matriarch
Ethel Kennedy, widow of RFK, was laid to rest Monday at age 96 after a stroke, with a private Cape Cod funeral honoring her legacy of human rights activism and raising 11 children.
New York Post
"You Joe?" — "I'm Bill"
A McDonald's worker in Georgia mistook Bill Clinton for Joe Biden in a viral clip, prompting the former president to laugh and remind her, "I'm Bill," while out campaigning for Harris.
Study Finds
More Screen Time, More Despair
A new poll shows heavy screen time is harming mental health, with Americans losing three days a month to online content and Gen Z losing even more, leading to guilt and worse moods.
USA Today
Iciest Continent Turning Green
Antarctica is rapidly greening, with vegetation expanding over tenfold in 40 years due to rising temperatures, showing the profound impact of climate change on the world's coldest continent.
The New York Times
Third-Party Candidates Are Wild Cards
In every battleground state this year, there is at least one third-party or independent candidate on the ballot. The Democrats have been more openly concerned than Republicans.
The Washington Post
Partisan Divide Over Fast Food
Campaign finance reports reveal a stark divide in fast food spending, with Republicans favoring McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, while Democrats opt for Panera.
People
"Pulp Fiction" Turns 30
Samuel L. Jackson celebrated Pulp Fiction's 30th anniversary, recalling he knew it was "something special" after its Cannes debut and that it drastically changed his life and image.
The Hollywood Reporter
Is OnlyFans Catfishing Users?
OnlyFans hit with billion-dollar lawsuit for using fake "chatters" to impersonate models and scam users, sparking outrage over deceptive practices.
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