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October 15, 2024

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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