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October 22, 2024

Associated Press

Middle East Crisis Looms Over Election

The conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah continues to affect the Jewish, Arab, and Muslim vote as Harris attempts to balance her distributed support and Trump claims the conflict wouldn't have happened under him.
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Wall Street Journal

Will Pollsters Blow It Again?

With 2020 being one of the most "inaccurate performances" in 40 years, pollsters are analyzing the tactics of that election to see what the industry should be doing four years later — but there is concern and skepticism in polls' abilities.
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CNN

Central Park Five Sue Trump

The “Central Park Five” sued Trump for defamation over his September debate comments, alleging he falsely claimed they pled guilty to the 1989 case despite their 2002 exoneration.
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New York Magazine

Olivia Nuzzi Out at NY Magazine

New York Magazine cut ties with Olivia Nuzzi after an external review cleared her of bias. Though not mentioned in the statement, this follows undisclosed revelations of a relationship with RFK Jr.
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New York Times

Jill Stein Just Won't Stop

People in Jill Stein’s life have implored her to abandon her bid for president, lest she throw the election to Donald Trump. She’s on the ballot in almost every critical state.
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New York Post

Bank of America Boss Loses Job

Bank of America removed executive Gary Howe from a top division after junior banker Leo Lukenas’ death sparked outrage over 100-hour workweeks and Wall Street’s grueling culture.
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538

What if the Electoral College Is Tied?

In a race to 270, what happens if a historic 269-269 vote occurs in the electoral college? Though statistically improbable, third party votes and the distribution of battleground state electoral votes lead to the most probable tie scenarios.
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Sports Illustrated

"I Love It to the Death of Me"

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, back from concussion protocol, rejected calls to retire, stating, “I love this game to the death of me,” as he prepares to face the Cardinals Sunday.
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Fox 5 Washington DC

Booby-Trapped Yard Sign in VA

A political sign featuring Kamala Harris stirred up safety concerns and was investigated after a resident tipped it to police, who found there was no threat or illegality.
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Louder Sound

ELO Will Finally Switch Off

Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra announced their final show will be at London’s Hyde Park on July 13, 2025, concluding their Over And Out tour and 50-year music career.
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United Press International

Navajo Code Talker Gone at 107

John Kinsel Sr., one of the last surviving Navajo Code Talkers who used their language to send unbreakable codes during WWII, died at 107, leaving only two Code Talkers remaining.
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