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Hurricane Helene intensified into a dangerous Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico before hitting Florida’s Big Bend area late Thursday night. The National Hurricane Center in Miami warned of “catastrophic and deadly” storm surge, which could reach up to 20 feet in certain regions, along with powerful, destructive winds. Over 1.1 million customers in Florida are without power, according to utility tracker PowerOutage.us, with another 70,000 outages reported in Georgia. Multiple weather-related fatalities have been linked to Helene. Two people were killed in Wheeler County, Georgia, according to county coroner Ted Mercer, who told CBS News by phone. No further details were released. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during a late-night news briefing that one person died in the Tampa area when a traffic sign struck a vehicle. DeSantis stated that around 3,500 National Guardsmen were ready to assist with emergencies.

OK Ladies, Donny promised to be your protector. Now, according to him, you’ll live “Happy, healthy, confident and free.” Here’s a little jingle that turns his creepy words into a revealing song that makes you think a bit.

Unbiased headline news – This election could be the closest presidential contest since 1876, but a normal polling error could also result in a decisive victory for one candidate. According to 538’s latest election forecast, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a 57-in-100 chance of winning the upcoming election in November, while former President Donald Trump stands at 42-in-100. This suggests the race is essentially a toss-up, as both polling data and underlying factors—what 538 calls “the fundamentals”—indicate that either candidate could easily prevail come November. — The Pentagon announced Monday that additional U.S. troops will be deployed to the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, and the European Union warns it is turning into a “full-fledged war.” Department of Defense press secretary Major General Pat Ryder informed reporters during a press briefing that “a small number of additional U.S. military personnel” would be sent to the region “to support our existing forces.” Ryder did not provide details on the number of troops or whether extra equipment like ships or aircraft would accompany them. — Over the weekend, U.N. discussions continued, while the U.S. Secretary of State met with officials from Ukraine and Italy to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s energy sector. During their fifth meeting, the G7+ Ministerial Group gathered amid the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. At the meeting, the group emphasized “our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal and unjust attacks on Ukraine and its energy infrastructure,” according to a joint statements. — Caroline Ellison, a central witness in the conviction of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison for her involvement in one of the largest financial fraud cases in history. The 29-year-old former crypto executive pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with the federal fraud and conspiracy case tied to the cryptocurrency platform. Ellison cooperated with prosecutors, providing key testimony during the trial of Bankman-Fried, who is also her former boyfriend. — NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease while testifying Tuesday before the House Ways and Means Committee. Favre appeared before the committee as part of an investigation into the misuse of welfare funds in Mississippi, a scandal that has tarnished the former Green Bay Packers star after his retirement. At the hearing titled, “Reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: States’ Misuse of Welfare Funds Leaves Poor Families Behind,” Favre criticized state officials for failing to safeguard federal TANF funds from fraud and abuse. — The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of using its market dominance to suppress competition in the debit card industry. The lawsuit alleges that Visa’s practices harm consumers and businesses by inflating costs. According to the complaint, Visa penalizes merchants and banks that opt for alternatives to Visa’s own payment processing systems for debit transactions, despite the availability of other technologies.

In a recent BBC interview, Donald Trump said he will never run again if he loses against Harris. He will be done with politics for good. This is a huge incentive for Democrats to get out in masses so we can finally be done with this Trump/ MAGA madness once and for all. He could also be gaslighting his cult so they come out in big numbers.

Unbiased headline news – Lebanese health authorities reported that over 274 people were killed and more than a thousand injured as Israeli military forces intensified aerial raids. The military stated the raids were aimed at preventing an attack by Hezbollah on Israel. Health Minister Dr. Firass Abiad said 1,024 people were injured, including children, women, and paramedics. The BBC, citing the Lebanon Health Ministry, reported the strikes were the most violent since Hezbollah, backed by Iran, entered the conflict to support Gaza on October 8th. Lebanese media referred to the strikes as “Israeli madness.” — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has begun efforts in the United States to lobby both current and prospective leaders to endorse his vision for winning the war against Russia. This week, Zelensky is set to present his “plan for victory” to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and key figures including Republican nominee Donald Trump and lawmakers on Capitol Hill. He also plans to meet with leaders of the Global South and the G7 to discuss his strategy. — At least 18 high-rise buildings in Kharkiv, Ukraine, suffered damage following Russian military strikes overnight, according to the city’s mayor. Eight people were hospitalized due to the attacks, with one house sustaining significant damage. City officials said victims are being temporarily housed in hostels, while volunteers are assisting those in need. The assault is part of a continued series of Russian attacks targeting residential areas in Ukraine. — Murders in the United States dropped by 11.6% in 2023, according to FBI statistics released Monday morning. The murder rate fell from 6.2 per 100,000 people in 2022 to 5.7 per 100,000 people in 2023. Violent crime overall, a key issue for voters in the presidential race, saw a 3% decline from 2022 to 2023. An FBI spokesperson noted that the decrease in murders marks the “largest drop” since the agency began collecting such data. — Jurors delivered a verdict Monday in the Boulder grocery store shooting case. They found Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa guilty of the March 22, 2021, shooting that killed 10 people at the South Table Mesa King Soopers, along with numerous other charges. Jurors were tasked with determining whether Alissa, who admitted to the shooting, was legally sane at the time of the attack. — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ extensive music catalog has experienced a surge in streams following his recent arrest and the unsealing of an indictment. Under his various aliases — Diddy, Puff Daddy, and P. Diddy — his music saw an 18.3% increase in on-demand streams during the week of his arrest, according to industry data firm Luminate. Combs is facing charges related to federal sex trafficking and racketeering.

Melania Trump snatched $237,500 from a gay fundraiser to speak at the event in support of an LGBTQ group. Trump and his campaign tried to keep this silent! This shouldn’t come as a surprise because of her past of modeling lesbian-type nude photos and her greed for money.