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Unbiased headline news – More than 1.5 million voters have cast early ballots in Georgia, a key battleground state. As the presidential race nears its conclusion, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a tight contest in several crucial states with just under two weeks remaining. The Georgia Secretary of State’s office announced Monday that more than 1.5 million voters have cast their ballots early in person across the state as of Monday afternoon. — A new series of Israeli airstrikes hit multiple locations in Lebanon, some dangerously close to Beirut’s only international airport. Israel had previously indicated it would target the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association, which it claims functions as Hezbollah’s unofficial financial institution. The strikes followed an attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea by a drone. Neither Netanyahu nor his wife were home at the time, and no casualties were reported. — Florida health officials are seeing a rise in Vibrio vulnificus cases, a bacteria that can cause severe flesh-eating infections, following recent hurricanes. On Friday, the Florida Department of Health released updated data showing several counties with increasing cases. The department reported on its website that Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties have seen an “unusual increase due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.” — The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue missions in Roswell after historic rainfall led to severe flooding. The flooding, which occurred in and around Roswell and Chaves County, left at least two people dead. Among those affected was a local sheriff who had to climb onto his police truck for safety after it became submerged in water up to the windows. Guard officials reported that 309 people had been rescued since Saturday, with 38 transported to hospitals for undisclosed injuries. — The five men known as the “Central Park Five,” who were wrongfully convicted of assaulting a jogger in 1989, filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump for defamation following his remarks during the September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Antron Brown, and Korey Wise, who were cleared of all charges in 2002 and now identify as the “Exonerated Five,” accused Trump of falsely connecting them to the crime during the Sept. 10 debate, despite knowing the claims were false. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a decisive international response to North Korea’s involvement in Russia’s war in Ukraine, citing evidence of troop deployments from Pyongyang. “We have undeniable proof that North Korea is supplying not only industrial workers but also military personnel to Russia,” Zelensky stated in a video address. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service confirmed Friday that North Korea is preparing to send around 12,000 soldiers to aid Russia in the conflict.

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Unbiased headline news – Russian air defenses intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones on Sunday over Russia’s western regions, according to Moscow officials. Meanwhile, 17 people were injured in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih following a ballistic missile attack. Such large-scale aerial assaults remain uncommon in Russia over two and a half years after Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 110 drones were destroyed during an overnight attack targeting seven Russian regions. Many of the drones were aimed at the border region of Kursk, with 43 reportedly shot down. — Ukrainian officials and South Korea’s intelligence agency claim North Korea is sending thousands of troops to assist Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. “North Korea is supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine with both weapons and personnel,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Friday on social media. “These are not mercenaries. These are regular units, which Moscow intends to use as cannon fodder.” Calling the move a “serious escalation” in the conflict, Sybiha added, “The Euro-Atlantic community must realize that the DPRK is invading Europe alongside Russia and take immediate action.” — Two people were killed due to heavy rainfall and flooding overnight in Roswell, New Mexico, according to New Mexico State Police. Nearly 300 individuals were rescued by the National Guard, according to local city officials. “Many motorists found themselves stranded after their vehicles were trapped in floodwaters across multiple streets,” the City of Roswell said in a statement. “Some had to wait on top of their submerged vehicles for rescue, while others were swept into the river channel.” Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with local police and fire departments working alongside state police, the National Guard, and other agencies. — Officials in Georgia were on-site Sunday investigating the collapse of a ferry dock gangway that resulted in seven deaths and six people being critically injured on Saturday. A crowd had gathered on Sapelo Island, located about 70 miles south of Savannah, for an annual event celebrating a community of descendants of enslaved people when the gangway collapsed. The island is managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, which also operates the ferry service. Approximately 40 individuals were on the gangway when it gave way. — Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold at major retailers like Walmart and Target are being recalled over potential contamination by listeria bacteria, according to the manufacturer. TreeHouse Foods announced Friday that it initiated a voluntary recall after routine testing at its plant revealed possible contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with Canadian food regulators, have been notified. Listeria infections can cause mild symptoms such as fever and diarrhea, but can also lead to more serious health issues. — Approximately 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Postal Service, which includes retroactive pay raises and a commitment to provide workers with air-conditioned trucks. The deal, which still requires ratification by union members, is set to last through November 2026. Letter carriers have been working without a new contract since the expiration of their previous one in May 2023. They have continued working under the terms of the expired contract. Both the union and the Postal Service expressed support for the agreement, which was announced on Friday.

Unbiased headline news – The situation in northern Gaza is described as “beyond horrific,” with severe hunger and overcrowded hospitals, as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, international aid organizations report. Israeli forces last week ordered evacuations in several northern regions, including Beit Hanoun, Jabalia, and Beit Lahia, as they work to encircle Hamas fighters suspected to be in the area. Medical workers in northern Gaza report receiving calls from across the region, but ambulances are unable to reach the wounded. — France’s foreign minister expressed support for Ukraine’s plan to end the war with Russia, telling reporters in Kyiv that he would collaborate with Ukrainian officials to gather international backing for the proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed Kyiv’s “victory plan” earlier this week, aiming to bring Russia to the negotiation table to end its invasion. The plan is currently under review by Ukraine’s Western allies, whose support is crucial for Ukraine’s defense. A significant aspect of the plan is a potential NATO membership offer, which Western nations are hesitant to consider until after the war concludes. — More than 15 million people in California, including residents of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, are under fire weather alerts due to dry, windy conditions. Forecasts predict relative humidity as low as 5% in some areas, with wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph. These factors, along with dry soil and vegetation, could lead to rapid fire outbreaks and spread. California Fire has increased staffing across the state during the Red Flag Warnings, which are expected to remain in effect through Monday afternoon. — Three major tobacco companies are set to pay nearly $24 billion to resolve a lengthy legal dispute in Canada, according to a proposed settlement. Philip Morris International announced that a court-appointed mediator submitted the proposed settlement for its Canadian affiliate, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, addressing tobacco-related lawsuits. Similar settlements were filed for JTI-Macdonald Corporation and Imperial Tobacco Canada LTD. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following reports of four crashes, including one that resulted in a pedestrian fatality. NHTSA reports that the FSD system failed to “respond adequately to reduced visibility conditions.” The crashes occurred in conditions such as sun glare, fog, or airborne dust while the vehicles’ FSD mode was activated, according to NHTSA. — Gold prices reached an all-time high as uncertainties surrounding the Middle East conflict and the U.S. presidential election drove investors to seek safe-haven assets. This surge in gold prices is not a mere fluctuation. Gold has increased by approximately 32% since the start of 2024, surpassing the S&P 500’s 23% rise and the Nasdaq’s 28% gain over the same period. The sustained growth is largely attributed to expectations of lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve, which typically align with rising gold prices.

Unbiased headline news – Sean “Diddy” Combs is seeking to learn the identities of his alleged victims in preparation for his May 5th criminal trial. His legal team filed a letter asking the judge to compel prosecutors to reveal the names. Combs, who is currently incarcerated on sex trafficking charges, argued that anonymous claims are fueling “a hysterical media circus” and harming his reputation. His attorneys stated they requested federal prosecutors to name the alleged victims mentioned in the indictment, but the prosecutors opposed the disclosure. — At least 147 people have died following the explosion of a tanker in Nigeria, according to the country’s National Emergency Management Agency. The petrol tanker exploded after the driver lost control in the town of Majiya, located in northwestern Nigeria, Shi’isu Adam, a spokesperson for the Jigawa regional police, told reporters. Eyewitness videos from the scene show disturbing footage of smoke and flames engulfing the area around the overturned vehicle. — A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with listeria has now expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. This expanded recall now includes ready-to-eat meals distributed to U.S. schools, restaurants, and major retailers, according to federal officials. Products involved in the recall include prepared salads, burritos, and other items sold at stores such as Costco, Trader Joe’s, Target, Walmart, and Kroger. The meat in these products was processed at BrucePac’s Durant, Oklahoma, facility. — Almost two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez gathered in Los Angeles to urge the district attorney to support the brothers’ resentencing, as they continue to serve life sentences. Lyle and Erik Menendez “were betrayed by those who should have safeguarded them — their parents, the system, and society,” said Joan Andersen VanderMolen, the sister of Kitty Menendez, at a press event. In the 1990s, VanderMolen noted, “The world was not ready to accept that boys could be raped. … Today, we understand that reality.” — A Seattle police officer was caught on body camera footage risking his life to rescue a man from train tracks with only “seconds to spare,” officials reported. The Seattle Police Department released the video on Tuesday showing the heroic efforts of the officer and his colleagues who responded to a report of a man spotted on a ledge over the tracks near King Street Station in Seattle’s Pioneer Square area. — Nebraska felons who have completed their sentences will be able to register to vote and participate in the November 5th general election, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday. “We issue the peremptory writ directing the respondents to immediately comply with L.B. 20,” the court’s ruling stated. Five Nebraska Supreme Court justices supported the decision to affirm the voting rights of felons in the upcoming election, while two justices dissented. Approximately 7,000 felons will be affected by the decision.

Unbiased headline news – The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon has confirmed that its peacekeepers stationed in the southern part of the country will remain in place. This decision comes despite the Israel Defense Forces firing on their positions and ongoing demands for their withdrawal to the north. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, speaking at a news briefing in New York, stated that after consultations with the Security Council, “the decision was made that UNIFIL would currently stay in all its positions.” — North Korea has destroyed sections of two key roads that connect with South Korea, according to Seoul’s military, as tensions remain high over recent provocations across the border. “The North Korean military carried out an act of detonation on October 15 at around 12:00 with the presumed purpose of blocking the connecting roads in the Gyeongui line and Donghae line areas, and is currently conducting additional work using heavy equipment,” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a text message to reporters. — While much remains to be done, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commended the progress made in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton, emphasizing that power has been restored faster than ever before after such a major storm. Although about 150,000 customers are still without power, and rivers continue to rise in some flooded regions, the state is providing free gasoline to residents struggling to refuel their vehicles. DeSantis highlighted that over 4 million customers had their power restored within a week of the Category 3 storm. — A tragic accident in Tennessee claimed the life of a child who was accidentally run over by a tractor while playing near a haunted hayride, authorities reported. Detectives from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office, responded to the scene to investigate how the child ended up under the tractor. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details have been released at this time. — The United States has fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million over its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were barred from boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt, after traveling from New York to Germany. The U.S. Transportation Department noted that this is the largest fine ever imposed on an airline for civil-rights violations, though Lufthansa was credited $2 million for compensating the passengers, effectively halving the penalty. Most of the 128 passengers denied boarding were “wearing distinctive garb typically worn by Orthodox Jewish men.” — Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with a mass shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured near a Tennessee State University homecoming football event over the weekend. The suspects, Marquez Davis and DeAnthony Brown, both 24, were identified and arrested by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Photos of the men were released following their arrests, and both face charges of murder related to the incident near the Nashville campus.