Smerconish, CNN et al
Enten: Likely Electoral College Blowout, Newsweek
Despite tight polls, polling analyst Harry Enten predicted an “Electoral College blowout” between Harris and Trump, with a 60% chance the winner will exceed 300 electoral votes.
Harris Hits 50%, Tipp Insights
Harris pulled ahead to a 50%-47% lead in the TIPP Tracking Poll, as growing voter frustration with the economy and the country’s direction adds pressure to an already tight race.
28 Million Have Cast Votes So Far, CBS News
Early voting is underway in 47 states, with over 28 million ballots cast as Democrats lead in mail voting, Republicans in in-person turnout, and records set in Georgia and North Carolina.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Journalists, Associated Press
Israeli airstrikes hit Khan Younis, Gaza, killing 38, and a compound in Lebanon, killing three journalists, with officials alleging the strike intentionally targeted those covering the conflict
What Else Is on the Ballot?, Axios
On Nov. 5, voters in 41 states will decide 159 ballot measures on major issues, including abortion rights, voting methods, marijuana legalization, and educational choice.
Health Test: Stand on One Leg, Study Finds
Good news for all you funambulists! A study found that the ability to balance on one leg is the most reliable indicator of aging, declining faster than grip strength or walking speed.
Agree or Disagree: The election outcome will not be as close as the polls suggest.
66.79% – Agree
33.21% – Disagree
*Percentage of 33,878 votes
CNN.com
1. Campaign trail
On Thursday, Harris campaigned with former President Barack Obama in Georgia, where they issued parallel warnings about what a second Trump presidency would look like.
2. Space X
Astronauts aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down safely off the coast of Florida earlier today.
3. Israeli hostages
Talks on a possible hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza are expected to resume this weekend, though there is little expectation of a breakthrough before the US presidential election, sources tell CNN.
4. Extreme weather
Climate experts say the most intense rain events are getting heavier and more frequent as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution. A warmer atmosphere is capable of soaking up more moisture like a sponge and wringing it out in the form of gushing rainfall.
5. Lead paint
The EPA on Thursday finalized stricter rules for identifying and cleaning up lead paint dust in homes and child-care facilities across the US. Even low levels of lead exposure can hurt brain development in children and lead to lasting health effects. Lead has been phased out of paints in the US for decades, but it is still found in many older buildings.
