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Pager Blasts Rock Hezbollah, Associated Press
A wave of pager explosions killed at least 12 people and injured thousands in Hezbollah-controlled areas of Lebanon and Syria, with the militant group blaming Israel for the remote attacks.
Harris Opens Largest Lead Yet, FiveThirtyEight
Kamala Harris holds her largest lead yet in FiveThirtyEight’s 2024 forecast, winning 61 of 100 simulations, with recent polls and post-debate momentum boosting her edge over Trump.
Maher: Trumpism Won’t End With Trump, Mediaite
Bill Maher warns Democrats that even if Trump loses, Trumpism will persist unless they address the “insanity of the far left,” which he believes continues to fuel support for Trump-like figures.
Veep Debate Might Matter, USA Today
JD Vance and Tim Walz will face off three weeks after a presidential debate between Trump and Harris. The debate will be hosted by CBS News in New York City, moderated by the network’s own Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan.
A 2nd Endorsement in 179 Years ,Yahoo! News
Scientific American endorsed Harris for president, its second-ever endorsement in 179 years, citing her support for science, health, and the environment, while criticizing Trump’s anti-science stance.
GOP Blocks IVF Bill, NPR
A Democratic bill to provide a nationwide right to IVF treatments lost in the Senate 51-44, with Republican lawmakers calling it a “show vote” yet reaffirming IVF rights. This medical coverage isn’t guaranteed in states where embryos are deemed people.
