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Nine weeks from today – November 6, the date after final voting – will we know the election winner?
Selection of Smerconish Daily Headlines
Major Ukraine Government Shuffle, Al Jazeera
About a third of the positions in Zelenskyy’s presidential cabinet are now vacant as top Ukrainian government officials resign, with one aide being fired. Zelenskyy has shuffled around positions since the onset of the war in 2022, but these changes follow a recent barrage of counterattacks from Russia.
Trump Can’t Use “Hold On, I’m Coming”, CBS News
A judge ruled that the Trump campaign must stop using Isaac Hayes’ song “Hold On, I’m Coming” after a lawsuit from Hayes’ estate over unauthorized use and potential false endorsement.
U.S. Charges Hamas Leaders, BBC
The U.S. has charged Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and others with crimes, including the murder of US citizens and use of weapons of mass destruction, related to the 7 October attack.
Luntz: The Debate Is Everything, The Hill
Republican pollster Frank Luntz believes the upcoming Harris-Trump debate is crucial, as voters will assess not only their policy positions but also their demeanor and body language.
Brian Stelter Returns To CNN, Variety
Brian Stelter will rejoin CNN as Chief Media Analyst and will relaunch the Reliable Sources newsletter on September 9, after his show was canceled in 2022.
What We Learn From HS Yearbook Photos, NPR
Economists analyzed 14.5 million high school yearbook photos to track fashion trends from 1930 to 2010, uncovering shifts in style, regional differences, and individuality over the decades.
