As Election Day approaches, early voting has seen approximately 75 million Americans cast their ballots, reflecting a national determination amidst concerns about democracy. In nine states, over 50 percent of eligible voters have participated in early voting.
Current early voting projections suggest overall turnout may fall between the 60 percent seen in 2016 and the record two-thirds turnout of 2020.
In the latest Times/Siena College polls, Kamala Harris holds a slight lead in Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, while Donald Trump is ahead in Arizona. Both candidates are in tight races in Michigan, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, with results in all seven battleground states falling within the margin of sampling error, indicating no candidate has a decisive advantage.
Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst, noted that final polls typically indicate a clear favorite, but this election does not follow that trend.
On the campaign trail, Harris visited a church in Detroit, while Trump expressed regret about leaving the White House after the 2020 election.
Campbell Robertson addressed a reader's question regarding Pennsylvania's political landscape, highlighting the divide between large, Democratic-voting cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and the more conservative rural areas. Despite the growth of college-educated and nonwhite voters, a majority of Pennsylvania's electorate remains white individuals without college degrees, a demographic that traditionally supports Trump.
In Gaza City, nearly 94,000 children received a second polio vaccine dose this weekend, following a campaign that was postponed due to heightened Israeli bombardments and evacuation orders. The vaccination effort, which began in September, is ongoing.
Moldova's President Maia Sandu has won re-election in a runoff against a rival candidate perceived as pro-Moscow, garnering about 55 percent of the vote. This election follows a contentious vote in Georgia, and was closely monitored by international observers as it signals Moldova's political direction.
The outcome of the U.S. election is expected to significantly influence Ukraine's future, depending on who secures the presidency.
In other news, the environmental artist Patricia Johanson has passed away at the age of 84. She was known for her innovative transformations of water treatment plants into artistic spaces.
Generative A.I. is being explored for various everyday applications, including assisting parents with decision-making. An experiment conducted by a technology and privacy reporter demonstrated how these tools could ease daily burdens, albeit with some unintended consequences.
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