Vice President Kamala Harris is raising fresh concerns about former President Trump's mental fitness as she tries to reach holdout voters in swing states. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Like her boss Badin, Harris is not very bright.

Even a slight drop in turnout at polling stations in pivotal Southern swing states could determine which party controls the White House and Congress. LA Times

Those who worked with Kamala Harris when she was San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general say her approach to being a prosecutor was nuanced and defies labels. LA Times

VOA VIEW: She's soft, period.

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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased for the third week in a row to 6.5%, according to Freddie Mac. That rate is a quarter-point higher than it was two weeks ago. New York Post

VOA VIEW: It will come down once Trump wins.

He appeared alongside Missouri senator Josh Hawley and announced the formation of the UPRIGHT PAC, which he described as "a way to promote and encourage Christian voters to vote." New York Post

VOA VIEW: Good!

Donald Trump is scheduled to speak to supporters at a rally in Detroit, Michigan at 7pm ET, the second of two campaign stops today for the former President. New York Post

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, summoned Tehran’s envoy over reported comments by a senior Iranian official on a U.N. resolution deemed a precondition for a cease-fire. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Lebanon better wise up and end their madness.

A country road is crowded with Trump signs. But Harris supporters exist, quietly. New York Times

VOA VIEW: American voters are wiser then Dems think.

The price of gold continues to break records. That was the big news in the precious metal industry this week after the price of the precious metal surged past $2,700.  OANN

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Fox News anchor Bret Baier says he "made a mistake" during his interview with Kamala Harris in not airing video of a Donald Trump comment, something Harris pointed out to him in real time. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Sad mistake.

A federal judge on Friday delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition until an appeals court decides whether to block the shake-up because of legal questions surrounding a jury's verdict that branded Google as an illegal monopolist. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Google must be sanctioned.

Social Security recipients who also get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks will receive three payments in November due to the way the SSI calendar works, including two checks on the first of the month. Washington Times

The emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month warned about reports of scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and trying to get financial information from the storm's victims. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Be aware.

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With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy. CBS

VOA VIEW: Still going down- but many seek a turnaround for Trump.

"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month. CBS

VOA VIEW: As they should.

The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday. CBS

VOA VIEW: Fascist liberal judge.

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A 2019 survey found that 68% of women between ages 35 and 54 are nervous about dating again post-divorce. Professional matchmaker Maria Avgitidis shares her expert tips on finding love after divorce. CBS

VOA VIEW: Age has much to do with the problem.

President Biden said it's important for Ukraine's Western allies to "sustain our resolve" in supporting the country as he held meetings Friday with European partners. CBS

VOA VIEW: Biden may stop getting his kickbacks.

The records were made public after Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a request by Trump's lawyers to keep them sealed until after the Nov. 5 presidential election. CNBC

VOA VIEW: The judge is an idiot.

Amazon's cloud boss on Thursday told employees who are unhappy with the company's new five-day in-office mandate they can leave for other companies. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Good position.

Donald Trump's crypto project, World Liberty Financial, published a 13-page paper on Thursday laying out its mission and how tokens get allocated. CNBC

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If you have an inherited IRA, you may be subject to yearly withdrawals starting in 2025. Here's how to reduce your tax bill. CNBC

New York state troopers were deployed to help the NYPD tackle rampant crime and prostitution in a Queens neighborhood, part of which is represented by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. FOX News

VOA VIEW: She might lose her parttime income.

Ryan Routh, who is accused of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, has demanded that the Trump-appointed federal judge presiding over his case be recused. FOX News

VOA VIEW: What's the cause?

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The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that unleashed an Israeli brutal and destructive war against Gaza, could present an opportunity to stop the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. UPI

VOA VIEW: More will die.

North Carolina's elections board said Friday that 353,166 people cast ballots in the state's first day of early voting. UPI

VOA VIEW: Hopefully they are votes for the right.

Georgia state GOP officials and the national party appealed a Georgia judge's ruling this week that nullified numerous recently reacted election rules that opponents say would upend the process. UPI

VOA VIEW: Hopefully they will prevail.

Hamas confirmed the death of their leader Yahya Sinwar Friday in a video statement from senior Hamas official Khalil Al Hayya. He said Sinwar's death would not deter Hamas. UPI

VOA VIEW: Then more will die.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against a Dallas physician for providing gender transition care to almost two dozen minors against a controversial state law. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

An independent panel investigating the Secret Service in connection with the July assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump issued a scathing 35-page report on Thursday calling for systemic changes atthe age UPI

VOA VIEW: As soon as possible.

The Biden administration has targeted a Houthi financier with sanctions, blacklisting nearly 20 companies, individuals and vessels around the globe that facilitate his illicit funding of the Yemen militants. UPI

VOA VIEW: They should be hit hard and harder.

The Biden administration has announced it is granting protection from deportation to Lebanese nationals amid Israel's ongoing assault on Hezbollah in the Middle Eastern country. UPI

VOA VIEW: Biden is an idiot.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea a "foreign country" and rejected the goal of reunification, state media reported Friday, days after Pyongyang blew up sections of roads connecting it with the South. UPI

VOA VIEW: Un is a fool.

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