The News Roundup For October 18, 2024
People hold signs in support of Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump visiting for a townhall event on October 15, 2024 in Cumming, Georgia. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption
People hold signs in support of Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump visiting for a townhall event on October 15, 2024 in Cumming, Georgia.
Megan Varner/Getty ImagesDemocratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with Fox News aired this week as polls suggest the momentum she enjoyed in August has slowed somewhat.
As Republican lawmakers in southeastern states scramble to try and provide aid to their constituents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, they're struggling to stem the tide of misinformation being spread by prominent members of the GOP.
Walgreens is set to close 1,200 stores over the next 3 years and some 800 more are under evaluation.
Meanwhile, in global news, U.S. officials have given Israel an ultimatum: either allow more aid into Gaza or face the prospect of an arms embargo and cuts to other military support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a victory plan to his country's parliament despite what he characterized as increasing pressure from Western officials to negotiate with Russia.
India and Canada have each expelled the other's top diplomats after Canadian officials accused their Indian counterparts of orchestrating the murder of a prominent Sikh activist and leader.
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