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Election 2024, Trump, Harris, Helene, McDonalds, recall, Israel, Iran, World Series, Commanders: Daily Briefing
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Election 2024, Trump, Harris, Helene, McDonalds, recall, Israel, Iran, World Series, Commanders: Daily Briefing

The country is worried about the outcome of the 2024 elections amid widening political divisions. Students in Asheville, North Carolina, return to school on Monday after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The World Series heads to New York tonight for Game 3.

I am Nicole Fallert, Daily Briefing author. It’s time to go on a scary ghost tour.

Who will win?!

That question vexes Americans as a deluge of data and information tries to predict either a future Kamala Harris or Donald Trump administration.

If the assumption stresses you out, you’re not alone: More than 7 in 10 U.S. adults say the future of the nation, its economy and politics are a “significant source of personal stress,” according to a report released this month by the American Psychological Association.

Do you have electoral questions?! Text with USA TODAY’s Elections team.

Classrooms are reopening in Asheville

Students in Asheville, North Carolina return to class Monday after Tropical Storm Helene. The storm, which hit on September 27, closed Asheville city schools for a month as the district dealt with power, water and trauma experienced across the region. Asheville’s students face an uncertain path to recovery and rebuilding after dozens are still unaccounted for amid widespread communications and power outages. Read more

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It wasn’t McDonald’s beef

McDonald’s announced that Quarter Pounder burgers will return to restaurants affected by an E. coli outbreak next week during a news conference on Sunday. The company said the burgers will return to menus without sliced ​​onions at the 900 restaurants that receive sliced ​​onions from distributor Taylor Farms’ Colorado Springs facility, where a Food and Drug Administration investigation is ongoing. Read more

The UN Security Council will discuss the Israeli attack on Iran

The United Nations Security Council is expected to meet on Monday to discuss Israel’s attack on Iran, diplomats said on Sunday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asked the Security Council to meet about the attack, and diplomats said the council was likely to discuss the situation on Monday. The meeting comes after dozens of Israeli jets completed three waves of strikes before dawn on Saturday against missile factories and other locations near Tehran and in western Iran, Israel’s military said. The attacks were in retaliation for Iran’s October 1 missile attack on Israel.

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The Dodgers are up 2-0, but Ohtani is hurt

If Shohei Ohtani can work through the pain, he will play in Game 3 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday night at Yankee Stadium that he expects Ohtani to play Monday night in Game 3 if the slugger and leadoff hitter can tolerate the discomfort two days after suffering a dislocated left shoulder in Game 2 on Saturday night . Read more

Photo of the day: Hail Mary!

The status of skipper Jayden Daniels was uncertain until less than two hours before Washington started against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The rookie then led his team to a miraculous 18-15 victory as he neared the 35-yard line, Daniels unleashed a pass that traveled about 65 yards in the air.

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