SUMMARY: Plaintiffs, including the Democratic Party of Georgia, are seeking clarification on new rules enacted by the Georgia State Board of Elections ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. A judge is reviewing these rules, which permit local election boards to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying elections and scrutinize documents for inconsistencies. The plaintiffs argue these requirements could create uncertainty and chaos in the post-election process. Additionally, the Georgia NAACP opposes a new rule mandating daily hand counts of ballots, claiming it increases the risk of error and could lead to voter disenfranchisement, especially so close to the election.

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SUMMARY: Iran launched dozens of missiles into Israel today, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. As missiles lit up the sky, Israel activated its aerial defense systems to intercept the strikes. This attack follows Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon and an airstrike that killed Hezbollah’s leader over the weekend. The situation is developing, with reactions expected from the White House and lawmakers regarding this assault on one of America’s closest allies, Israel. Further updates will be provided at 5:30.

Orange fire illuminated the sky over Israel.

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SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends vaccine usage to enhance public health. At its upcoming October meeting, ACIP may lower the routine pneumococcal vaccination age from 65 to 50, which would increase awareness, access, and vaccination rates, ultimately saving lives. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, trust in health policies diminished, but endorsing this recommendation could restore goodwill with the public. It’s crucial for ACIP to maintain transparency in its recommendations, leaving vaccination choices to individual physicians instead of imposing blanket decisions. RealClearHealth supports ACIP’s proposal, viewing it as beneficial for patient choice and access to medicine for adults 50 and older.

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