SUMMARY: The speaker emphasizes the urgent need to protect fundamental rights and freedoms under threat, such as voting rights and safety from gun violence. They highlight the stakes of the upcoming election, stressing the dangers posed by Donald Trump’s potential return to power, particularly after a Supreme Court ruling enabling his immunity. The speaker calls for collective action, urging the audience in Georgia to vote, stressing that democracy is a continuous act. With early voting ongoing, they encourage everyone to mobilize and make their voices heard, assuring that fighting for America’s ideals is a true act of patriotism.

During her campaign rally in Atlanta on Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris honored Nicole Thurman, a Georgia woman, who, according to ProPublica report, died after not receiving proper care due to confusion over language in the state‘s abortion ban. Thurman’s mother was at the rally and stood up when her daughter’s name was being chanted by the crowd.

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SUMMARY: Tropical weather is active with two systems of concern: Tropical Storm Naen and Hurricane Oscar. Naen, which has weakened, is impacting Guatemala and Mexico with heavy rain. Oscar, a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph winds, is moving west towards the Turks and Caicos and is expected to make landfall in Cuba. Both systems will not affect the U.S. mainland. For the upcoming week, temperatures will remain slightly above average with plenty of sunshine and only a minimal chance of rain expected on Saturday. Overall, pleasant weather is anticipated for the near future.

Maximum sustained winds are 85 mph with stronger gusts. Oscar is moving west and is expected to continue westward toward Cuba.

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SUMMARY: As early voting begins in Georgia, turnout has been strong, surpassing 150,000 on the first Saturday after a record 313,000 voters participated on the initial day. Many voters, like Sharon and Chuck Fox, chose early voting due to travel plans on Election Day, November 5. Key suburban areas, particularly Cobb and Gwinnett counties, are critical to determining the outcome of the presidential race. Voter Sonia Brown expressed the importance of voting early to avoid long lines. The final day for early voting is November 1, and additional election details can be accessed by texting a designated number.

Early voting ends Nov. 1. Over a million Georgians have chosen to vote before Election Day.

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