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    Daily briefing: the advantage of early voting

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    With just 11 days until Election Day, competition is fierce to give either presidential candidate the edge in early voting. Erik and Lyle Menendez might have a path to freedom.

    I am Nicole Fallert, Author of the daily briefing. Are you too scared to go on tour the famous Deetz house?!

    Republicans narrow Democrats’ early voting advantage

    As of Thursday, nearly 30 million Americans had voted early – either in person or by mail. With Election Day just days away, Republicans cut Democrats’ 14 percentage point advantage in early voting in half from 2020.. That’s now a 7-point advantage for Democrats.

    But election data experts say there’s no clear conclusion build on Republican gains in early voting, and allies of Vice President Kamala Harris insist the trend is no cause for panic for their troops.

    How are you going to vote? Here’s your guide to voting sites, mailing deadlines, and more..

    Is America prepared for the worst hacking scenario?

    Attacks on utilities like the American Water Works Company, Verizon, and other telecommunications companies are just the most recent examples of a significant increase in cyberattacks threatening the security of the United States. Adversaries like China and Russia have created a vast network of hackers and software that have infiltrated U.S. infrastructure to be activated in the event of significant geopolitical conflict. As foreign governments and the gangs working under their protection intrude into the nervous system of the American economy, they may be prepared to shut it down in the event of conflict. USA TODAY spoke with experts to find out if the nation is ready.

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    Los Angeles prosecutor supports Menendez brothers’ conviction

    Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is set to file his recommendation to the court Friday for the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers who are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for their parents’ murders in a case that first captured national attention 35 years ago. There is. Gascón will insist that the possibility of parole be put back on the table. The sentence for two murders is 50 years to life in prison, but because the brothers were under the age of 26 at the time of the crime, Gascón said they would be immediately eligible for parole under California law . Learn more

    USA TODAY investigation leads to new efforts for safer streets

    Rural towns plagued by deadly roads gained nearly $350 million this year to make them safer, a dramatic turnaround for communities that a USA TODAY investigation found had been left out of previous rounds of federal grants for safety of streets and roads for all. This is a dramatic change from the first two years of the program, when most of the money awarded under the Safe Streets program landed in wealthier counties with lower death rates. Here’s what else USA TODAY’s investigation found.

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    Hats, jerseys and jackets, oh my!

    The 2024 World Series is a boon for MLB merchandise. As the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face off in this year’s World Series, fans of the famous MLB franchises are spending hundreds of dollars on new jerseys, shirts, hats and figurines. Prices for merchandise and games are everywhere, from relatively affordable World Series T-shirts ($35 to $45) to a game-day seat, which could cost as much as a down payment on a car. Learn more

    Photo of the day: Goldfish for adults?!

    Goldfish announced it would temporarily change its name to appeal to adult consumers. They took the bait. The limited-edition crackers, priced at $7.38 for two bags, were available for purchase online Wednesday. By Thursday, the snack that smiles back has sold out its first batch.

    Nicole Fallert is USA TODAY newsletter editor, sign up for email here. Do you want to send a message to Nicole? Email him at [email protected].

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