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US elections: Harris joins Oprah in emotional virtual campaign event
Natalie Griffith, a 15-year-old student from Apalachee High School in Georgia who was shot twice while in math class two weeks ago, sat with her parents in the front row
 "US elections: Harris joins Oprah in emotional virtual campaign event")
Voters split on whether Harris or Trump would do better on economy: Poll
The finding is a warning sign for Trump, who has tried to link Harris to President Joe Biden's economic track record
 "Voters split on whether Harris or Trump would do better on economy: Poll")
Before pager blasts, Israel told US about 'Lebanon operation': Top updates
Amid the tensions over pager explosions in Lebanon on Tuesday, US officials said that they were warned by Israel of a military operation in the region but not given any specifics
 "Before pager blasts, Israel told US about 'Lebanon operation': Top updates")
In-person voting for US presidential poll begins as Election Day nears
The first ballots being cast in person come with just over six weeks left before Election Day on Nov. 5
 "In-person voting for US presidential poll begins as Election Day nears")
Quad summit to make announcements on maritime security, technologies
This is the first time President Biden will host foreign leaders in Wilmington, Delaware, reflecting his strong relationship with the leaders
 "Quad summit to make announcements on maritime security, technologies")
Climate, abortion, and gun control: Young women demand change in America
Young men have shown reluctance to embrace the liberal label, despite becoming more progressive on select issues, said a recent report
 "Climate, abortion, and gun control: Young women demand change in America")
Watch: Thai woman survives two-hour struggle with python, rescued by police
Rescuers took around 30 minutes to free the woman, after which she was taken to the hospital for treatment, local police said
 "Watch: Thai woman survives two-hour struggle with python, rescued by police")
Nike veteran Elliott Hill to replace John Donahoe as CEO; shares jump
Hill was at Nike for 32 years and held senior leadership positions across Europe and North America where he helped expand the business to more than $39 billion, the company said
 "Nike veteran Elliott Hill to replace John Donahoe as CEO; shares jump")
Hershey lays off some workers, move affects less than 1% of employees
In a statement related to the layoffs, Hershey said it remains focused on transforming its business
 "Hershey lays off some workers, move affects less than 1% of employees")
Israel warned US about operation in Lebanon but gave no details: Officials
The officials stressed that the US played no role in the attacks and said they were surprised by the specifics of the operations
 "Israel warned US about operation in Lebanon but gave no details: Officials")
UN experts call for establishing framework for global AI governance
The advisory body outlined principles that should guide formation of new institutions to govern AI
 "UN experts call for establishing framework for global AI governance")
Asian shares extend rally, yen edges higher as BOJ holds rate steady
With more easing to come, investors are wagering on continued US economic growth
 "Asian shares extend rally, yen edges higher as BOJ holds rate steady")
Qatar Airways prohibits pagers, walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights
The airlines said that the restriction applies to checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo
 "Qatar Airways prohibits pagers, walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights")
Disney to stop using Salesforce-owned Slack after hack exposed company data
The company had said in August it was investigating an unauthorized release of over a terabyte of data from one of its communication systems
 "Disney to stop using Salesforce-owned Slack after hack exposed company data")
Taiwan questions head of pager firm linked to recent Hezbollah blasts
Another person also seen leaving the prosecutors office was Teresa Wu, the sole employee of a company called Apollo Systems Ltd, who did not speak to reporters as she left the prosecutors
 "Taiwan questions head of pager firm linked to recent Hezbollah blasts")
Google antitrust trial: Documents say one thing, witnesses something else
This was especially true on Thursday during the testimony of Jonathan Bellack, a produc t manager at Google who wrote an email that government lawyers believe is particularly damning
 "Google antitrust trial: Documents say one thing, witnesses something else")
Eli Lilly wants records of people who took copies of its weight-loss drug
The Food and Drug Administration has listed an ongoing shortage of Lilly's medicines since December 2022
 "Eli Lilly wants records of people who took copies of its weight-loss drug")
Social media users lack control over data used by AI, says US FTC
Discord, a communications platform, said the report lumps very different business models into one category, and that it did not offer advertising at the time the study was conducted
 "Social media users lack control over data used by AI, says US FTC")
Donald Trump's new tariff plan falls well short of filling his budget hole
Reconciling the gap won't be easy in an era of already surging government debt
 "Donald Trump's new tariff plan falls well short of filling his budget hole")
Mercedes slashes financial forecast in latest blow to German industry
Mercedes-Benz Cars now expects its adjusted return on sales to be between 7.5 per cent and 8.5 per cent
 "Mercedes slashes financial forecast in latest blow to German industry")