Dozens of election lawsuits have been filed in critical battleground states, with nearly 100 lawsuits across seven states shaping how votes are cast and counted. Majority of the suits were brought by Republicans focusing on voter fraud allegations, while Democrats have focused on expanding voting access. Voting rights experts suggest that the Republican-led suits may sow distrust in the voting system. Bird flu cases in humans have been reported in Washington state, with four new cases bringing the U.S. tally to at least 31. The virus has not made genetic changes to spread between people, but farmworkers are at risk. Fans have criticized the backlash towards Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée after the singer’s death, with some blaming her for his “abusive” behavior allegations.
In other news, the IRS has announced new income tax brackets for next year, with the lowest rate of 10% applying to individuals earning $11,925 or less. The standard deduction will increase to $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. Israel confirmed killing the Hezbollah official poised to become the group’s next leader. Rudy Giuliani was ordered to turn over his Manhattan apartment and valuables to Georgia election workers he defamed. McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been linked to an E. coli outbreak, and former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on sex trafficking charges. A study linked losing sense of smell to changes in breathing patterns affecting mental and physical health.
Fans have condemned the harassment of Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, in the wake of the singer’s death. Additionally, for beauty enthusiasts and early holiday shoppers, Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Sale offers discounted products and 33+ holiday gift ideas for moms have been curated.
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