Former President Donald Trump is deviating from his campaign’s closing argument by attacking Vice President Kamala Harris instead of sticking to his primary message on immigration, inflation, and Israel. Despite a dead heat in the polls, Trump continues to make personal insults against Harris and other political figures, raising questions about his consistency in conveying his campaign’s message. On the other hand, McDonald’s has identified slivered raw onions on its Quarter Pounder hamburgers as the likely source of a deadly E. coli outbreak that has already killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others.
Boeing workers remain on strike after rejecting a labor contract that included a significant wage increase, increased benefits, and other improvements. More than 32,000 machinists have been on strike since September, impacting the company’s aircraft production and leading to a $6 billion quarterly loss. Additionally, the town of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, is struggling to recover after being devastated by Hurricane Helene, with businesses, homes, bridges, and infrastructure left severely damaged.
Elsewhere, a study has shown that semaglutide, the active ingredient in certain medications, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in people with Type 2 diabetes. Grizzly 399, a famous bear in Wyoming, was killed in a car accident, and survivors recalled a deadly dock collapse in Georgia that claimed seven lives. Scenes from the humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza have also emerged, highlighting the widespread devastation caused by Israeli forces. In the midst of all this, NBC Select offers gift ideas and shopping tips for the upcoming holiday season.
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