Proposition 50 Campaign Gains Momentum, U.S. Strikes Alleged Drug Boats Again, Federal Health Cuts Threaten Californians, Deputy Killed in Freeway Chase, Trump Visits Japan, Dodgers’ Marathon Win, AI Video Backlash, Halloween Candy Shift
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With just a week until California’s special election, Governor Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50 campaign surges ahead, drawing over $114 million in donations as early voting accelerates statewide. The U.S. military carried out deadly strikes in the Pacific targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats again. Federal funding cuts threaten millions of Californians’ healthcare access as the government shutdown deepens. A San Bernardino deputy was killed during a high-speed chase on the 210 Freeway. President Trump strengthens trade and security ties during his visit to Japan. The Dodgers take a historic 18-inning World Series victory at home. In business, OpenAI’s Sora app faces backlash for hyperreal deepfakes and rising cocoa prices push Halloween shoppers toward gummy candy this year.
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