US election heats up as Harris and Trump deliver their final major speeches

As the nov-5 election approaches Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final major campaign speeches presenting opposing views about Americas direction. Harris spoke at a history-laden spot in Washington: the same place where protesters gathered before the capitol events almost 4 years ago

A recent poll shows troubling trends: 76% of Americans think democracy is at-risk; more than 60% believe the system helps only elite groups. Rally-goer Dawson Chute (age 23) shared his thoughts: “democracy can fail anywhere its not just other countries“

This election is more than just a choice between two parties and two different candidates; it is a choice about whether we have a country rooted in freedom for every American or ruled by chaos and division

Trump focused on different topics at his Madison Square Garden speech: he described an over-run country and promised strict border control. His plans include:

• Large-scale deportation program
• Death penalty for certain crimes by migrants
• Tax cuts
• More fracking permissions

In Valencia Spain heavy rain caused major problems this week — 95 people died after getting a years worth of rain in just 8 hours. Pedro Sanchez the prime-minister sent 1000+ soldiers to help (the worst flooding in 30 years)

Botswana held its general election with Mokgweetsi Masisi trying to keep his partyʼs 58-year rule going. People reported many voting problems: late openings long lines not enough stations

Canada-India relations got worse after Ottawa said Amit Shah indias home minister backed plans to kill Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. This comes about a year after first accusations about a activists death

A 16-foot hand sculpture thats been scaring people in Wellington NZ for 5 years is moving to Australia. Ronnie van Hout its creator said: “even Lovecraftian nightmares have to go home sometime“