Daily News Collage 10 30 26

Selected stories

1. Early voting surged nationwide ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with more than 43 million ballots already cast and especially large increases in competitive Senate states. Source: Associated Press
2. A federal appeals court rejected the Justice Department's request to isolate disputed California ballots, while another judge barred intimidation of election workers. Source: Associated Press
3. The United States approved a proposed $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air-defense interceptors to Ukraine. Source: Associated Press
4. U.S. stocks fell sharply amid concern that AI-related valuations and spending had run too high; the S&P 500 lost 1.8% and the Nasdaq fell 2.9%. Source: Associated Press
5. Analysts identified China-linked Spamouflage accounts posing as U.S. voters and posting divisive election content. Source: Associated Press
6. Tributes highlighted Patrick Stewart's stage and screen career following his death in Los Angeles at age 86. Source: Associated Press

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