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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 - Election Day: Nat’l Guard on standby; Disinfo alert; Meta ad ban; Musk lottery ruling; School fee ban; Hurricane Rafael
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:05:53
Publish Date: 2024-11-05 11:00:00
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Today’s Headlines: National Guard units are on standby across multiple states, with heightened security measures in place, including fencing in D.C. and bulletproof glass in swing-state election offices. A U.S. cybersecurity official warned of unprecedented disinformation, though no major threats to election integrity have been identified. Meta extended its election ad ban beyond Election Day to prevent misinformation while votes are counted. In Pennsylvania, a judge ruled that Elon Musk can continue his $1 million giveaways in swing states, dismissing lottery concerns. The USDA announced a 2027 ban on online transaction fees for low-income students’ school lunch accounts. Finally, Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to strengthen to a hurricane, with warnings for the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson


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