5 things to know for October 30th: Harris speech, Four Seasons attack, Israeli airstrike, Spanish floods, McDonald's

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Gasoline prices are falling rapidly as millions of Americans go to the polls. Some analysts say the national average could soon fall below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021.

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Vice President Kamala Harris gave her campaign's “closing statement” on Tuesday evening at the Ellipse in Washington, DC – the same place where former President Donald Trump told his supporters on January 6, 2021 to “fight like hell” before doing so Ransacked the US Capitol. Harris said next week's election presents voters with a difficult choice: “It's a decision about whether we want to have a country rooted in freedom for every American – or whether it's ruled by chaos and division.” While addressing pressing issues for voters, Harris also sought to confront her biggest political weakness, saying major political figures need to stop using immigration as a wedge and instead view it as a serious challenge that needs to be solved must. Harris said she would work across party lines to sign the border security bill that she said Trump killed.

An active shooter fired at least 15 shots through the walls and balcony of his apartment at a Four Seasons hotel in Atlanta during a standoff Tuesday before he was taken into custody, police said. Officers were told that a 70-year-old suspect had been involved in an altercation with a hotel employee. After police tried to get the suspect to come to the door of his room and surrender peacefully, he began shooting with a handgun, a shotgun and a rifle, authorities said. The suspect eventually raised his hands and a SWAT team went to his door and took him into custody. An officer and the suspect were taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

An Israeli airstrike on a multi-story building in the north of the Gaza Strip killed more than 90 people, including 25 children, according to Palestinian authorities. The U.S. called Tuesday's attack “horrific” and the U.N. described it as one of Israel's deadliest attacks in nearly three months. The Israeli military said it was targeting a “suspected terrorist” and was “trying to understand” why there were so many people in the area at the time. The attack came a day after Israel banned the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in the country, sparking an international outcry. Several displaced Gazans told CNN that the agency has been a lifeline for health care, education and nutrition.

“Who will get them out of here?”: Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza Strip kills over 90 people

Parts of southern and eastern Spain were hit by severe flash floods on Tuesday, with up to 30cm of rain falling in some areas in just a few hours. At least 62 people have died and rescue operations are underway, the regional government of Valencia said today. The death toll is expected to rise as authorities said current figures were “preliminary”. Footage from the city of Valencia showed muddy water flowing through the streets, tearing down walls and sweeping away parked cars. According to the Spanish Meteorological Agency, rain warnings remain in force across the country today, with the threat of heavy rain expected to continue until the end of the week.

Many Americans avoided McDonald's last week after an E. coli outbreak sickened dozens of people. Visits were down 10% nationwide through Friday and down 33% in Colorado, where the outbreak was most prevalent, according to Placer.ai, which tracks foot traffic to restaurants and retailers. Now believing the worst is over, McDonald's said Tuesday it will rely on its $5 meal promotion and chicken Big Macs to win back customers. The fast food chain will also resume sales of Quarter Pounders at all of its restaurants this week after the Colorado Department of Agriculture said the company's beef patties used for the Quarter Pounder tested negative for E. coli. The customers who got sick ordered that exact burger.

The New York Yankees avoid elimination from the World Series
The Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4, spoiling a historic night for the Dodgers, who had been hoping for a clean 4-0 series win. The two teams will face off in a high-risk Game 5 later today.

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Oasis cancels reunion tour tickets sold by resellers
The band canceled around 50,000 tickets for their UK tour that were resold on secondary websites such as StubHub and Viagogo.

Teri Garran Oscar-nominated actress known for her work in films such as “Mr. “Mom” and “Tootsie” died after battling multiple sclerosis for over twenty years. She was 79 years old. In addition to several film and television appearances, Garr played the role of Inga in the 1974 comedy “Young Frankenstein” alongside Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman.

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7.4 million
About that many jobs were unfilled in the U.S. as of Oct. 1, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A decline in job vacancies reflects a labor market that has returned to pre-pandemic levels after years of blockbuster growth.

“Why are we doing this? Because we believe America’s future will be decided locally, one race at a time.”

– GannetOwner of the country's largest newspaper chain announced that its more than 200 publications, including USA Today, will not publish endorsements for the 2024 presidential race.

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This small town produces almost all of the eyeglass frames sold in Japan

This small town produces almost all of the eyeglass frames sold in Japan
Watch this video to learn more about Sabae, a city in Japan's Fukui Prefecture that has built a strong reputation in the eyewear industry over the last century.