Morning Rundown: Battleground State Election Lawsuits and IRS Raises Income Tax Brackets

Dozens of election lawsuits have been filed in critical battleground states, shaping how votes are cast and counted before the election. The lawsuits, mostly brought by Republicans, focus on alleged voter fraud and mail ballot procedures, while Democrats aim to expand voting access. Voting rights experts suggest that some suits are intended to sow distrust in the system if former President Trump loses. Meanwhile, bird flu cases in humans have been reported in Washington state, with four farmworkers infected. The virus has not shown genetic changes to spread between people, but remains a concern for those working in affected areas. Additionally, fans have criticized the backlash directed at Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée following the singer’s death, showing support and sympathy for her. In other news, new income tax brackets have been announced by the IRS for the coming year, with changes expected after 2025. A study linking loss of smell to changes in breathing patterns affecting mental and physical health has been published, and former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on sex trafficking charges. Rudy Giuliani was ordered to hand over his apartment and valuables to Georgia election workers he defamed, and McDonald’s Quarter Pounders were linked to an E. coli outbreak. Israel reported killing the Hezbollah official set to become the group’s next leader. Finally, fans condemn the harassment of Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, in the wake of his death.

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