BBC correspondent Samira Hussain reported from the Ellipse in Washington DC, where Kamala Harris addressed voters just a week before the upcoming election. In her speech, Harris urged citizens to bring an end to “drama” and “conflict,” emphasizing the close nature of the race. Hussain analyzes the implications of this address and its potential impact on Harris’s chances of winning the presidency.

In a separate incident in Redlands, California, two children were rescued from a vehicle moments before it was struck by a train. In film news, a star from Willy Wonka surprised fans at a lookalike contest for the movie. Historical accounts reveal that from 1819 until the 1970s, indigenous children were forcibly taken from their families and placed in federal Indian boarding schools.

In emergency situations, first responders rushed to help a woman trapped in a basement filled with smoke. NASA’s Matthew Dominick showcased how astronauts consume ketchup while aboard the International Space Station. Meanwhile, BBC’s Emma Vardy discussed why a prominent prosecutor in Los Angeles has supported parole for Erik and Lyle Menendez.

Transport officials reported that a driver experienced a medical emergency, causing him to collapse from his seat. Breon Peace commented on the case against Mike Jeffries and his British associate, suggesting it should alert other influential figures about potential consequences of their actions. In Chaves County, New Mexico, 309 individuals required rescue after unexpected flooding occurred.

Footage captured tractors engulfed by dense smoke as firefighters battled ongoing wildfires. Noland Keaulana expressed that he would have been unable to rest if he had not searched for his friend’s son, who went missing while kayaking near Hawaii. The BBC’s Nada Tawfik covered voter turnout in a critical state, noting that officials reported unprecedented participation in the election process.

In an unusual event, officers successfully returned a lost pumpkin to its owner after responding to reports about it. A Hollywood actor shared insights about fatherhood and his film career, reflecting on experiences that nearly led to his demise. According to NASA, a recently observed comet is estimated to be at its closest point to Earth—44 million miles away—and is projected to arrive in 2030; its findings may significantly alter our understanding of life within our solar system.

As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton impacted Florida, some social media influencers disregarded evacuation orders to stream live content and perform stunts despite the dangers. Residents shared their motivations for living in a state often affected by hurricanes.