Some states have made significant changes to speed up the vote count on Election Day. A 17-year-old kayaker spent 12 hours lost at sea off Hawaii’s coast before being rescued by an off-duty lifeguard. The U.S. Coast Guard released a video of the rescue. In other news, Cuba’s power grid has collapsed again, leaving millions in the dark. Israeli forces have killed the leader of Hamas, sparking tensions in the region. American Airlines and a small plane had a close call in the sky. A Texas death row inmate was granted a stay of execution at the last minute. New details have emerged about an Israeli operation that killed a Hamas leader. Kamala Harris responds to polling showing Trump ahead among male voters and campaigns in battleground states like Wisconsin. Meta launches new protections to fight ‘sextortion’ on Instagram. In more positive news, New York’s Times Square has been transformed into a huge art gallery. This content was reported by NBC News on October 19, 2024.
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