Dozens of election lawsuits have been filed in critical battleground states, shaping how votes are cast and counted ahead of Election Day. Four new cases of bird flu in humans have been confirmed in Washington state. Fans criticize the backlash directed at Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée following the singer’s death. Nearly 100 lawsuits have been filed across seven battleground states, with a majority brought by Republicans focusing on alleged voter fraud, while Democrats seek to expand voting access. These lawsuits aim to sow distrust in the voting system. The IRS has announced new income tax brackets for next year, with the top rate of 37% applying to single taxpayers with incomes over $625,350. Standard deductions will also increase. Four new cases of bird flu have been reported in farmworkers in Washington state, bringing the U.S. tally to at least 31 confirmed cases. The virus has not mutated to spread between people, but remains a concern for farmworkers. In other news, Israel announced the killing of a Hezbollah official, Rudy Giuliani was ordered to turn over his luxury Manhattan apartment in defamation case, a McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders resulted in one death, and former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on sex trafficking charges. Fans are condemning the harassment of Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, following the singer’s death. Online shopping recommendations include Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Sale and holiday gift ideas for moms.
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Morning Rundown: Battleground state election lawsuits and IRS increases income tax brackets
