In Green Bay, Wisconsin, Donald Trump rallied with former NFL star Brett Favre, who endorsed him despite being tied to a welfare scandal, underscoring Trump's influence in this pivotal state as Vice President Kamala Harris also campaigned nearby in Madison.

Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, a judge is preparing to hear a case concerning Elon Musk's political action committee, which is reportedly conducting a $1 million-a-day sweepstakes backing Trump's campaign, drawing legal scrutiny over potential election law violations.

As America braces for the 2024 presidential election, a new poll reveals wide-ranging emotions: most are anxious, divided by the stark choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, whose contrasting approaches exhibit their differing political visions.

Shifting focus overseas, Taiwan is halting activities in anticipation of Typhoon Kong-rey, set to be the largest storm in decades, prompting significant evacuations and widespread closures as it approaches with formidable intensity.

In environmental news, the Philippines is leading Southeast Asia with its new "Extended Producer Responsibility" law, which targets plastic waste, setting ambitious goals for companies to achieve plastic neutrality by 2028.

On the international front, tensions are rising with North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch, amid reports of potential cooperation with Russia, drawing sharp condemnation from global powers concerned about escalating military alliances.