Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida, Biden Targets Lead Pipes, and Presidential Race Tightens

The latest U.S. news highlights a narrowing presidential race between Harris and Trump, with Harris leading by just three points. Hurricane Milton is set to impact Florida's Gulf Coast, while the U.S. Supreme Court hears a high-profile death row appeal. Simultaneously, Biden announces a plan to eliminate lead pipes nationwide.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a slender lead over Republican Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential race. The polling data indicates a narrowing gap, highlighting key economic issues and immigration rhetoric influencing voter preferences.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, more than 160,000 residents in Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas, and California have experienced power outages, with Duke Energy reporting the most significant disruptions. Residents in the storm's path face evacuation orders and are urged to take urgent precautions.

President Biden has rolled out an ambitious initiative aimed at eradicating lead pipes across the U.S. within a decade. This policy, targeting racial disparities and environmental health, reflects the administration's response to past water contamination incidents from Newark to Flint.