An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: How to spot election misinformation; Central Park Five vs. Trump; the new NBA season; and more

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Kamala Harris and Liz Cheney hit the campaign trail together yesterday.

Why? As part of an effort to convince voters that Donald Trump is unfit for office. Harris was joined by the Republican in three swing states — find a guide to all seven of them here.
In related news: An attack on Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, features a fake former student making a false claim. And Trump made a baseless claim about Harris and McDonald's.

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The Central Park Five sued Trump for defamation.

Why? Trump continues to suggest that the men — who were exonerated in the 1989 rape of a jogger — are guilty, including at last month's presidential debate.
In other Trump news: His campaign is increasingly attacking transgender rights. And Trump supporter Elon Musk is targeting Michigan with voter misinformation.
Test yourself: Can you spot election misinformation? Find out with this quiz.

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Five people were killed in a shooting in Washington state.

What happened? Two adults and three school-age children were found dead inside a home in Fall City yesterday, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was taken into custody.
What else to know: The victims appeared to be members of the same family, authorities said. It was the 24th mass killing with guns this year — The Post tracks them here.

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Video showed an Israeli strike on people helping a wounded boy.

Images from videos taken on Oct. 18 show crowds and an ambulance responding to strikes that killed two boys and injured more than 20 people. (Wafaa Thaher)

What happened? A crowd rushed to help a 13-year-old in northern Gaza before another strike hit nearby. The 13-year-old and a 14-year-old boy were killed, an aid group said.
Today: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel pursuing a long-shot bid for a Gaza cease-fire. But the Biden administration's influence over Israel has waned.

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A new parental consent law in Idaho is complicating health care.

What it does: Requires parents' permission for nearly all health care for minors. Critics say that can delay or hinder care for everything from sexual assault to scraped knees.
One example: A 13-year-old couldn't get urgent care for her pregnancy until her legal guardian, her grandmother, was contacted in jail. That took more than two hours.

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Some student loan payments could be paused well into next year.

Why? The federal government is scrambling to adjust to a court ruling that barred it from moving forward with its popular repayment program, Save.
The impact: Payments could be paused for at least six months for millions of borrowers enrolled in the Save program, the Education Department said yesterday.

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The NBA returns tonight with the defending champs facing a retooled rival.

What to watch: The Boston Celtics, eyeing a rare repeat, vs. the New York Knicks, who made two huge offseason trades. Also, the Lakers host the Timberwolves. Both games air on TNT.
Zooming out: The Oklahoma City Thunder's rising stars and entertaining style of play could make it a top title contender. And the worst teams are dreaming of Cooper Flagg.