You could be forgiven for losing interest in your favorite Netflix thriller these days. Just switch to the national news, and reality feels far more suspenseful than anything streaming platforms can offer. Geopolitical tensions have erupted, with the Middle East conflict taking center stage. Meanwhile, the already intense US election campaign took a dramatic turn when Biden stepped aside in favor of Kamala Harris, reigniting the race. While Harris has boosted the Democrats' prospects, the ongoing geopolitical crisis could still influence the final outcome. The result remains hard to predict, but there is little doubt that the outcome of the election will be profound – not only for the US but also for the rest of the world.

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