The 'October Surprise,' Explained: A History of Late-Campaign Scandals That Impacted Elections

Photo: Getty (2) “October surprises” have become an unseemly tradition in American politics, when some of candidates' biggest controversies come to light just as voters are preparing to cast their ballots. With less than a month till Election Day, this year’s scandals have been minimal. On Oct. 2, Republican presidential nomineeDonald Trumpfaced criticism when a packet of evidence in his federal election interference case was unsealed. While itcontained damning allegations, it didn’t seem to damage his chances at the White House, leaving the door open for a more explosive October surprise to affect his or Democratic nomineeKamala Harris' campaigns in the final hour.

The 'Today' Show Crew's Greatest Halloween Costumes

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.Photo:John Nacion/Getty John Nacion/Getty When it comes toHalloweencostumes, theTodayshowcast never disappoints. For decades, anchors on the NBC morning show have gone all out with thematic group costumes, dating back to the 1990s whenKatie Couric,Al Roker,Ann CurryandMatt Lauerfirst started going with pop culture references — hair, makeup and all. As theTodaycrew churns out yet another great group costume in 2024, take a look back on some of the best.

The 10 Best Amazon Lightning Deals to Shop Right This Second — Up to 69% Off

Photo:Amazon (3)As anAmazon shopping expert, it’s my job to find the absolutebest deals across the siteeach week — and that includes fleeting lightning deals.Amazon lightning dealsare only on sale for a limited time. Each day, the site grabs products from every department and places them on a timed discount, then updates the section with new picks one or two days later. It can be hard to keep track of these quick markdowns, but I found the top 10 Amazon lightning deals you need to see today.

The 10 Best Anti-Fatigue Mats, Tested in Our Own Homes

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleOur Top PicksReviewsOthers We TriedWhat to KnowBehind the ScenesWhy Trust PEOPLE?What Is PEOPLE Tested? In This ArticleView All In This Article View All Our Top Picks Reviews Others We Tried What to Know Behind the Scenes Why Trust PEOPLE? What Is PEOPLE Tested? Photo: People/Erin Johnson If you’ve ever worked at astanding deskor spent multiple hours preparing a meal, you know how painful it can be to stand in one place for too long.

The 10 Best Back-to-School Deals on Sneakers: Save Up to 57% on New Balance, Adidas, Hoka, and More

Photo:Amazon; Zappos(3) Amazon; Zappos(3) Though you probably haven’t been in the market for graphing calculators, glue sticks, or pencil pouches in quite a while, that doesn’t mean you can’t still take advantage ofback-to-school sales. Now is a good time to refresh your wardrobe and stock up on staples likenew jeans, a button-down shirt, and a couple pairs of sneakers. Right now, you can find casual sneakers, walking shoes, running shoes, and more from top brands, including Brooks, Adidas, Hoka, and Skechers (just to name a few), for up to 57 percent off.