Georgia Politics & Elections: A new Fox News poll flags trouble for Republicans in Georgia’s Senate race, with Democrat Jon Ossoff leading Mike Collins 56% to 43%, while voters say Trump ties are a bigger concern than Democrats being “too liberal.” Criminal Justice: Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing the rifle used in the 2024 attack; Colt was already sentenced to life without parole. Public Safety & Health: Lidl US recalled Eridanous shortbread cookies in multiple states, including Georgia, after a labeling error left major allergens (wheat, soy, milk, eggs) off English-language packaging; no illnesses reported. Immigration Enforcement: DHS says ICE is not planning operations targeting polling locations in November, though it could act if there’s an active public safety threat. Climate & Weather: NOAA warns El Niño could intensify into a “very strong” event, with some models suggesting a rare “super” El Niño this winter—raising stakes for Georgia and other at-risk states. Business & Workforce: Trump announced a veterans fast-track to get commercial driver’s licenses, expanding a waiver tied to military heavy-vehicle experience.