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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Mint Hill, North Carolina on September 25. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesHurricane Helene battered rural mountain towns in North Carolina, a key voting bloc for Trump. Some analysts and candidates expect turnout to be lower in the region as people rebuild. North Carolina is a critical battleground state, with Trump and Harris polling neck-and-neck.

The author has raised five kids and has learned how to support teens. Lucy Lambriex/Getty ImagesI'm a mom of two and a stepmom of three, and the last 20 years of parenting teens have taught me a lot. Connect with teens through music, food, and trying what they are interested in.

Mike Manalac says he struggled to prioritize his career without sacrificing family life. Courtesy of Mike ManalacMike Manalac is an account manager who struggled to balance his ambitious career with family life. He chose a work-life balance over salary but his goal of starting a family was still out of reach.

Over 30,000 Boeing workers have been on strike since September 13. Stephen Brashear/Getty ImagesBoeing and union leaders have reached a deal that could end a weekslong strike. The proposed deal includes a 35% general wage increase spread over four years. The strike, which began September 13, has halted much of Boeing's production.

Taylor Swift kicked off a three-night run of concerts at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on October 18. John Shearer/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementThe DNC is using the final stretch of The Eras Tour to urge young people to vote for Kamala Harris. Taylor Swift began a three-night run of shows at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.

Getty Images; iStock; Natalie Ammari/BIAris Yeager shot to fame by parodying a spoiled, rich European caricature on social media. Yeager recently told Business Insider about his online persona. He also talked about how he's leveraging his popularity with his influencer-focused app Storytime. The lines between reality and fiction have started to blur for Aris Yeager.