The L.A. Times reports on President Trump’s visit to California and Joe Biden’s remarks about the wildfires in the state. The L.A. Times also explains the connection between climate change and California’s record-breaking wildfires. And MarketWatch outlines where Trump and Biden stand on environmental policy. As Israel and the United Arab Emirates sign a peace deal at the White House, NBC News reports that Bahrain will also move toward establishing a diplomatic relationship with Israel. The New Yorker’s Bernard Avishai, who’s been writing about Israeli foreign relations for decades, offers his analysis of the deal. Dennis Ross writes for the Washington Post that the agreement could cause other Arab nations facing crises to see a helpful ally in Israel. And Al Jazeera explains what it all means for Palestine. NBC News describes how issues with this year’s census could lead to a major undercount. National Geographic breaks down the recent discovery of a possible sign of life on Venus and the resulting debate in the science community. And “early voting” or “in-person absentee voting” begins today in six states. If you’re a voter in Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, South Dakota, Wyoming, or Virginia, check out our election guide to see if you can vote early in your county.

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