This week, new pre-orders and arrivals in collectibles include figures from ThreeZero and MAFEX, with notable characters like Elita-1, Bumblebee, and Megatron expected in 2025. The Whitehall Community Library will host an online event with Poet Laureate Chris La Tray on September 30, offering a free evening of poetry, alongside other community activities such as a Homeschool Mom Roundup and a History Book Club. Sweet Home's proposal for city mail delivery is gaining traction following positive survey results, while the city council plans to install more street lights and has approved a new fiscal budget despite some criticisms. The European Commission has made its first decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, impacting a telecoms company seeking to expand within the EU. Notably, Americans living abroad could significantly influence the upcoming presidential election outcomes in crucial swing states, with overseas votes potentially tipping the balance in tight races. Meanwhile, the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, with heavy casualties reported from recent Israeli strikes.