Was your ballot received and counted? How to check your 2024 election vote

Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.

Vote with your ballot, not your life savings

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How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data

A network of reporters and voting experts gather results from thousands of jurisdictions, checking all of it for anomalies before viewers and readers see the data.

The Reason Your Election Anxiety Feels Worse in 2024

Less than five days from Election Day in the US, most people can’t help but check the news—or TikTok or X—but what they see can make their anxiety worse. There’s a reason for that.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

How to track your ballot and what to do if it's been damaged

On the heels of a drop box fire that damaged hundreds of ballots in Washington state, here's how to track your ballot and what to do if you think it's been damaged.

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand-counting ballots as early voting begins

A record number of people are showing up for early voting in the crucial state of Georgia. Early voting is beginning as a Georgia judge blocked a new hand-count election rule passed by a ...

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.

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How to clean your glasses

Spotless glasses means clearer vision. Optometrists share how you can clean your glasses without scratching or damaging your lenses.

How to Build Your Brand by Writing Your Book

These eight steps will guide you through the entire book journey.

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Election fact check: How voting machines work and why they're hard to hack

While election officials use technology for voter registration, tallying and in some cases vote-casting, the system is largely centered around paper ballots.

What's a 'red' and 'blue mirage,' and how election night vote counts make it hard to tell who will win

Once the last voter casts their ballot in a state and the polls close, the process of revealing the winner begins.

Politics - NBC News - 5 hours ago

Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot process could cause vote count lag

Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.

Protecting Your Vote: 1 in 5 Election Day polling places have closed over last decade

As part of the monthlong series "Protecting Your Vote," ABC News examines the closing of thousands of polling sites following a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.

How to clean your garbage disposal

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Judge mulls new Georgia election rules, including ballot hand-count

A Georgia judge must decide whether to squash new state election rules, including a controversial change requiring hand-counted verification of ballots, in the final weeks before November’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. ...

Why a judge blocked Georgia's election ballot-counting rule

A Georgia judge has blocked a new policy that would have required the state's election ballots to be counted by hand. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.

Politics - CBS News - October 16

Most voters confident state election officials will accurately count ballots: Survey

Most voters say they have confidence in local and state election officials to accurately count ballots as Election Day draws near, a new survey reveals. The poll, published Friday by The Associated ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

How to talk to your family and friends about not posting photos of your kids

You’ve decided you don’t want to post pictures of your baby online. What about all the requests for cute photos from grandparents?. Welcome to Opt Out , a semi-regular column in which we help you ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.

Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

How to leverage your greatest assets to drive your roadmap

Customer feedback is key to your product development.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How the ballot-counting rules differ across the key battleground states

Each state has their own rules about how and when election officials can process absentee and provisional ballots, which can have a big impact on the results of a close race.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?

We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Do you have to fill out your entire ballot?

Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.

Star Psychologist Adam Grant Just Explained How Not to Lose Your Mind With Anxiety Before Election Day

Adam Grant draws on recent neuroscience research to offer a simple plan to beat back anxiety and stay sane until election day.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Election fact check: Noncitizens can't vote, and instances are 'vanishingly rare'

Despite Donald Trump spreading allegations of widespread voting by noncitizens, audits of state voter rolls have uncovered very few instances of noncitizen voting.

8 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Coworkers

You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from the foodies to the minimalists.

Tech - Wired - October 21

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

How to Set Your Annual Board Calendar

There’s a natural rhythm you should embrace

Business - Inc. - October 15

How to Remove and Replace Your AirTag’s Battery

Is your Apple AirTag running low on power? Here’s how to replace that battery and get back to tracking.

Tech - Wired - October 18

How to Start a Virtuous Cycle in Your Business

Build trust with your employees and customers with a virtuous cycle.

Business - Inc. - October 21

How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

Stargazers should prepare themselves for an uptick in aurora borealis -- or northern lights -- activity as the current solar cycle nears its peak.

How to help your minister feel the bond market

A gascon’s guide to gilts

World - Financial Times - October 23

How to Get Your Invoices Paid as Quickly as Possible

Founders share their tips for saving time on accounts receivables and shoring up cash flow.

Business - Inc. - October 24

How to Prepare Your Body for Daylight Saving Time

Time change associated with daylight saving time can be a difficult adjustment.

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Tips on how to maximize your annual wellness checkup

As the year wraps up, it might be a good time to book that doctor's visit before deductibles reset. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares how to make each appointment with your ...

How the Budget will affect you and your money

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

How to Make Ads Your Customers Want to Share

It’s not just about aiming for virality—it’s about crafting a story so meaningful, your audience feels compelled to share it. Here’s how to do that.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

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