Britain’s Voting System

A (sort-of) illustrated guide to the voting systems of three crucial swing states

Election officials — and reporters like me — have spent years explaining that voter fraud is incredibly rare.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Pennsylvania county's new high-tech system to count votes faster

On election day, all eyes will be on battleground Pennsylvania. And this time around, one key county has a new high-tech system to count votes faster. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports.

Georgia officials defend voting system against barrage of conspiracies

In Georgia, where millions of people have already voted, officials are focused on ensuring the vote counting process is accurate — and that voters actually believe that.

Raffensperger assures Georgia that voting systems are secure amid Trump campaign's lawsuit

A Georgia judge rejected a lawsuit trying to block opening some election offices over the weekend to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the ...

A (sort-of) illustrated guide to the voting systems of three crucial swing states

Election officials — and reporters like me — have spent years explaining that voter fraud is incredibly rare.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Colorado accidentally put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

The Colorado Secretary of State's office says voting system passwords were mistakenly put on the department's website

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip

World - Financial Times - October 24

Three tests for Britain’s Budget

Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growth

Business - Financial Times - October 27

The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts

Ageing population is a great policy achievement but the higher costs demand tax increases and improved growth

World - Financial Times - October 30

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shift

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Cooper 'believes in Britain's coaching pathway'

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper says he believes in Britain's culture and coaching pathway following Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England head coach.

The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession

UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling short

World - Financial Times - October 20

PHOTO COLLECTION: Australia Britain Royals

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses

The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.

Britain rejoins the EU foreign affairs council — for lunch

Also in this newsletter: the EU countries pushing for more, not less, green policy

World - Financial Times - October 14

Britain’s summer riots paid off for one company

Mitie Group, a provider of outsourcing services, said the provision of “surge response” security services for the U.K. Home Office was one factor behind a 13% rise in revenue in the first half

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Britain's Fearnley extends winning streak to 13 matches

Britain's Jacob Fearnley extends his winning streak to 13 matches as he beats Corentin Moutet at the Stockholm Open.

MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'

Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gamble

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

World - Financial Times - October 30

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it

Intense overnight strikes in southern Lebanon; Israel releases Hamas documents

US deploys advanced antimissile system in Israel

Rare move will involve sending American forces to operate Thaad battery for defence against further Iranian missile attacks

Business - Financial Times - October 13

US approves deployment of troops and antimissile system to Israel

The United States is deepening its role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas with the Pentagon announcing Sunday it will send one of its most advanced anti-missile systems to Israel along with ...

U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS ...

U.S. sending missile defense system, troops to Israel

The U.S. is sending troops to Israel for the first time since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, along with a powerful air missile defense system. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is ...

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

Dassault Systemes Cuts Guidance After Earnings Disappoint

The French software maker lowered its guidance for the year after revenue and operating profit came in shy of analyst expectations in the third quarter.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Biden to formally apologize for Indian boarding school system

President Joe Biden is scheduled to issue a formal apology Friday for a government-run boarding school system that forcibly separated generations of Native American children from their families.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Biden formally apologizes for Indian boarding school system

Watch live coverage as President Joe Biden formally apologizes for a U.S. government boarding school system that forcibly separated generations of Native American children from their families ...

White, Zuckerberg talk UFC rankings system fix

Dana White recently reached out to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for help with improving the UFC rankings system, possibly using artificial intelligence.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Latest in Britain’s Voting System

A (sort-of) illustrated guide to the voting systems of three crucial swing states

Pennsylvania county's new high-tech system to count votes faster

Georgia officials defend voting system against barrage of conspiracies

Raffensperger assures Georgia that voting systems are secure amid Trump campaign's lawsuit

A (sort-of) illustrated guide to the voting systems of three crucial swing states

Colorado accidentally put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Three tests for Britain’s Budget

The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

Cooper 'believes in Britain's coaching pathway'

The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession

PHOTO COLLECTION: Australia Britain Royals

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses

Britain rejoins the EU foreign affairs council — for lunch

Britain’s summer riots paid off for one company

Britain's Fearnley extends winning streak to 13 matches

MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

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Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it

US deploys advanced antimissile system in Israel

US approves deployment of troops and antimissile system to Israel

U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel

U.S. sending missile defense system, troops to Israel

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

Dassault Systemes Cuts Guidance After Earnings Disappoint

Biden to formally apologize for Indian boarding school system

Biden formally apologizes for Indian boarding school system

White, Zuckerberg talk UFC rankings system fix

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

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