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Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books
Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?
The Democratic nominee's path to victory could hinge on her ability to excite entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County, Georgia, an immigrant-rich slice of Atlanta.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Mail ballot voting extended in Bucks County after Trump, McCormick campaigns sued
Mail ballot voting in Bucks County has been extended after the Trump and McCormick campaigns filed a lawsuit over the way county election officials handled mail-in ballot requests.Politics - CBS News - October 30 -
Los Angeles County sues PepsiCo, Coca-Cola over role in plastic pollution 'crisis'
Los Angeles County announced a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo this week, arguing the soda giants misled the public on the recyclability of the plastics used for their products. In the ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Georgia's top court cancels extension for delayed ballots in Cobb County, siding with RNC
Georgia's highest court on Monday ruled that thousands of Cobb County voters who received their ballots late will not have their votes immediately counted if their ballots are received by officials ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
What we know about Fulton County, Georgia, poll site bomb threats
At least two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, were briefly evacuated after apparent bomb threats were made, officials confirmed. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on what's known about the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
New Jersey gov says 'it's time to look in the mirror' after Dems lost key counties
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said it's time to reflect after Democrats lost key counties in the blue-leaning state following Vice President Harris’s defeat in the 2024 U.S. presidential ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.
The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
DOJ finds Fulton County Jail in violation of federal law in probe of inmate's death
The Justice Department (DOJ) issued a 105-page report Thursday outlining the inhumane conditions in the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The DOJ found the jail managed by the Fulton County Sheriff's ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Georgia's Fulton County Jail violates rights of detainees with violence and filth, feds say
The Justice Department has found that egregious conditions at Georgia’s Fulton County Jail — including pest infestation, malnourishment, a lack of adequate medical care and rampant violence that ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Bucks County Democrats show again why voters trusted the GOP more on democracy
Democratic Commissioner Diane Marseglia of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has admitted that the Democratic majority on the election commission had decided to ignore a binding state Supreme Court ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Rays' deal for new stadium in St. Petersburg 'less certain' after recent county vote, team owner says
The Rays are supposed to move into a new ballpark for the 2028 MLB seasonSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Colorado club shooting could have been averted if county enforced red flag law, lawsuits allege
Law enforcement missed critical opportunities to prevent a 2022 mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado, a pair of lawsuits allege.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Alleged LA County drug distributor charged with dealing opioid more powerful than fentanyl
The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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 - October 31 -
U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election
With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
In Georgia, Political Crisis Looms After Disputed Election
The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not sit in Parliament.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Four certainties in an uncertain election
Election Day is now just one week away.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
US election betting is on a roll
In the months leading up to election day, people from around the world have placed millions of dollars in wagers on who will be the next American presidentWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Billionaires see the stakes of election
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Billionaires with business interests riding on election For billionaires who have ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Doctor on coping with election anxiety
The American Psychological Association found that 69% of American adults said the presidential election was a significant source of anxiety for them. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trading lessons on US elections
Even when there is a clear policy shift to trade on, timing and implementation of changes is criticalWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish
A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Election anxiety and the problem with polarisation
In the US presidential campaign and beyond, politics is taking a heavy psychological toll. Can we raise the tone?World - Financial Times - November 2 -
Just How Online Was This Election?
In the 2024 presidential race, both nominees exploited a porous boundary between the internet and real life. Some viral moments, however, were out of their control.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 2