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Georgia poll worker accused of threatening to bomb election workers

A Georgia poll worker was arrested Monday for allegedly mailing a letter threatening other poll workers with rape, a "beatdown" and a bomb threat.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Former Georgia poll worker indicted in bomb threats against election workers

A former Georgia poll worker has been indicted after reportedly issuing a bomb threat against election workers, the Justice Department said in a press release Wednesday. In the release, the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

No, poll workers aren’t handing out Sharpies to invalidate ballots.

The writing utensils figured prominently in conspiracy theories in previous elections. But they’re often fine to use on paper ballots.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Keeping ballots and poll workers safe in Georgia's 2024 election

Ahead of Election Day, Georgia officials are preparing for this year's contest – both in safeguarding the ballot and in assuring people that the race in the Peach State is fair.

Flooding in Missouri Kills at Least 5, Including 2 Poll Workers

The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths this week following days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Flash flooding kills 5 in Missouri, including 2 poll workers

A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state.

Poll workers defamed by Giuliani can pursue World Series rings: Judge

Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss laid claim to the rings as part of their $148 million defamation judgment.

Married for 54 Years, Two Poll Workers Die in Election Day Flood

Chuck and Cathie Baldwin were caught in a flash flood as they drove to the polls. Known as “proud hippies,” they hosted a musical festival called Chuckstock on their Missouri farm.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Giuliani turns over Mercedes, watches to poll workers he defamed

After months of legal wrangling, Rudy Giuliani turned over his car, several watches, a ring, and financial assets to two Georgia election workers he defamed.

Georgia Poll Workers Defamed by Giuliani Receive Some of His Assets

A watch collection, a ring and a vintage Mercedes-Benz belonging to the former Trump lawyer were delivered nearly a year after he was ordered to pay $148 million to the workers he had spread lies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Attorney says Giuliani 'secreted away' his property from poll workers he defamed

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to appear in court to explain why he allegedly "secreted away" his property from poll workers who won a $148 million judgment against him.

2 poll workers die after vehicle swept off highway in floodwaters: Officials

A man and woman drowned after their vehicle was swept off a highway in Wright County in floodwaters, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Judge says Giuliani faces contempt if he doesn't turn over property to poll workers

A judge has raised the possibility of holding Rudy Giuliani in contempt if he fails to turn over property to two Georgia poll workers he defamed after the 2020 election.

The problem with polling

and predicting that “somewhere” is nearly impossible. With the election jus two weeks away, new polls will say nothing meaningful, even if campaigns and the media widely report them. We will all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Harris huddles with Michigan workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Ve Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris courts workers in Michigan ahead of election Vice President Harris made ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Americans go to the polls

Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversary

World - Financial Times - November 3

Who is ahead in the polls?

An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the election.

The Polls Are Close. The Results Might Not Be.

We are just a very normal polling error away from either candidate landing a decisive victory on Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

What is the point of polling?

Voters want precision — unfortunately, political surveys can’t deliver it

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Were the polls right? It’s complicated.

Assessing the accuracy of polls is much more complicated than it looks.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Boeing Strike Extended After Union Workers Reject New Contract

The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

The city workers who found fulfilment in the fields

These part-time farmers say they want the best of both worlds, splitting life between Paris and the country.

U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI

According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, U.S. workers are feeling “slightly more negative” about DEI efforts compared with last year.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Early exit poll results show what issues are driving voters to polls

Early exit polls found Democrats' top concern was the state of democracy and Republicans' key issue was the economy. CBS News 24/7 anchor Vladimir Duthiers analyzes the top issues on voters' minds.

Kamala Harris is slipping in the polls, but not with university professors

A new survey of over 1,000 professors shows that 78% will vote for Harris, and only 8% will vote for Trump, reflecting the lack of political diversity in higher education.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Harris, Trump deadlocked in Pennsylvania poll

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck-and-neck in battleground Pennsylvania with less than a week to go until Election Day, a new poll shows. The survey, released Wednesday by ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Surprise polling! Is Harris pulling ahead?

What new data from Iowa could mean for the race... and Harris on the iconic SNL

Americans vote in neck and neck race

Voters head to the polls for Election Day

Did the US election polls fail?

Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

Boeing factory workers reject latest contract offer

Vote deals blow to new chief executive’s plan to stabilise business

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Eye Opener: Boeing workers reject contract offer

Boeing workers have rejected another contract offer, extending their strike. Meanwhile, the White House confirms that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. All that and ...

Boeing Workers Reject Pay Offer as Strike Continues

Strikers rejected a proposal for a 35 percent pay increase over four years by a nearly two-thirds margin.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers

Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.

Strike continues after Boeing workers reject deal

About 33,000 Boeing machinists remain on strike after they voted to reject a deal their union leadership had reached with the aircraft manufacturing giant. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at why they ...

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