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The Climate Election: Fracking, explained
Fracking has become a big talking point in the presidential election. But while it has helped boost U.S. energy production, studies have shown it's also linked to a number of environmental and ...2 hours ago - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Robinson 'unacceptable for any elected position,' Stein says
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) criticized Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s fitness for office in an interview Monday. “Mark Robinson has revealed himself to be absolutely unfit ...4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
2024 has been an ‘unprecedented’ election, but the polls are telling us another story
We are headed for the home stretch to Election Day. Those polls are telling us the real story of the campaign so far — but are we willing to listen?6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What's behind the push for election rule changes in Georgia?
There are new concerns about election night chaos in the battleground state of Georgia. Derek Muller, professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, joins "America Decides" to unpack the rule changes ...18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
November's election may shape Puerto Rico's future
Puerto Rico will hold a referendum on Nov. 5 to determine whether the island should become a U.S. state, a new form of self-government, or remain a territory, with the result potentially impacting ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
9/22: The Takeout: State election administration panel
State election officials from Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan join "The Takeout" to discuss the state of election administration ahead of the 2024 vote. They reiterate that the process ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Weather tracker: Extensive flooding in Japan after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall
One dead and several missing as ‘life-threatening situation’ declared in earthquake-hit Ishikawa prefecture. Heavy rain caused extensive flooding in central Japan over the weekend, with at least ...Yesterday - Japan -
Financial Times - World
Germany’s SPD holds off far right in Brandenburg election
Preliminary result shows Olaf Scholz’s party narrowly fending off AfDYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Neo-Marxist Dissanayake upsets odds to win Sri Lanka presidency
Outsider rides anti-establishment wave with pledge to root out dynastic corruption while abiding by $3bn IMF bailout2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Sri Lanka Elects Leftist Leader Dissanayake as President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Left-leaning leader wins Sri Lanka election in political paradigm shift
Anura Kumara Dissanayake beat his rivals after a historic second round of vote counting.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Brandenburg State Elections: What to Watch For
The far right and far left are poised to make significant gains in state voting on Sunday, possibly affecting the stability of the national government in Berlin.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Even in this election year, undividing America is possible
Taking that first step seems daunting, but it’s simple: We need more, not fewer, real conversations.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The 2024 Election Is a Retreat From Ideology
Whatever the Trump-Harris election season is delivering, it isn’t a grand ideological debate.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.3 days ago - Japan -
NBC News - Top stories
Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future
Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to elect a president who will face the task of bolstering the South Asian country’s fragile economic recovery following its worst ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How Georgia's new ballot rule could impact the 2024 election
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday to require each precinct to hand-count the amount of ballots on election night. Georgia's Republican secretary of state and many Democrats have said ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New Georgia rule prompts fears of Election Day chaos
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday in favor of hand counting all ballots in the election in November, which could lead to a delay in the reporting of Georgia's election results. Scott ...3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia elections officials make controversial change to ballot counting
In-person early voting got underway today in three states: Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota. It comes as Vice President Harris visits battleground Georgia where today the state's ...3 days ago -
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How the top election official in America's biggest swing state is preparing for November
Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania’s top state election official, outlined Thursday how administrators in the nation’s biggest battleground state are preparing to take on election misinformation and even ...3 days ago -
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Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board votes to require ballots be hand-counted in November
The Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 to require counties in the presidential battleground to hand-count ballots in this November's election.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots
Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.3 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.3 days ago - Elon Musk -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders votes to be counted by hand
A newly adopted rule requires at least three election workers to hand count ballots in each precinct on election night. NBC News' Priya Sridhar explains the widespread criticism of the rule.4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia election board voting on hand counting ballots, other rules
The Georgia State Election Board heard comments from election workers and others in the community on several rule changes that would affect the process of counting ballots in the 2024 elections. ...4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Georgia Election Board rules ballots must be hand counted
The Georgia Election Board ruled Friday that ballots must be hand-counted by local precincts despite concerns from election officials and opposition from some state officials. The Georgia Election ...4 days ago -
ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Stevie Wonder planning pre-election tour
Grammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder recently announced a 10-stop tour across the U.S. ahead of Election Day, now less than two months away. The concert tour — dubbed "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our ...4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Election forecaster moves Peltola, Steele reelection bids to toss-ups
The election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball has shifted two key House races to toss-ups, moving Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola’s (D) seat in Alaska away from Democrats and Rep. Michelle Steel’s (R) ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election
Attention is focused on regional vote this Sunday that could determine the fate of the national government. Björn Höcke shielded his eyes from the bright lights as he peered from the stage into the ...4 days ago - Germany -
CBS News - Top stories
How whitewater rafters with partisan differences bridge divide in turbulent election season
Major Garrett shows how a group of about 30 Americans, with different political opinions, volunteered to embark on a whitewater rafting trip in the battleground state of North Carolina to find what ...4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
DHS is in for a rough ride after the election, no matter who wins
Without support, our already overextended immigration system will face an overwhelming burden to implement the next president's policies.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollars4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Oprah, Swift and Clooney: do celebrity endorsements matter in the US election?
While A-listers come out for presidential candidates, experts say they may not move the dial on polling day4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says 'Israel will cease to exist' if Harris elected in appeal to Jewish voters
Former President Trump warned of an apocalyptic future for Israel should he lose the November election, addressing a pro-Israel conference with the theme of combatting antisemitism. The Republican ...4 days ago - Donald Trump