Global November 2020

What Are The Rules Around Poll Watching?

While most states allow the monitoring of votes at polling places, the rules for each state differ on particulars like who can be a poll watcher and how they must conduct themselves.

Global November 2020

The Real Reasons For Long Voting Lines

Many things can contribute to long lines on Election Day, including heavier-than-expected turnout, understaffing, social distancing measures and poll machines not working.

Technology November 2020

Pennsylvania: Online Misinformation Hot Spot

Battleground state Pennsylvania was the focus of misleading social media posts about voting. Misleading claims were shared thousands of times on Twitter and Facebook.

Global November 2020

Biden Wins Wisconsin

Joe Biden has won Wisconsin. Neither he nor President Donald Trump have reached 270 Electoral College votes.

Global November 2020

Vote Tallying Update

As the vote tallying continues, certain states remain in play, meaning they can go to either incumbent President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden.

Financing November 2020

751,000 Seek US Jobless Benefits

Although jobless claims fell slightly, the number of those seeking unemployment benefits is still a historically high number, and the pandemic is accelerating.

Health Care November 2020

US COVID Cases Hit An All-Time High

According to Johns Hopkins University, daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States have risen 45% over the past two weeks. This is a record high 7-day average of 86,352.

Global November 2020

Election: Why Have Some States Not Been Called?

As of early Nov. 6, several states remain too early to call in the 2020 Presidential Election. But why is that? And what is the criteria AP uses to call states?

Technology November 2020

Social Media Vs Election Misinformation

Social media giants Facebook, Twitter and YouTube took action to counter election misinformation such as labeling posts as false or misleading. But were their efforts enough?

Health Care November 2020

UMD To Move Classes Online After Thanksgiving

Due to concerns about rising COVID-19 cases, the University of Maryland’s College Park campus will be transitioning to mostly online classes after Thanksgiving break.

Health Care November 2020

Pfizer: COVID Vaccine Is Looking 90% Effective

A potentially major development regarding a COVID-19 vaccine is happening at Pfizer. Their early data suggests their vaccine candidate may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.

Hispanic Community November 2020

COVID And Students In Latin America

Students in Venezuela, Bolivia, Honduras, Jamaica and Mexico are all falling behind in their education because of the pandemic, and more than 3 million may never return to school.

Legal November 2020

Will The Affordable Care Act Be Overturned?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is going before the Supreme Court where the new conservative majority could overturn it. President-elect Joe Biden will be making a speech about the ACA.

Health Care November 2020

Is It Safe To Stay In Hotels During The Pandemic?

With Thanksgiving and winter holidays just around the corner, is it safe to stay in hotel or a rental home? What should you and your family watch out for when making lodging arrangements?

Global November 2020

9 LACCD Colleges Distributing Food To Students

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has announced a pre-Thanksgiving food distribution for its students.