Technology October 2020

FBI: Ransomware Threatens Healthcare System

The criminal gang known as UNC1878 has been targeting the healthcare system with a strain of ransomware known as Ryuk. They lock up hospital information unless they are payed millions.

Global October 2020

Zeta Barrels Across Southeast

After pummeling New Orleans, Zeta continued to barrel through the Southeast and is expected to cross the mid-Atlantic states before moving offshore around Delaware and New Jersey.

Global October 2020

Jobless Claims Fall To 751,000

Although jobless claims fell in 30 states, rising in confirmed COVID-19 infections in nearly every state (and federal aid being cut off) could weaken the economy in the months ahead.

Global October 2020

South Digs Out From Zeta's Wrath

The deadly Hurricane Zeta has left destruction and power outages in its wake. States impacted include Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia.

Global October 2020

An Election Day Role For National Guard?

Will those voting in person on Nov. 3 see the military at their polling place? Depending on the state, yes, they may see members of the National Guard – although they might not realize it.

Legal October 2020

Supreme Court Issues Flurry Of Election Orders

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently making rulings regarding voting in the 2020 Election in the following states: North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Global November 2020

Do Non-Battleground States’ Votes Matter?

Votes in non-battleground states can impact issues like the pandemic, abortion, crime, racial inequalities, climate change, money for schools, infrastructure and health care.

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

Will The Election Affect Control Of Congress?

Prior to the 2020 election, Republicans hold the majority of the Senate (53-47), and the Democrats hold the majority of the House of Representatives, which has a total of 435 members.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Health Workers Honored On Day Of The Dead

More than 1,700 health workers who are officially known to have died of COVID-19 are being honored in Mexico during Día de los Muertos.

Global November 2020

Will We Know Who Won On Election Night?

The main reason Americans may go to bed on Nov. 3 not knowing who won the presidency is because mail ballots usually require more time to process than those cast in person.

Global November 2020

How AP Counts Votes And Calls Races

While there is no national election commission in the U.S. that says who won on Election Day, The Associated Press counts the nation’s vote in real time on Nov. 3.

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.

Global November 2020

Will There Be Violence After The Election?

Businesses in multiple states, including Minnesota, New York and Washington, are preparing for the possibility of election unrest leading to violence.

Global November 2020

States To Watch Closely On Election Night

As the votes are tallied, the results of the following states could be pivotal to the election: Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nevada.