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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

Dodgers Win The World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. Game 6’s final score was 3-1. However, the Dodgers star player, Justin Turner, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Global October 2020

Hurricane Zeta Speeds Toward Louisiana

As Louisiana prepares for Hurricane Zeta, officials in New Orleans announced a turbine responsible for generating power to the city’s drainage pump system has broken down.

Global October 2020

California Fires Keep Tens Of Thousands Away

Winds are creating a new risk as wildfires continue to rage in Southern California. Twin wildfires in Orange County have kept tens of thousands of people out of their homes.

Global October 2020

Hurricane Warning For New Orleans

Although Zeta has weakened from a hurricane to tropical storm, it is expected to gain strength over the Gulf of Mexico. Because of this, Louisiana is under a hurricane warning.

Global October 2020

Colby College Opens $200M Athletic Facility

Colby College has opened the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, which includes tennis courts, hydrotherapy pools, a 42-foot climbing wall and fitness studios.