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.

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.

Global November 2020

False Claim: Sharpie Pens Ruin Arizona Ballots

Using a Sharpie pen to mark a ballot in Arizona will not invalidate the ballot even if the mark bleeds through. Yet some social media users are making false claims to the contrary.

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.

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

US Formally Exits Paris Agreement

As of Nov. 4, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the Paris Agreement. There are 189 countries that are still part of the global pact, and six more have signed but not ratified the pact.

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.

Legal November 2020

Will The Election Go Before The Supreme Court?

In the U.S. it is normal for votes to be tallied after Election Day. Voting is over for the 2020 Election. Yet President Donald Trump said he would take the election to the Supreme Court.

Global November 2020

Presidency Hinges On 3 Tight Races

Who won the 2020 Election? It is coming down to three state: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Neither President Donald Trump nor Joe Biden have 270 Electoral College votes yet.

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.

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

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.