Iran reportedly intimidated UK-based journalists, says TV channel

Iran reportedly intimidated UK-based journalists, says TV channel

Persian-language TV channel Iran International’s parent company is “shocked and genuinely alarmed” by threats against its journalists. The two UK-based channels are already prohibited in Iran, but a group that monitors press freedom claims they are important sources of news and information. UN special rapporteurs have warned of a “chilling effect” on journalism in Iran … Read more

Philadelphia adds a mechanism to catch multiple votes

Philadelphia adds a mechanism to catch multiple votes

Election officials in Philadelphia voted Tuesday to reinstate a procedure designed to capture double votes. The method compares mail-in ballots with poll books on election day. Following a lawsuit by the Republican party, the Philadelphia city commissioner voted 2-1 in favor of the resolution. Election officials in Philadelphia voted Tuesday morning to reinstate a procedure … Read more

US cyber officials says midterm elections haven’t been hacked

US cyber officials says midterm elections haven't been hacked

US officials “continue to see no specific or credible threat to disrupt election infrastructure”. Officials prepare for the possibility of low-level cyberattacks that could temporarily render state and local websites inaccessible. These attacks will not prohibit voters from casting their ballots, an official says. US officials “continue to see no specific or credible threat to … Read more

Pelosi says her husband’s attack influenced her retirement decision

Pelosi says her husband's attack influenced her retirement decision

The California Democrat opened up about the assault as well as the emotional fallout from it in an exclusive interview that took place on Monday night. This was the first time that she had commented publicly about the incident. The attack will undoubtedly have an effect on her political future after the midterm elections on … Read more

Fetterman sues for Pennsylvania mail-in ballots without proper dates

Fetterman sues for Pennsylvania mail-in ballots without proper dates

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court issued an injunction telling counties to stop counting mailed ballots with missing or invalid dates on their outer envelopes. John Fetterman has petitioned a federal court in an effort to have mail-in ballots considered even if the ballots were not signed with a current date. The campaign of the Democratic nominee for … Read more

How midterm elections impacts United States economy

How midterm elections impacts United States economy

The US is experiencing economic fragility at the time of the midterm elections. American citizens are suffering from rising interest rates and a geopolitically tense winter. The outcome of Tuesday’s election will decide the composition of a Congress that has the power to pass laws that have the ability to profoundly alter the fiscal landscape. … Read more

Biden expects House losses but wants Senate control on Election Day

Biden expects House losses but wants Senate control on Election Day

Biden intends to spend the entire day in private, but will maintain his usual morning routine. The White House political team will establish a location in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Biden has invited his closest advisers to the house to watch the results of the midterm elections. President Biden heads into election day expecting … Read more

263 women competing for seats in the House for US election

263 women competing for seats in the House for US election

This year’s midterm elections in the United States feature a record-breaking number of women candidates. 263 women are competing for seats in the House of Representatives, and 21 women are standing for Senate seats. 25 women are vying for the position of governor in their respective states. This year’s midterm elections in the United States … Read more

Inquest results link Awaab Ishak’s death to mould in apartment

Inquest results link Awaab Ishak's death to mould in apartment

Awaab Ishak died in December 2020, shortly after his second birthday. Pathologist: Awaab’s airways were swelled and clogged, his blood and lungs showed signs of fungus. His father Faisal Abdullah called Rochdale Boroughwide Housing several times regarding the property. An inquest heard that a two-year-old boy’s death was directly related to his exposure to mould … Read more

Fisherman tries to save pilots in Tanzania Precision Air crash

Fisherman tries to save pilots in Tanzania Precision Air crash

Majaliwa Jackson was among the first on the scene when a jet crashed into Tanzania’s Lake Victoria. He has been recognized as a hero, given 1 million Tanzanian shillings ($430; £370), and been given the opportunity to join the fire brigade. 19 confirmed dead, including both pilots, after the aircraft collided with a lake. A … Read more

Internet misinformation about midterm elections spreads online

Internet misinformation about midterm elections spreads online

Former US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the legitimacy of this year’s elections. Data shows that more than half of all Republican candidates for Congress and state offices doubt the elections will be legitimate. Online misinformation about the validity of this midterm elections and past ones has been spreading as US voters get … Read more