In addition to their nationwide efforts to restrict voting access, Republican lawmakers in some key states are seeking greater control over the local mechanics of elections, from voter registration to certifying results
2021
Posted inCops & Courts
As daily deaths near 4,000, worst may lie ahead for Brazil
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity
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Posted inNation & World
Rising COVID case counts in the young test U.S. vaccine strategy
The expanding share of Americans who have received COVID-19 vaccines represents an inflection point in the pandemic’s trajectory. Yet most people in the U.S. still aren’t protected.
Posted inBusiness
Spurred by lockdown, Spain gives four-day work week a try
Experimenting with cutting back one workday per week is about to go nationwide in Spain.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cruises will remain banned, CDC says, as industry pressure to restart heats up
The CDC first banned cruises in U.S. waters in March 2020 amid COVID-19 outbreaks on multiple ships.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Suez Canal mishap puts battered supply chains under more pressure
If the blockage persists, the disruption could ripple through the global economy, affecting the flow of oil, chemicals, apparel, iron ore and manufactured goods.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins rally, extend Sabres’ misery
Craig Smith’s goal with 3:40 remaining lifts Boston to a 3-2 win in their first victory in front of fans at TD Garden since last March.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Pittston woman and her car were chosen to be an extra in film directed by George Clooney
After answering a casting call she ‘forgot about,’ Smith has headed down to filming twice now, and wrapped up Friday.
Posted inNation & World
No timeline given for extracting wedged ship from Suez Canal
A Dutch salvage firm is attempting to refloat the vessel with tugboats and dredgers, taking advantage of high tides.
Posted inNation & World
Myanmar forces kill over 100 in deadliest day since coup
The death toll in Myanmar has been steadily rising as authorities grow more forceful with their suppression of opposition to the Feb. 1 coup.