Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse, says a new report
The Brennan Center survey also found 62% of local election officials are concerned about political leaders’ attempting to interfere with how they do their jobs.
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Scammers bilked older Americans out of $3.4 billion last year, often using cryptocurrency
Elder crime losses totaled more than $3.4 billion in 2023 — up 11% from the year prior.
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Ford recalls Maverick pickups in U.S. because tail lights can go dark, increasing the risk of a crash
Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick small pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate. The company says a computer can falsely detect too much current on one or both of ... -
2-year-old Arizona boy dies after bounce house goes airborne in strong gust of wind
A second child was also hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening in the incident Saturday, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Harvey Weinstein returns to court Wednesday after shocking NY rape conviction reversal
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape c...