The discussion focused on ranked choice voting (RCV) in Maine, particularly relevant as the primary is two weeks away. The speaker explained the RCV process, emphasizing the importance of ranking all candidates to avoid “exhausted” ballots, which are discarded. Errors, such as filling out multiple bubbles, also invalidate ballots. The speaker argued that RCV favors larger parties, strengthening the majority. For instance, in Democratic-leaning areas, it benefits Democrats.
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.