More than twice as many people in Europe are hospitalized with Covid-19 as in the United States, adjusted for population. Continue reading Europe’s Hospital Crunch Grows More Dire, Surpassing Spring Peak
U.S. payrolls grew by 638,000 in October and unemployment fell to 6.9%, but lockdowns could stifle a rebound in restaurant and retail work. Continue reading Jobs Report Shows Gains but Vulnerability to New Virus Surge
Infectious-disease experts warned about the risk of cramming revelers into the Black Hills of South Dakota. But it was the annual Sturgis rally, and bikers were coming no matter what. Continue reading A Motorcycle Rally in a Pandemic? ‘We Kind of Knew What Was Going to Happen’
While the White House seeks a “James Baker-like” figure to lead its postelection legal battle, the real James Baker says President Trump should not try to stop votes from being counted. Continue reading Flashbacks to Florida in 2000 as Trump Heads to Court to Save His Presidency
A lengthy canvass, recounts and legal challenges all could delay results of the presidential election, leading to further disputes in the Electoral College. Continue reading What Happens When the Election Results Are Contested
Twitter has flagged 15 of the president’s four dozen tweets since polls closed, acting more aggressively to combat false or misleading information. Continue reading How Twitter Policed Trump During the Election
Run-of-the-mill clerical errors have been used as false evidence of voter fraud in Michigan. Continue reading How Claims of Dead Michigan Voters Spread Faster Than the Facts
The prolonged uncertainty in spite of the clear preference of the public has intensified some Americans’ anger at a system in which a minority of people can claim a majority of power. Continue reading The Electoral College Is Close. The Popular Vote Isn’t.
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