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New York Voters Get Wrong Return Envelopes With Ballots
Elections officials don't know how many people are affected by the screwup, which they're blaming on a vendor error.Elections officials in New York City are blaming a vendor error after an unknown number of voters who requested absentee ballots were sent return envelopes that contained the incorrect information of different people.Residents in the largest US city seeking to vote absentee are required to return their ballots in a signed "oath envelope." Both the ballot and the "oath envelope" are mailed to the voter together.But in recent days, voters in Brooklyn and Queens have complained...…Elections officials don't know how many people are affected by the screwup, which they're blaming on a vendor error.Elections officials in New York City are blaming a vendor error after an unknown number of voters who requested absentee ballots were sent return envelopes that contained the incorrect information of different people.Residents in the largest US city seeking to vote absentee are required to return their ballots in a signed "oath envelope." Both the ballot and the "oath envelope" are mailed to the voter together.But in recent days, voters in Brooklyn and Queens have complained...WW…
Trump Won't Commit To Peaceful Transfer Of Power
"We'll see what happens."President Donald Trump declined again on Wednesday to commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the November election, the integrity of which he is seeking to undermine through false attacks on mail-in ballots."We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told Brian Karem at a White House press conference after the Playboy magazine reporter asked the president if he would commit to such a peaceful transfer."I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster," Trump said. “Get rid of the ballots and you'll have a very...…"We'll see what happens."President Donald Trump declined again on Wednesday to commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the November election, the integrity of which he is seeking to undermine through false attacks on mail-in ballots."We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told Brian Karem at a White House press conference after the Playboy magazine reporter asked the president if he would commit to such a peaceful transfer."I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots and the ballots are a disaster," Trump said. “Get rid of the ballots and you'll have a very...WW…
Tulsa Official: Trump Rally "Likely" Behind Coronavirus Surge
Dr. Bruce Dart said he and his staff were "[connecting] the dots" between the rally and a surge in local coronavirus cases.BuzzFeed News has reporters around the world bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, .A top health official in Oklahoma said Wednesday that last month and the protests associated with the event "more than likely" contributed to the surge in coronavirus cases.In Tulsa County, 206 new cases of COVID-19 were identified on Tuesday, Dr. Bruce Dart, director of the Tulsa City–County Health Department, told reporters...…Dr. Bruce Dart said he and his staff were "[connecting] the dots" between the rally and a surge in local coronavirus cases.BuzzFeed News has reporters around the world bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, .A top health official in Oklahoma said Wednesday that last month and the protests associated with the event "more than likely" contributed to the surge in coronavirus cases.In Tulsa County, 206 new cases of COVID-19 were identified on Tuesday, Dr. Bruce Dart, director of the Tulsa City–County Health Department, told reporters...WW…
Mail Carrier Thomas Cooper Pleads Guilty To Attempted Election Fraud
Thomas Cooper of West Virginia is facing eight years in federal prison.A West Virginia mail carrier is facing prison time after admitting he attempted election fraud by changing the party registrations of people who had requested for the state's June primary, officials announced Thursday.Thomas Cooper, 47, of Dry Fork signed an agreement in which he pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to defraud the residents of West Virginia of a fair election and one count of injury to the mail.In a May 26 criminal complaint, prosecutors detailed how the Clerk of Pendleton County discovered the...…Thomas Cooper of West Virginia is facing eight years in federal prison.A West Virginia mail carrier is facing prison time after admitting he attempted election fraud by changing the party registrations of people who had requested for the state's June primary, officials announced Thursday.Thomas Cooper, 47, of Dry Fork signed an agreement in which he pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to defraud the residents of West Virginia of a fair election and one count of injury to the mail.In a May 26 criminal complaint, prosecutors detailed how the Clerk of Pendleton County discovered the...WW…
Trump Defends Pompeo's Alleged Use Of Staffer To Walk Dogs, Wash Dishes
"I would rather have him on the phone with some world leader than have him wash dishes — because maybe his wife isn't there or his kids aren't."President Donald Trump said claims that a fired inspector general was investigating Secretary of State for allegedly making a taxpayer-funded staffer run personal errands for him are overblown — and even if they were true, they would still be acceptable."Here's a man that is supposed to be negotiating war and peace with major, major countries with weaponry like the world has never seen before," Trump told reporters at the White House. "And the...…"I would rather have him on the phone with some world leader than have him wash dishes — because maybe his wife isn't there or his kids aren't."President Donald Trump said claims that a fired inspector general was investigating Secretary of State for allegedly making a taxpayer-funded staffer run personal errands for him are overblown — and even if they were true, they would still be acceptable."Here's a man that is supposed to be negotiating war and peace with major, major countries with weaponry like the world has never seen before," Trump told reporters at the White House. "And the...WW…
Debunk: Mike Pence Did Not Deliver Empty Boxes To Nursing Home
A viral clip from comedian Jimmy Kimmel was edited to remove some important context.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Vice President visited a nursing home facility in Virginia on Thursday, meeting with staff and unloading boxes of personal protective equipment, or PPE, from FEMA.He was joined at Alexandria's Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center by Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Navy...…A viral clip from comedian Jimmy Kimmel was edited to remove some important context.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Vice President visited a nursing home facility in Virginia on Thursday, meeting with staff and unloading boxes of personal protective equipment, or PPE, from FEMA.He was joined at Alexandria's Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center by Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Navy...WW…
Companies That Are Absolutely Not Small Businesses Are Getting Millions Of Dollars In Small Business Loans
The same day Potbelly announced it received a $10 million coronavirus loan, it also revealed it paid a $100,000 signing bonus to a new executive.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .A federal crisis fund of $350 billion established to keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic , leaving thousands of companies waiting desperately for help.But several giant companies with hundreds of stores, thousands of employees, and whose executives make millions...…The same day Potbelly announced it received a $10 million coronavirus loan, it also revealed it paid a $100,000 signing bonus to a new executive.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .A federal crisis fund of $350 billion established to keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic , leaving thousands of companies waiting desperately for help.But several giant companies with hundreds of stores, thousands of employees, and whose executives make millions...WW…
Trump Shakes Hands At Coronavirus Emergency Press Conference
Trump declared a . He also touched a lot of hands.Your weekday morning guide to breaking news, cultural analysis, and everything in between…Trump declared a . He also touched a lot of hands.Your weekday morning guide to breaking news, cultural analysis, and everything in betweenWW…
NY Post Publishes 12 Stories On AOC In One Day
AOC clapped back on Twitter.It's safe to say she has their attention.The published an astonishing 12 separate stories about Rep. on Saturday."AOC is clothes-minded in luxe designer dress on The View," read the first story published by the New York City tabloid.Ten stories later, the final headline read, "AOC says Thomas Jefferson 'was a progressive' president."In between, there were stories on her singing along to Bon Jovi while on a road trip, criticizing Fox News and Hillary Clinton, and reviewing Flamin' Hot Cheetos.A review of the Post's tag for the liberal lawmaker shows they usually...…AOC clapped back on Twitter.It's safe to say she has their attention.The published an astonishing 12 separate stories about Rep. on Saturday."AOC is clothes-minded in luxe designer dress on The View," read the first story published by the New York City tabloid.Ten stories later, the final headline read, "AOC says Thomas Jefferson 'was a progressive' president."In between, there were stories on her singing along to Bon Jovi while on a road trip, criticizing Fox News and Hillary Clinton, and reviewing Flamin' Hot Cheetos.A review of the Post's tag for the liberal lawmaker shows they usually...WW…
Incel Blows Hand Off With Bomb Planned For "Hot Cheerleaders": FBI
Cole Carini told FBI agents he had a lawnmower accident, but when agents searched his home they found blood and chunks of human flesh splattered on a bedroom wall.A 23-year-old Virginia man who appeared to be planning an incel bomb attack on "hot cheerleaders" accidentally blew off his hand with explosives, authorities say.Cole Carini was charged in federal court on Friday connection with the plot after he allegedly lied to FBI agents by saying his extensive injuries were the result of a lawnmower accident.Late Tuesday evening, Carini went to a medical center near his home in Richlands,...…Cole Carini told FBI agents he had a lawnmower accident, but when agents searched his home they found blood and chunks of human flesh splattered on a bedroom wall.A 23-year-old Virginia man who appeared to be planning an incel bomb attack on "hot cheerleaders" accidentally blew off his hand with explosives, authorities say.Cole Carini was charged in federal court on Friday connection with the plot after he allegedly lied to FBI agents by saying his extensive injuries were the result of a lawnmower accident.Late Tuesday evening, Carini went to a medical center near his home in Richlands,...WW…