LND topic: gia page 25

gia

Georgia’s Fani Willis Asks Court to Reinstate Charges Against Trump in 2020 Election Case

October 17, 2024

Georgia's Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, is appealing to the state's Court of Appeals to bring back three charges against former President Donald Trump. These charges are part of the broader case alleging Trump and his allies tried to interfere with the 2020 election results. The appe

politics

Georgia Votes: Judge Strikes Down Controversial Election Rules

October 17, 2024

In Georgia, a judge has struck down some new election rules passed by Donald Trump allies. These rules were seen as controversial because they might have caused issues in the critical swing state. One rule wanted county election officials to check election results before certifying them. Another rul

politics

Georgia Sets Early Voting Records: What Does It Mean?

October 16, 2024

Georgia kicked off early voting with a bang, shattering records set in the 2020 election. By 2 p.m. on the first day, over 187,000 votes were cast, surpassing the 136,000 votes from the same day four years ago. The secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, predicted a strong turnout. The Peach State i

politics

Judge Hits Pause on Georgia Hand-Count Ballot Rule

October 16, 2024

In recent news, a Georgia judge stopped a new rule that would've made counties manually count ballots, criticizing state officials for rushing it close to Election Day. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney pointed out that there were no trained staff, no guidelines for write-in ballots

entertainment

Victoria's Secret 2024 Show: A Mixed Bag of Inclusion

October 16, 2024

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made a comeback after six years, promising to reflect the diversity of today. But where was the inclusivity that we were hoping for? While they did feature two trans models, Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio, the majority of the models were still thin, just like t

politics

Georgia Sees Massive Voter Turnout on Day One of Early Voting

October 16, 2024

On Tuesday, Georgia made history with a record-breaking number of voters hitting the polls on the first day of early voting. Officials reported over 300,000 ballots cast, easily surpassing the previous record from 2020, which was a little over 136,000 votes. This surge in voter turnout is fascinatin

politics

Hand-Counting Rule in Georgia Gets Blocked

October 16, 2024

A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule

politics

Georgia Sets New Early Voting Record amid Controversies and Recovery

October 16, 2024

Georgia saw a record-breaking turnout for early voting on Tuesday, with over 300,000 ballots cast. This is double the previous record from 2020, which stood at 136,000. The state, a crucial battleground, is still feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and controversial changes to election rules t

environment

Pandas Touch Down in DC: A New Pair Arrives at National Zoo

October 16, 2024

Today, the National Zoo in Washington D.C. welcomed two new residents: Bao Li and Qing Bao, a pair of 3-year-old giant pandas. These aren't just any pandas; Bao Li, the male, is the son of Bao Bao, who was born at the zoo back in 2013. That makes him the grandson of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the zoo'

sports

Bengals' Defense Shines as Burrow Runs Wild

October 14, 2024

In a much-needed win, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the New York Giants 17-7 on Sunday night. Quarterback Joe Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run early in the game, setting the tone for the Bengals' victory. The Bengals' defense, which has been heavily criticized, stepped up and delivered a