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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Just six weeks before the 2020 presidential election — game day for vote-counting bureaucrats — Tina Peters was so proud of her operation at the Mesa County clerk’s office that she invited a film crew in to show it off. There’s no chance of mishap here, she boasted. “The Russians can’t hack into and start casting votes for someone,” she said, as a few in the office chuckled. By May 2021, it was Ms. Peters, not the Russians, who had helped engineer an audacious breach of voting machines, according to an indictment charging her with seven felonies. Ms. Peters arranged to copy sensitive election software from county voting machines in an attempt to prove the 2020 presidential election was rigged, according to court records. Prosecutors said she committed identity theft and criminal impersonation, and violated the duties of her office in the process. Ms. Peters has pleaded not guilty. The strange tale of Tina Peters — a once-ordinary public servant … [Read more...] about The Strange Tale of Tina Peters

A man's joke about picking up women at an abortion rights protest has gone viral, sparking a divided response online. Protests erupted across the United States after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, ending the constitutional right to an abortion. At least 10 states have effectively banned abortion since the ruling. In all, 26 states have laws indicating they could outlaw or severely limit abortions, according to the Guttmacher Institute. The Supreme Court decision was met with disapproval from 67 percent of women and 51 percent of men, with a breakdown falling largely along party lines, a CBS News/YouGov poll revealed. The ruling was blasted by Democrats , a range of celebrities , President Joe Biden and companies that pledged to pay for their employees to travel across state lines for abortions. Against the backdrop of fury from abortion rights protesters nationwide, a man's quip about picking up women at demonstrations went viral on … [Read more...] about Man joking about going to abortion protests to pick up women sparks debate

A majority of those detected with COVID-19 in the past few weeks did not require hospital admission — they consulted doctors on out-patient basis and recovered at home itself. The few COVID patients who were admitted to ICU were already suffering from other health ailments and were found positive for coronavirus during routine tests, inform sources. The situation is the same at both government and corporate hospitals. However, doctors have appealed for maintaining precautions to keep the infection at bay apart from keeping family members and acquaintances safe. Doctors at government hospitals say that the number of people seeking testing for presence of coronavirus has not surged dramatically. Senior officials of the State Health department also say that they do not foresee a further sharp spike in cases. As of Monday evening, there were nine COVID patients undergoing treatment in ICUs of government and private hospitals across the State while 23 occupied oxygen beds. Of … [Read more...] about COVID cases high but hospitalisation rate low in Telangana

Thirteen persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Thursday, according to the bulletin issued by the State Health Department. Thanjavur recorded the highest number of cases in the region with five persons testing positive for the virus. Tiruchi and Mayildathurai reported two fresh cases, while Tiruvarur, Perambalur, Karur and Ariyalur districts reported one case each. There was no fresh case in Nagapattinam and Pudukottai districts. With Thursday’s tally, Tiruchi district had 28 infected persons undergoing treatment, including home treatment. Thanjavur had seven active cases, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Perambalur and Ariyalur three each and Karur two. There was no active case in Nagapattinam and Pudukottai districts. … [Read more...] about 13 test COVID-19 positive in central region

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared on Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Sunday and called the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade “historic” and “fantastic,” emphasizing that “We’re going to protect so many unborn babies.” Pompeo told host Matthew Boyle that the justices who brought about the majority decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case “got the Constitution right.” “We had five folks stand up and say this is what the Constitution actually says. I give President Trump full credit for delivering on the promises that he made,” he continued, referring to the 45th President making good on his promises to appoint conservative justices to the highest court in the country. He later told Boyle, “ This is important for the Constitution, it’s really important for America. It’s important to protect the women who have had to suffer this horrific procedure where a baby is killed. But the work has just begun, right? We’re … [Read more...] about Exclusive – Mike Pompeo: ‘We’re Going to Protect so Many Unborn Babies’

The story so far: U.S. Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives on Tuesday condemning alleged violations of human rights and religious freedom in India, and asking the U.S. Secretary of State to designate India as a “country of particular concern.” The resolution has been co-sponsored by Congresspersons Rashida Tlaib, Juan Vargas, and Jim McGovern. The resolution is based on the 2022 report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) which said that the Indian government “escalated its promotion and enforcement of policies — including those promoting a Hindu-nationalist agenda — that negatively affect Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, and other religious minorities”. The report recommended, for the third year in a row, that India should be classified as a “ country of particular concern ” (CPC). Also Read Explained | What is the U.S. Office of International Religious Freedom? … [Read more...] about Explained | U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s resolution about the alleged mistreatment of minorities in India

“Ruthless” Priti Patel left officials “trembling” with her demanding behaviour as a Minister, the Mirror has been told. The Home Secretary has been accused of trying to oust a senior civil servant, as her department was plunged into a furious “bullying” row. The Home Secretary reportedly demanded the removal of her permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam, who is said to have raised concerns about her behaviour. Ms Patel has allegedly gained a reputation for being “ruthless” and “demanding”. A Government source told the Mirror: “If she took against an official, she would let it be known and she would ask for people to be removed from jobs. Her permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam raised concerns about her behaviour “She’s very robust, very demanding and wants impossible stuff done instantly, and wouldn’t take no for an answer. I have seen people trembling in meetings with her.” The source said Ms Patel’s ruthless behaviour had been “amplified” since Boris Johnson ’s … [Read more...] about Priti Patel ‘left officials “trembling” with her “ruthless” behaviour as minister’

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 DENVER (AP) — The midterm primary season enters a new, more volatile phase on Tuesday as voters participate in the first elections since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision revoking a woman's constitutional right to an abortion jolted the nation's politics. In Colorado's Republican U.S. Senate primary, voters are choosing between businessman Joe O'Dea and state Rep. Ron Hanks. O'Dea is the rare Republican who supports most abortion rights while Hanks backs a ban on the procedure in all cases. Meanwhile, in the Republican race for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey, a farmer endorsed by former President Donald Trump over the weekend, wants to end the state’s right to abortion except for instances in which the mother's life is in danger. He doesn't support exceptions for rape or incest. His opponent, Richard Irvin, the first Black mayor of Aurora, has said he would allow abortions in … [Read more...] about Election 2022: Abortion central in first post-Roe primaries

The electoral fate of 2,274 candidates of the Rajasthan Assembly elections has been decided today. The State went to the polls on December 7 for 199 out of total 200 seats and registered a polling percentage of 74%. The election in Alwar’s Ramgarh seat was postponed and polling will take place later due to the death of BSP candidate Laxman Singh. The Congress counted on the anti-incumbency factor to win in the State, with the ruling BJP facing a major challenge in retaining public support for its policies. Also Read Watch: The Hindu Associate Editor Narayan Lakshman and Political Editor Nistula Hebbar discuss Assembly election results In the 2013 Assembly elections, the BJP won 163 seats, the Congress 21, the BSP 3, the NPP 4 and independents and others 9 seats. After bypolls in the State, the BJP presently holds 160 seats, the Congress 25, the BSP 2 and the NPP 3 seats. Mohammed Iqbal provides updates from Jaipur. Here are the live updates: 10.55 pm … [Read more...] about Rajasthan Assembly elections 2018 results live | Raje resigns, Congress two seats away from majority

MOSCOW (AP) — More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, a Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1. The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her criminal trial. She could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs. Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned. On Monday, the court in the Moscow suburb of Khimki extended Griner’s detention for another six months after she appeared for a preliminary hearing held behind closed doors. Photos obtained by the AP showed her appearing in handcuffs. Griner had previously been ordered to remain in pretrial detention until July 2. Griner’s detention and trial come at an extraordinarily low point in Moscow-Washington relations. She was arrested at Moscow’s … [Read more...] about WNBA Star Brittney Griner Appears in Russian Court