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CNN —Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday said the state had been targeted by election disinformation, pointing to a viral video of alleged voter fraud that he suggested could be the result of foreign meddling. Raffensperger, the top election official in the battleground state, said the video was “obviously fake” and was intended to raise illegitimate concerns about Georgia’s voting process. “This is false, and is an example of targeted disinformation we’ve seen this election.”“CISA [Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency] is currently investigating,” Raffensperger said. “In the meantime, we ask Elon Musk and the leadership of other social media platforms to take this down. Those doing so are acting to further the efforts of America’s enemies and undermine the security of our nation.

Persons: Brad Raffensperger, Kamala Harris, Raffensperger, ”, ” Raffensperger, “, Elon Musk, Chris Krebs, Amy Kremer, ” Gabriel Sterling, Kremer, ” Sterling Organizations: CNN, Georgia, Infrastructure Security Agency, Twitter, Republican National Committee Locations: Haitian, Georgia

☆ UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowLONDON — U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing. Yields had already risen on Wednesday shortly after the budget announcement by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, which contained plans for £40 billion ($52 billion) worth of tax hikes and committed to substantially higher borrowing in the coming years. Despite the big moves this week, the gilt market is remaining relatively stable compared to September 2022, when the U.K. suffered its so-called "mini-budget crisis." Analysts had said ahead of the October 2024 budget that such bond market volatility was unlikely to repeat itself, largely because the U.K. inflation has dropped sharply since the Truss era. Analysts at Goldman Sachs said Thursday it would "reduce the urgency for sequential cuts in the near term."

Persons: Rachel Reeves, We've, Liz Truss, Truss, Reeves, Goldman Sachs, Morgan, Andrew Sheets, BOE, Sterling Organizations: Labour Party, Labour, ING, Budget, Conservative Party, Bank of England, Goldman, CNBC, U.S Locations: London

☆ Yen under pressure as BOJ keeps rates steady
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Japanese Yen and U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2023. The yen remained under pressure on Thursday as the Bank of Japan kept ultra-low interest rates steady, while the U.S. dollar consolidated ahead of jobs data later this week and the U.S. presidential election next week. The BOJ kept interest rates steady on Thursday and roughly maintained its forecast that inflation will hover near its 2% inflation target in coming years, signaling its readiness to continue rolling back its massive monetary stimulus. Analysts are divided over the prospect of additional interest rate hikes by year-end, putting the focus on BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda's post-meeting briefing for clues on the pace and timing of further increases. "Any strengthening of the yen at present would likely result from a general weakening of the U.S. dollar if interest rates begin to align," said Sean Teo, a sales trader at Saxo.

Persons: Yen, Kazuo Ueda's, Sean Teo, payrolls, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Sterling Organizations: Bank of Japan, U.S ., U.S, Treasury, Saxo, National Statistics, PMI, Westpac, European Central Bank, Australian, Analysts, New Zealand Locations: China, U.S

☆ Trump is already poisoning trust in yet another US election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

On one level, Trump’s comment shows how his false election fraud claims have entered the outer realms of absurdity. The election fraud claims that Trump most notably supercharged in 2020 to salve his humiliation at losing to Joe Biden are already at high intensity this year. After laying out the darkest closing argument in modern American history, Trump is now increasingly turning to poisoning public confidence in the election. Gore conceded that election, thereby guaranteeing an uncontested transfer of presidential power — a step Trump refused to take four years ago. Just 30% of registered voters think Trump would accept the results of the election and concede if he loses, while 73% say that Harris would accept an election loss.

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☆ These stocks and bonds are set to win from the U.K.'s budget, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The U.K.'s Labour Party is set to unveil its national budget for the first time in 14 years later on Wednesday. Investment bank analysts have highlighted several stocks that could win or lose ground if the rumored measures are unveiled or curtailed. The Wall Street bank's analysts added that "U.K. long-dated yields might decline with easing budget uncertainty and continued inflation relief". The chancellor is reported to want to remove the inheritance tax relief available to investors holding stocks listed in this market in the Wednesday budget. Such a move may entice existing investors to sell the stocks, if the tax policy change likely impacts them.

Persons: Rachel Reeves, Goldman Sachs, Christian Mueller, Glissmann, Pound Sterling, Investec's Ben Newell, Alan Brierley, Investec's, Genuity, Canaccord Genuity, Alex Brooks, Justin Bates, Portia Patel, Michael Bloom Organizations: Labour, Finance, Investment, London Stock Exchange, Foresight, Fund, Greencoat, Renewables, Infrastructure, International, AIM, London Stock Exchange's, Technology Ashtead Tech Locations: United Kingdom

☆ Los Angeles Dodgers win 8th World Series title after defeating New York Yankees in wild Game 5
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge smacks a two-run home run in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 30. Mary DeCicco/MLB/Getty Images Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty reacts in the dugout after he was relieved in the second inning down 4-0. Al Bello/Getty Images The Yankees' Anthony Volpe hits a grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday. They would go on to win 11-4 and cut the Dodgers' series lead to 3-1. Alex Slitz/Getty Images The best photos from the 2024 World Series Prev NextThis is a developing story and will be updated.

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☆ U.S. dollar rally pauses before jobs data, Aussie droops on RBA outlook
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

An Australian one dollar coin sits atop a United States one dollar bill in this illustration photo taken February 12, 2016. The dollar hovered close to a three-month peak on Wednesday in a big week for macroeconomic data that could reveal the path for U.S. monetary policy. The Australian dollar edged closer to a three-month trough after some stickiness in inflation suggested a Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut is unlikely this year. The ADP employment report is due later in the day, ahead of the potentially crucial monthly payrolls report on Friday. "The U.S. dollar continues to garner strong support as markets adjust their rate path expectations," said James Kniveton, senior corporate FX dealer at Convera.

Persons: James Kniveton, Kniveton, Donald Trump, Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer, Liz Truss Organizations: Reserve Bank of Australia, Federal Reserve, U.S ., Reserve Bank, Australia's, U.S, Treasury, Republican, European Central Bank, Sterling, Labor Locations: States, U.S, Australia, Europe

☆ New York Yankees’ offense explodes against Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series Game 4 to stave off elimination
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4, spoiling a historic night for Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman Freddie Freeman. It’s like you finally got to see the top blow off Yankee Stadium in a World Series game,” Boone told reporters. It was Yankee Stadium World Series game.”The Dodgers now lead the series three games to one. Ashley Landis/APThe contest started off promisingly for the visitors when Freeman continued his hot World Series run. The New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe hits a grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, October 29.

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☆ Yen slips as Japan's election result clouds BOJ rate hike prospects
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The yen touched a three-month low on Monday as Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority and investors figured that would likely slow future interest rate hikes, while the dollar headed for a monthly gain on rising U.S. yields. On the dollar, the yen hit its weakest since late July at 153.3 in early-morning trade and it touched the same milestone at 165.36 to the euro . That was down from the 279 seats they held previously and marked the coalition's worst result since it briefly lost power in 2009. The U.S. dollar index has climbed 3.6% during October, its sharpest monthly rise since April 2022. The New Zealand dollar traded near a three-month low of $0.5974, down nearly 6% for the month.

Persons: Shigeru Ishiba's, Komeito, Donald Trump, Sterling Organizations: Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party, NHK, Bank of Japan, Nomura, U.S, gilts, Australian, New Zealand Locations: Japan, U.S, Europe, Australia, China

☆ There’s plenty of precedent for World Series woes, but no fun in seeing Aaron Judge struggle
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

When Aaron Judge digs into the batter’s box, he brings along a portrait of greatness. AdvertisementThat’s why it’s painful to watch Judge struggle in the World Series. No team has ever recovered from a three-games-to-none deficit to win the World Series. Dave Winfield chats with Aaron Judge before Game 2 of the 2024 World Series. “But it’s hard to do that in a short series.”(Top photo of Aaron Judge in Game 1 of the World Series: Maddie Meyer / Getty Images)

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☆ Tua Tagovailoa: Miami Dolphins quarterback cleared to return and will play Sunday against Arizona Cardinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Jill Martin | Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared from concussion protocol and is set to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Friday, emphasizing that medical experts have expressed support for the star to return. He had been placed on the injured reserve list and was eligible to return to play this week provided he cleared protocol. The Dolphins went 1-3 without their signal caller, as the offense averaged a league-low 8.75 points per game during his absence. McDaniel was asked Wednesday why Tagovailoa was placed on the injured reserve list if the quarterback said he was symptom-free. That’s it.”A day before Friday’s announcement that Tagovailoa had been cleared, Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith was asked about how the 26-year-old quarterback’s return would help in his job.

Persons: Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, “, ” McDaniel, “ Tua, ”, McDaniel, ” Tagovailoa, Damar Hamlin, Tagovailoa, it’s, Frank Smith, ” Smith Organizations: CNN — Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Miami QB, CNN, NFL, NFL Players Association

☆ Hope is dangerous in D.C., but Jayden Daniels has the Commanders believing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Zak Keefer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

Ashburn, Va. — His alarm buzzes at 4:45 a.m. each morning, but most days Jayden Daniels doesn’t need it. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels' growth with VR simulation has Commanders embracing mind gamesTerry McLaurin knew after his first practice. Seven games into his career, Jayden Daniels leads the NFL in completion percentage (75.6) and ranks sixth in passer rating (107.0). “Throwing a football for somebody like Jayden Daniels is a very natural thing. They all wanted to know if Jayden Daniels was ready to be a pro.

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☆ Yen wobbles, vulnerable to political reverberations
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Japanese yen banknotes of various denominations are arranged for a photograph in Tokyo, Japan, on July 22, 2015. The yen was last 0.1% lower at 152 per dollar and was looking at a 1.5% loss for the week. The yen has fallen roughly 5.5% for the month thus far, setting it up for its worst monthly decline since April 2022. Against the dollar, the euro last bought $1.08225, some distance away from its low of $1.076125 hit earlier this week. The dollar index last ticked up 0.04% to 104.09, after having scaled a roughly three-month high of 104.57 earlier in the week.

Persons: Ray Attrill, Katsunobu Kato, Janet Yellen, Donald Trump, Nick Rees, Sterling Organizations: of Japan's, Treasury, Liberal Democratic Party, LDP, National Australia Bank, country's Finance, FX, Monex, New Zealand Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Japanese, Germany —

☆ Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa practices for first time since suffering another concussion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering another concussion in the game against the Buffalo Bills last month. Dolphins’ star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, was very excited, saying having Tagovailoa back almost made him cry. “Just having him in the lineup, having him call the plays, having him direct the offense, just hearing his voice. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was asked before practice Wednesday why Tagovailoa was placed on the reserve/Injured list if the quarterback said he was symptom-free. “During this stretch where he hasn’t been on the field, he’s in a more powerful place with the team,” McDaniel said.

Persons: Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Tyreek, Hill, ” Hill, “, …, ” Tagovailoa, it’s, Raheem Mostert, I’ve, ” Mostert, Damar Hamlin, Mike McDaniel, ” McDaniel, ”, McDaniel, hasn’t Organizations: CNN — Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Dolphins, NFL, Arizona Cardinals, Hard, CNN, NFL Players Association

☆ Fed outlook pushes dollar to 2-1/2 month peak; yen under pressure
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The U.S. dollar hovered at a 2-1/2-month peak on Wednesday as investors adjusted bets toward a gradual reduction of interest rates while keeping an eye on a close presidential election race. The yen remained under pressure as the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields marched higher, pushing it to a three-month low. That less dovish outlook for the Fed has helped buoy Treasury yields. The dollar index , which measures the U.S. currency against six others, was last up 0.11% at 104.18 after ticking up to 104.19, its highest since Aug. 2. The rise in U.S. Treasury yields kept the heat on the yen which sank to a three-month low of 151.72 against the greenback.

Persons: Matt Simpson, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, there's, Index's Simpson, Komeito, Sterling Organizations: U.S, Treasury, Federal Reserve, Fed, Republican, Reuters, Democratic U.S, Markets, Trump, greenback, Liberal Democratic Party, of, European Central Bank Locations: Harris, U.S, Japan

☆ Dollar steady at August high on U.S. rates view, election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The U.S. dollar clung to a two-and-half-month high on Tuesday on expectations the Federal Reserve will take a measured approach to interest rate cuts, while a close battle in the upcoming U.S. election kept investors on edge. The U.S. dollar clung to a two-and-half-month high on Tuesday on expectations the Federal Reserve will take a measured approach to interest rate cuts, while a close battle in the upcoming U.S. election kept investors on edge. Four Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support on Monday for further rate cuts, but appeared to differ on how fast or far they believe any cuts should go. With the U.S. election just two weeks away, the rising odds of former President Donald Trump winning the Nov. 5 election are boosting the dollar, since his proposed tariff and tax policies are seen as likely to keep U.S. interest rates high. The yen on Tuesday was at 150.57 per dollar, hovering close to the two-and-half-month low of 150.88.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Donald Trump, Harris, Komeito Organizations: U.S, Reserve, Fed ., Federal, Traders, Fed, Trump, PineBridge Investments, Liberal Democratic Party Locations: U.S, Treasuries

☆ Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa says he loves football ‘to the death of me’ ahead of return to practice
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to practice Wednesday after missing the last four games as a result of suffering another concussion. Tagovailoa will still need to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday’s home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. The 26-year-old said it was his choice to return to play football and understands people’s worry that he may get hurt again. “I appreciate your concern,” Tagovailoa told reporters Monday. The Dolphins went 1-3 without the starting QB, as the offense averaged a league-low 8.75 points per game during his absence.

Persons: Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, “, ” Tagovailoa, it’s, ”, Mike McDaniel, McDaniel, ” McDaniel, Damar Hamlin Organizations: CNN — Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Hard, ” Dolphins, Dolphins

☆ Bitcoin at 3-month high as Trump odds drive currencies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a three-month high in early Asia trading on Monday and the dollar looked set to extend its gains in markets counting down to the U.S. presidential election in two weeks. Bitcoin got a lift from Trump's improving prospects since his administration is seen as taking a softer line on cryptocurrency regulation. The clearest way to express the Trump tariff risk was to be long dollars versus the euro, Swiss franc and Mexican peso , he said. Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies, also noted that rising real interest rates were helping the dollar along, particularly against those three currencies. "We expect this trend to continue straight into the election and if Trump wins, likely well after the election as well," Bechtel wrote.

Persons: Cryptocurrency bitcoin, Donald Trump, Bitcoin, Chris Weston, Pepperstone, Weston, Brad Bechtel, Bechtel Organizations: U.S, Trump, China, BTC, Swiss, FX, Jefferies Locations: Asia, U.S

☆ Dodgers vs. Yankees 2024 World Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Fabian Ardaya | Chris Kirschner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Our writers preview a World Series matchup between two of baseball’s most storied franchises, with no shortage of star power and storylines. He hit the go-ahead home run in the 10th inning of Game 5 of the ALCS to send the Yankees to the World Series. — KirschnerCheck back later for World Series predictions from The Athletic’s MLB staff. Now he’ll play in his first World Series against a franchise he grew up rooting for while living in Los Angeles as a child. AdvertisementBigger picture for Stanton: A possible World Series title (and perhaps an MVP award) would add to his growing Hall of Fame case.

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☆ Dollar rides 'Trump trade' toward third weekly rise, markets brush off China GDP
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The onshore yuan ticked 0.06% higher to 7.1199 per dollar, while its offshore counterpart rose 0.12% to 7.1282. Data on Thursday showed U.S. retail sales growth was higher than expected and the ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points. "All of that has played in to a stronger dollar," said Jason Wong, senior strategist at BNZ in Wellington. The New Zealand dollar was similarly eyeing a 0.75% fall for the week and was little changed at $0.6063 in the Asia session. The U.S. dollar index hit a 2-1/2 month high of 103.87 on Thursday and is up nearly 0.8% forthe week thus far.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ho Woei Chen, Jason Wong, There's, Yahya Sinwar, Israel's, Benjamin Netanyahu, Sterling Organizations: European Central Bank, People's Bank of China, Securities, Fund, Insurance, ECB, Reuters, Trump, New Zealand, Bank of England, U.S Locations: Asia, China, Wellington, U.S, Israel, Gaza

☆ Dollar hovers near 11-week high, eyes on China property briefing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ahead of the press conference, the offshore yuan was last 0.04% higher at 7.1328 per dollar. The Australian dollar , often used as a liquid proxy for the Chinese yuan, fell 0.02% to $0.6665, languishing near a one-month low hit in the previous session. "Keeping a very close eye on China, waiting for yet another press conference which is probably going to be long in rhetoric and short in detail," said Rodrigo Catril, a senior currency strategist at National Australia Bank. In the broader market, the dollar was on the front foot, after having scaled an 11-week top against a basket of peers in the previous session. The dollar index was last steady at 103.51, having peaked at 103.60 in the previous session.

Persons: Rodrigo Catril, Sterling, Donald Trump, Thierry Wizman Organizations: Reserve, National Australia Bank, European Central Bank, Republican, FX, Macquarie, New Zealand, Reserve Bank of New Locations: U.S, Asia, China

☆ On an October night in Cleveland, the Guardians (and baseball gods) deliver an instant classic
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Zack Meisel | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

CLEVELAND — The baseball gods work in the shadows, scripting moments and matchups and sequences that we couldn’t begin to fathom. Take, for instance, the night of June 26, when Matthew Boyd just so happened to flip on a Cleveland Guardians game to gauge the pulse of the team desperate for his services. But in late June, shortly before Noel arrived, he suffered an elbow injury that the Guardians have kept discreet. “I’m like, ‘No, I’m just not hitting well, Dad,’” Fry said. This was the baseball gods working overtime to deliver us October goodness, a beautiful blend of tangled storylines and jaw-dropping momentum shifts.

Persons: CLEVELAND, Matthew Boyd, Boyd, Jhonkensy Noel, Rafael, Noel, Rafael won’t, Noel’s, Stephen Vogt, Ryan Merritt, Merritt, Emmanuel Clase, Aaron Judge, Judge socked, — Boyd, Cade Smith, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, ” Vogt, Giancarlo Stanton, David Fry, Shohei, Fry, “, I’m, ’ ” Fry, , ” Fry, Lauren Leigh Bacho Organizations: Cleveland Guardians, Camden Yards, Guardians, Blue Jays, American League, Cleveland, Yankee, Athletic, Apple Watch, Louisville Slugger Locations: Cleveland, New York, Detroit

☆ Trump embraces the ‘weave,’ while Harris heads to Fox
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

She took the rare step of answering questions in the town-hall style radio program — and got some tough ones about her commitment to the Black church and Black voters’ economic problems. On Wednesday, Harris will venture into the lion’s den on Fox News hoping to reach another important group of voters. Trump trails Harris among female voters in most polls and badly needs to narrow that gender gap with 20 days to go. Vice President Kamala Harris participates in an interview with radio host Charlamagne Tha God, in Detroit on October 15, 2024. But Harris hit back on Charlamagne Tha God’s “The Breakfast Club,” saying that Black voters need to think carefully about the future.

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County election boards in Georgia are not allowed to refuse to certify election results, a state judge ruled on Tuesday. “If election superintendents were, as Plaintiff urges, free to play investigator, prosecutor, jury, and judge and so -- because of a unilateral determination of error or fraud -- refuse to certify election results, Georgia voters would be silenced. McBurney said the law was clear when it says that county officials "shall" certify the results. She is one of a growing number of Georgia officials who have refused to certify election results since 2020, worrying election experts that county officials might try and block the routine certification of election results in the name of baseless conspiracy theories. Adding to these concerns, the Republican-controlled Georgia State Election Board voted earlier this year to allow local boards to conduct “reasonable inquiry” into election results.

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CNN —A record number of early votes have been cast in Georgia on Tuesday as residents headed to the polls in a critical battleground state that is grappling with the fallout from Hurricane Helene and controversial election administration changes that have spurred a flurry of lawsuits. More than 300,000 ballots were cast Tuesday, Gabe Sterling of the Georgia secretary of state’s office said on X. Georgia election officials say absentee ballots went out by the US Postal Service as scheduled and were not impacted by the storm. It’s also possible that the state could continue to see high numbers of early votes given that Georgia law now mandates two Saturdays of early voting and allows for two Sundays of early voting if a county desires. Legal fights continueMeanwhile, state judges are scrutinizing a number of new rules passed by the Trump-backed Republican majority on the State Election Board that Democrats warn could inject post-election “chaos” into the Georgia.

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