News Roundup 11/06/20
Joe Biden Overtakes Pennsylvania and Georgia
As of Friday morning, Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden has surpassed President Donald Trump in votes for two key states according to The Associated Press. Although the numbers are still very narrow, if Biden wins Pennsylvania, that would put him well over the 270 electoral votes needed to win the race. In an even narrower race, Biden has taken a small lead of about 1,000 votes in Georgia. The state has not voted democratic since 1992. More vote counts are set to release today, but the legal oppositions by the Trump Campaign might delay the results by days.
Source: American Press
Source: CBS News
COVID-19 Cases Break a New Record-Topping 120,000
The United States surpassed yesterday’s record when over 120,000 tested positive for COVID-19 since Thursday night, making it the highest number reported in a single day. Hospitalizations and confirmed cases are on the rise across the country, with the Midwest and Southwest reporting the highest numbers. According to NBC News data, the United States has the highest number of COVID-19 related deaths, more than 236,000 people have died from the virus to date. Some places in California like Shasta County are moving back up to more restrictive tiers, and other places like San Francisco are again, requiring a 14-day quarantine phase after travel.
Source: NBC News
Source: CAPRADIO
Nevada Becomes First State to Constitutionally Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Nevada might be one of the last states to finish counting their ballots, but they are the first in the nation to protect same-sex marriage in its constitution. On Tuesday’s elections, nearly two-thirds of Nevada voters made their voices heard and voted against the previous constitution which ruled marriage is only between a man and a woman. This constitutional amendment means the constitution will recognize all marriages regardless of gender. It also means that if the federal Supreme Court votes to reverse its decision on same-sex marriage, Nevada will still be able to protect marriages in the state.
Source: USA Today
Colorado Joins the List of States to Abolish the Electoral Vote
Frustrated democrats still upset over the 2016 election where President Donald Trump won the election but lost the popular vote by over two million are working hard to establish the “one person, one vote” system. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is essentially a way to abolish the electoral vote without actually amending it via the U.S. Constitution. The U.S Presidency is currently not decided by voters but by members of the electoral college who are assigned based on the results of the popular vote in each state. Supporters say the measure would force candidates to campaign in states that are overlooked.
Source: USA Today
Source: National Popular Vote
New Technology Allows Cameras to Capture Colors Invisible to the Human Eye
Photographs are about to get more colorful; new research is on its way allowing cameras to recognize colors that can’t be seen or even captured by current cameras. The new technology will able to capture colors beyond blue and red, like gases, hydrogen, carbon and sodium. All of which are currently invisible to the naked eye. The research comes from Tel Aviv University, and it is already being labeled as groundbreaking for medicine as the new technology will allow cancer cells to be easily detected since they have a certain type of higher concentration molecules. It is also being closely monitored by the gaming industry and photographers for what it will do in a more creative environment.
Source: Science Daily
Source: Tel Aviv University