The Earth's frozen regions have been so affected by warming that they threaten the very foundations of human society. And it is difficult to reverse the trend. “We are very late, and limiting the damage is now crucial,” says researcher Lan Wang-Erlandsson.
SwedenThe Alaska Senate election is dragging on. A judge has now dismissed a Democratic lawsuit against the state’s elections authority.
World politicsThe race for Alaska's one seat in the US Senate is tight - only about 600 votes are said to separate the main candidates. Now the Democratic campaign is suing the state, Reuters reports.
World politicsAfter a bitter election campaign, there is concern in the US that Donald Trump will try to overturn the results of the midterm elections if they are unfavorable to Republicans. But the president has little opportunity to influence the outcome, according to political science professor William Bianco.
World politicsA series of high-stakes races are taking place in the US midterm elections. The contests expected to determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate are especially worth watching:
World politicsFor 28 years, adventurer Karl Bushby has been walking towards his home in Hull, UK. On Monday, he took his final steps. “I’m back,” he said, according to Sky News.
WorldThe U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a court order to set aside some ballots in Alaska to investigate possible voter confusion, while a criminal investigation has been launched in the state into a Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
World politicsThe investigation into voter fraud in Alaska is expanding. Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation, and the FBI is working to “ensure that all votes go to the people they are intended for.”
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