## Court stops Pennsylvania counties from throwing out mail-in votes over incorrect envelope dates

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A state court is halting enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots.

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A state court Friday halted enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots, a ruling likely to keep several thousand Pennsylvania votes from being thrown out in the November election.

The number of mail-in ballots that might otherwise be disqualified for lacking accurate exterior envelope dates is comparatively small in a state where more than 6 million votes will be cast this fall, perhaps exceeding 10,000.

The case was brought against the secretary of state and the election boards in Philadelphia and Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh.

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro posted on social media that the ruling was “a victory for Pennsylvanians’ fundamental right to vote.".

They had argued the Pennsylvania Supreme Court had “already rejected similar arguments regarding the constitutionality of and the meaningless underlying the dating provisions" in prior cases regarding envelope dates, Ceisler wrote.

The ACLU of Pennsylvania, which helped represent the plaintiffs, hailed the decision as a win for voters and democracy. »

### Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek

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The labor ministry recently started offering free consulting, grants and a growing library of success stories as further motivation.

Asserting individual needs can be frowned upon in Japan, where you are expected to sacrifice for the common good.

“The view in Japan was: You are cool the more hours you work, putting in free overtime,” Ogino said with a laugh. »

### Harris Says Trump 'Disrespected Sacred Ground' In Arlington Altercation

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Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday condemned the altercation that occurred this week at Arlington National Cemetery between Donald Trump campaign staffers and cemetery officials.

“Let me be clear: the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt,” she wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

But the incident is not surprising coming from Trump, she added, given the disparaging comments the former president has made about service members. »

### Bed bugs found inside Chromebook laptops for Durham students

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Bed bugs are known as disgusting insects no one wants in their homes, but the parents of some Durham students say bed bugs are showing up inside their kids' laptops.

A spokesperson from Durham Public Schools (DPS) said the laptops were issued during freshman orientation before classes began on Aug. 26.

According to Terminix pest control, bed bugs can hide in the tiny gaps and openings of laptops and other electronics, although they will eventually leave to seek out a blood host. »

### Michigan added 940,000 homes worth of renewable energy in 2023

Authored by midwesttoday.com

In 2023, the state added substantial amounts of solar and wind power, bolstering its role as a leader in renewable energy development.

This expansion will continue to enhance Michigan’s renewable energy capabilities, providing even more clean power to its residents and helping to meet the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals.

By increasing its renewable energy capacity, Michigan not only supports environmental sustainability but also enhances energy security and stimulates local economies. »

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