## Pro-Trump Georgia Election Board Changes Rules 45 Days Before Election

Authored by newsweek.com

The key battleground state of Georgia's election board voted Friday to force ballots to be hand-counted three times before a result is declared.

The changes come after Donald Trump heavily criticized the way the state handled the 2020 election results, repeatedly and falsely claiming he won the state.

Gwinnett County election workers handle ballots as part of the recount for the 2020 presidential election on November 16, 2020, in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

The state's election board voted September 20, 2024, that ballots would need... Gwinnett County election workers handle ballots as part of the recount for the 2020 presidential election on November 16, 2020, in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

The state's election board voted September 20, 2024, that ballots would need to be hand-counted on election night.

"After changing election rules to give new power to local election officials to refuse to certify election results, the pro-Trump Election Board's newest changes passed today seem meant to create a fail point in our system," voting rights group Fair Fight's CEO Lauren Groh-Wargo, said in a statement.

"The State Election Board's last-minute rule changes inject uncertainty and confusion into certification and threaten the fundamental right to vote.". »

### ‘The Boyfriend,’ Japan’s First Same-Sex Reality Show, Hopes to Normalize LGBTQ Romance in the Country: ‘Hey, They’re Just Like Us’

Authored by variety.com

The show takes nine men to a beach house in order to find love — or at least friendship.

“It’s no different from the familiar reality shows we’ve seen before.

“I discussed with the cast how growth and valuable experiences stem from shared friendships, youth and struggles, not just romance. »

### Kentucky sheriff shoots, kills judge in courthouse chambers, police say

Authored by cleveland.com

WHITESBURG, Kentucky — A county sheriff has been charged with murder after police say he shot and killed a judge Thursday during an argument inside the judge’s chambers.

Kentucky State Police say in a news release that Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, of McRoberts, Ky., was taken into custody at the Letcher County Courthouse without incident following the shooting.

District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, of Jackhorn, Ky., was shot multiple times and died at the scene, police say. »

### Helldivers 2 boss responds to sentiment that Space Marine 2 could eat their lunch: "We should be grateful for getting several awesome games"

Authored by gamesradar.com

In response to discourse that Helldivers 2 would "die" when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 came out, Arrowhead Games Studios CCO Johan Pilestedt said: "I think we should be grateful for getting several awesome games.

I can't even imagine how I, as a kid, would have felt to be able to play Helldivers and [Space Marine 2].".

The new update is absolutely massive, so be sure to check out all the biggest changes in the latest Helldivers 2 patch. »

### Trump Suddenly Behind in Must-Win Pennsylvania, Four New Polls Show

Authored by newrepublic.com

If Donald Trump loses Pennsylvania, he almost certainly will lose the presidential election.

Now, all of a sudden, we have four new high-quality polls showing Kamala Harris ahead, though some others show it tied.

Katz explained what Harris’s path to victory in the state looks like—and the looming obstacles that still keep her awake at night. »

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