Wednesday, November 27
A mostly smooth Election Day nationwide was marred in multiple battleground states Tuesday by a series of bomb threats and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump. The bomb threats in parts of Arizona, Georgia and Pennsylvania turned out to be hoaxes, but forced evacuations and some polling places to extend hours. The threats were reported throughout the day at polling locations in three metro Atlanta counties, all with large numbers of Democratic voters, and into the evening at polling places and election offices where ballots were being counted in Pennsylvania. Bomb threats also were reported at three voting locations in Navajo County, Arizona, according to the secretary of state's office. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said in an evening news conference that the h
The government could grant infrastructure status to the entire shipping sector, including all kinds of ships and vessels, said people aware of the development. While the shipping ministry had sought the tag only for coastal vessels, the finance ministry is examining a proposal for a wider coverage, they said.The finance ministry has begun consultations with banks and financial institutions, including the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development, a move that will allow the shipping industry to access other forms of financial assistance and concessions, the people said."These are preliminary discussions, and the shipping ministry has also made certain recommendations. We are examining the issue, and the proposed changes can be part of a more comprehensive maritime policy, i
