Russian Threats Disrupt 2024 Election; NY Passes Amendment

Election Day in the United States was disrupted by multiple bomb threats in battleground states like Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Arizona, all of which turned out to be hoaxes. These threats forced evacuations and extended voting hours in several locations, particularly affecting areas with large Democratic voter bases. The FBI indicated that many of these threats seemed to originate from Russian email domains, although no credible danger was present. The disruptions were seen as an attempt to undermine the election process, as noted by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Despite these incidents, officials assured that every vote would be counted accurately, and the election process would continue with resilience. Additionally, New York voters passed the Equal Rights Amendment, aimed at safeguarding abortion and anti-discrimination rights in the state constitution, amidst partisan divides.