Election countdown 2020: The people working to support our democracy

They're ensuring the vote isn't rigged, fighting misinformation, stopping voter suppression, and defending against hackers. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 10.02.20 The US may be headed for the most contentious election in history, one beset by misinformation, voter suppression, the specter of cyberattack, and a lethal pandemic, among other threats. So for the October issue of WIRED, we went out to find the people doing the most to make elections hacker-proof, suppression-proof, conspiracy-proof, and Covid-proof—from the officials managing the tight choreography of every mail-in ballot’s journey to get counted, to the Texas county clerk who’s banded together with the nation’s best cryptologists to break voting technology out of the stone age, to the nomadic cybersecurity expert who is crisscrossing the country drafting hackers into battling misinformation like it’s malware. We also took a look at a group of former Facebook employees who helped Donald Trump win the White House in 2016 and now, four years later, are working to bring him down. What we found was, sure, pretty sobering. But it also led us to think that, if only we make it through these next six weeks, our democracy could come out stronger than ever. These stories appear in our latest magazine issue, on newsstands now. Subscribe to get WIRED delivered to your door.   How We'll Know the Election Wasn't Rigged BY LILY HAY NEWMAN Whether you're casting a ballot in person or by mail, there's plenty to worry about. Mass voter fraud shouldn't be on the list.   Stacey Abrams on How We'll Beat Back Voter Suppression BY GILAD EDELMAN The former Democratic candidate for Georgia governor talks democracy, election tech, and why speaking Klingon doesn't always help. As told to Gilad Edelman.   The Facebook Defectors Turning Trump's Strategy Against Him BY ARIELLE PARDES The platform was key to the president's upset victory in 2016. Can a group of former employees use it to boost Joe Biden?   A Texas County Clerk's Bold Crusade to Transform How We Vote BY BENJAMIN WOFFORD How Dana DeBeauvoir set off the biggest, weirdest, and most promising revolution in election technology since the 1800s.   One Data Scientist's Quest to Quash Misinformation BY SONNER KEHRT Sara-Jayne Terp uses the tools of cybersecurity to track false claims like they're malware. Her goal: Stop dangerous lies from hacking our beliefs.   The International Playbook for Foiling Russian Interference BY ANDY GREENBERG The Kremlin has meddled in so many elections that democracy's immune system has gotten wise to its threats. Here are lessons other countries can teach us.   The Cyber-Avengers Protecting Hospitals From Ransomware BY SONNER KEHRT As medical facilities strain amid the pandemic, they're especially vulnerable to cyberattacks. A global coalition of volunteer experts has stepped into the breach.   YouTube's Plot to Silence Conspiracy Theories BY CLIVE THOMPSON From flat-earthers to QAnon to Covid quackery, the video giant is awash in misinformation. Can AI keep the lunatic fringe from going viral?     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions

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3 ways to win the holiday shopping season

INC. THIS MORNING 3 ways to win the holiday shopping season Note: Graham Winfrey, senior editor at Inc., is stepping in for Cameron while he is away from the computer this week. Good morning, Here’s the good news about the 2020 holiday shopping season: Global online sales are expected to grow 30 percent to $940 billion year over year this holiday season--up from 8 percent growth in 2019, according to Salesforce’s annual holiday forecast.  The increase could help retailers make up for lost revenue during the pandemic--provided they’re willing to embrace new strategies and embrace them early. "Businesses that succeed during the holidays will use everything at their disposal to make shopping easy and safe, including convenient digital ordering, creative and effective fulfillment, and responsive customer service," said Salesforce VP of industry strategy and insights Rob Garf during a virtual press briefing this week. Want to know more about the best strategies to deploy now? Check out the full story to learn how retailers can win the 2020 holiday season. SPONSORED CONTENT Is COVID-19 screening the right testing strategy for my company? Oct 7 live discussion—approaches to help guide back-to-work teams from the leading single-source supplier for COVID-19 testing. Register. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: More than 200 U.S. groups have called on Congress to pass additional economic relief for small businesses before the November election. --Inc. Related: A new stimulus proposal includes a second round of PPP loans. --CNBC Here's how a former Army colonel says you should support your employees' wellbeing as you lead them through the next six months of uncertainty. --Inc. Reopening the economy won't save small businesses if consumers don't show up. --Vox Remote work is here to stay. Here's how to make it better. --Inc. Here's what you should know about the due diligence process before selling your company. --Inc. --Graham Winfrey Senior editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send us ideas and feedback for Inc. This Morning at calbertdeitch@inc.com or on Twitter. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy

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The Report: The White Man for the Job

October 2, 2020 View in Browser The Report Measuring government performance

The White Man for the Job Polling shows that white voters – including those without a college education, who have been the most loyal demographic for Donald Trump – may deny the president a second term. Analysis: Biden's Electoral College Edge Grows Since July, Biden has picked up 12 electoral votes, bringing him to 290 in handicapping of the presidential race. Democrats Say 'Why Bother?' After Chaotic Debate The first debate was a debacle and a number of lawmakers say Biden shouldn't bother to debate Trump again. D.C. Leads in Teleworking Working from home is popular in East Coast states and the District of Columbia, according to new Census data. Photos: Daily Life, Disrupted As the coronavirus death toll continues to grow, there's no end in sight to the global pandemic. Cities Struggle to Find Their Top Cops Experts warn that finding the perfect police chief in the era of 'Black Lives Matter' is easier said than done. The Photos You Should See U.S. News photo editors curate this month's most compelling images from at home and abroad.

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[New post] Nintendo releases more Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit details

Sickr posted: " First revealed in the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct – 03.09.2020, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is set to provide a completely new Mario Kartexperience for both series veterans and newcomers alike when it launches for Nintendo Switch on 1" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Nintendo News Nintendo releases more Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit details by Sickr First revealed in the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct – 03.09.2020, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is set to provide a completely new Mario Kartexperience for both series veterans and newcomers alike when it launches for Nintendo Switch on 16th October. Now, the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – Launch Trailer offers a deeper look at what's in store. Created in partnership by Nintendo and Velan […] Read more of this post This post is ad-supported ​ Sickr | October 2, 2020 at 11:33 am | Tags: mario kart, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Nintendo, nintendo switch, toys to life | Categories: Nintendo, Switch | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-19qD Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://mynintendonews.com/2020/10/02/nintendo-releases-more-mario-kart-live-home-circuit-details/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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