Across the United States, local government workers responsible for handling votes in the midterm elections are facing tighter security measures amid concerns about physical threats, surveillance and harassment.After years of rising hostility towards election staff, local election offices have increased security at their buildings. Measures include bulletproof glass, restricted entry systems and emergency panic buttons…

Eric Thompson’s collection spans ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, barbecue sauce, honey, jelly, seafood sauces, vinegar and numerous Asian condiments. Most people tear open a condiment packet, squeeze out the last drop and toss the wrapper without a second thought. Eric Thompson sees something beyond: a tiny piece of design, advertising and everyday history. Across his…

Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in apparent deliberate car attack, says PM Albanese Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being struck by a car outside her electoral office in Victoria state on Monday in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as an apparently deliberate attack.The driver was arrested at the scene.The…

A long-running dispute over animals, fences and property rules on a 14-acre Texas homestead has ended, at least for now, with a win for the landowner. Pamela Bosco, who kept emus, ostriches, goats and about 30 chickens on her Hays County property, faced a broad legal demand from neighbours seeking access to inspect her land….