A Quick Look at America: The Epoch Times
Elon Musk Can Proceed With $1 Million Giveaway
Elon Musk has been given the green light to continue his $1 million giveaways to U.S. voters, as ruled by a judge on Oct. 31.
A lawsuit filed by Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner against Musk for offering $1 million cash prizes to voters in swing states who supported the U.S. Constitution through his America PAC group has been put on hold pending a federal judge’s decision.
Despite Krasner’s claim of election interference, the judge has allowed Musk to keep giving away $1 million daily until the Nov. 5 election.
The swing states involved—Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, and North Carolina—are politically diverse and could go either way.
McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Increases to 90 Cases
The E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s restaurants has now risen to 90 cases, with 15 new cases and five hospitalizations reported after the company removed outbreak-linked onions from their Quarter Pounders.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski issued an apology on Oct. 29, expressing sympathy and commitment to resolving the situation.
Number of Early Voters Surpasses 65 Million
With less than a week until Nov. 5, over 65 million people have already cast their votes, making up around 18% of the U.S. population according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab website.
Approximately 34,277,250 people have voted in person, while 30,680,312 have returned mail-in ballots.
The 2020 presidential election saw the highest voter turnout since 1900, with about 66% of the voting-eligible population participating.
Jaywalking Becomes Legal in New York City
Jaywalking, the act of pedestrians crossing the street outside designated walkways and against traffic signals, is now legal in New York City as of Oct. 28.
This new law allows pedestrians to cross at any location and ignore traffic lights, although it does not grant them the right of way when crossing outside designated areas.
Originally an offense since 1958, jaywalking carried a maximum fine of $250. The term itself originated in Kansas in the early 1900s.
New York City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse stated, “Let’s be real, every New Yorker jaywalks.”
