Nov 2, 2020

Why have oil prices reached a five-month low?

OPEC is expected to consider oil production cuts at its next meeting. Mazen Mahdi/AFP via Getty Images

Lockdown uncertainty in Europe could further curb oil demand, worrying investors. The British prime minister cancels a speech to business leaders. Lessons in online voting from Estonia.

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Business of Voting

Estonia proves trust is at the heart of online voting

by Victoria Craig

Nov 2, 2020

And, for the country's citizens, 99% of public services happen online. Voting was added to that list in 2005.

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many Americans to vote early, the idea of casting ballots online has become an attractive possibility. The small European nation of Estonia has proved it's possible, but how feasible is it for the U.S.?

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