Democratic campaign in Alaska accused of recruiting candidate of the same name to confuse voters

The New York Times reports that Democrats may have interfered in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska, according to a report from Fox Business. Democrat Mary Pelah's campaign reportedly worked to recruit candidates with exactly the same name as Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan, who is seeking re-election, with the aim of confusing voters.

According to the report cited by the channel, there is another candidate on the ballot called Dan J. Sullivan. Pelah's campaign denies the allegations.

The case takes place less than a week before the mid-term legislative elections in the United States, at a time when control of Congress and the credibility of the electoral process are at the center of political debate. The transcript does not detail the evidence presented by the newspaper or the legal consequences of the episode.

Interest rates remain stable amid concerns about inflation

In the same news, Fox Business reported that the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged in the range of 3.75% to 4%. The decision was expected, despite persistent concerns about inflation, according to the channel.

For investors, maintaining the rate indicates that the American central bank remains cautious, without yet signaling a new movement. The level of interest rates in the US continues to be a central reference for the cost of capital, the dollar and the valuation of stocks, especially technology stocks listed on the Nasdaq.

Retail in the crosshairs of regulators

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 American states are suing Dollar General for allegedly overcharging consumers. The lawsuit contends that the discount retailer knowingly and incorrectly labeled prices. The company denies the accusations.

The case is an example of the attention that regulatory bodies pay to low-price retail, a segment sensitive to inflation and family purchasing power.

Other international highlights

In Spain, at least 68 people died and dozens were injured when a high-speed train collided with another stopped train. According to Fox Business, several Americans were among those injured, and authorities believe that train controllers gave the wrong instructions. It is the country's second fatal train accident this year.

In Israel, the election continues without a defined winner. With most of the votes counted, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main opponent, former military chief Gaddy Eisenkot, opened a solid lead. 61 seats are needed in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, to form a majority.

Automatically translated from Portuguese.