No, that's probably not an alien spaceship.

'Oumuamua, big votes, and HQ2. [Gizmodo]( November 6, 2018 [No, 'Oumuamua is probably not an alien spaceship]( [A variety of news outlets have been reporting this week that Harvard scientists say the object might be an alien visitor. And in fact, the researchers did say that! But there’s some nuance to dig into here.]( [POLITICS]( [The big votes we're watching on election day]( [We’re tracking numerous races and ballot measures that have broad implications in the tech, science, and energy sectors, and you can too!]( [It's 2018, and voting is the most technologically stupid thing in my life]( [It’s 2018. A storm is raging down the Eastern coast of the U.S., my smartphone can do almost anything I ask it, and yet I’m still expected to physically haul myself down to the polls.]( [FIELD GUIDE]( [Why an iPad is worth it]( [It seems quite a few of you are still getting real use out of an iPad in 2018, and we’ve collected some of your reasons for firing up a tablet rather than a smartphone or a laptop.]( [AMAZON]( [Amazon's dystopian HQ2 reality show may get a twist ending]( [With the finish line of HQ2 drawing closer, Amazon’s metro region deathmatch took an unexpected turn today which indicated there would be no single winner.]( [SPONSORED]( [Pick Any Lightweight Flannel + A Pair of Chinos For Just $85 And Save Over 50% Off]( [Jachs’ flannels are classic fitting shirts made from 100% lightweight cotton with styles that include plaid, jaspe brushed, and windowpane elbow patch. And their fall collection of chinos are made from a sateen stretch cotton (98% cotton, 2% spandex) for added mobility available in 8 colors. Use code PICKTWO to...]( [MOVIES]( [What we know about the rise and fall of Star Wars' New Republic]( [Although it’s now been years since Disney wiped the canonical Star Wars slate clean, one of its most fascinating periods—the time between the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens—is still mostly left uncovered.]( [POLITICS]( [Washington voters could pass a historic carbon tax today]( [Washington voters have an opportunity to make a world-changing decision on Tuesday. They could become the first voters anywhere on Earth to impose a carbon fee on polluting industries.]( [YOU MAY ALSO LIKE]( [DEADSPIN]( [MLB Expansion Is Probably Inevitable, But Where And When?]( [Attendance and World Series TV ratings may be down, but baseball fever is alive and well in cities without the erstwhile national pastime. ExposNation says the time is now! Portland’s wannabe owner took Russell Wilson and Ciara on a helicopter tour of potential stadium sites! Las Vegas might be ready...]( [SPLINTER]( [Today Could Decide What the Next Decade of Voting in America Looks Like]( [The midterms won’t just determine who has control over the Senate and the House of Representatives, who’s in governor’s mansions and who’s running state legislatures, or what ballot measures voters approve. They could very well play a huge role in how our elections work over the next decade and beyond.]( [PROMOTIONS]( [Thousands Of Udemy Courses For $12 Each: Business, Adobe Training, Web Dev, & More]( [Gather all the knowledge you need to learn a new skill or refine an existing one with online courses from Udemy. Readers can get over 40,000 courses, including subjects like Business, Web Development, and Adobe Creative Suite, all for $12 a piece. Full details here.]( [THE ROOT]( [An Armed Extremist Group in Georgia Is Threatening Violence If Stacey Abrams Wins]( [Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm election in Georgia, an armed militia has threatened violence if Stacey Abrams wins the governor’s race. In a since edited Facebook post, the far-right group III% Security Force Intel referred to the Democratic candidate as a “flag burning, gun grabbing, socialist bitch.” The group mentioned their...]( [DEADSPIN]( [Blackhawks Fire Joel Quenneville, For Some Reason]( [My headline is slightly glib, because Joel Quenneville—the second-winningest coach in NHL history—was fired for the same reason every coach is fired: the Blackhawks just aren’t very good. But the thing is, it’s really not Quenneville’s fault at all.]( You made it to the end. Thanks for reading our newsletter! [Visit Gizmodo]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( © 2018 Gizmodo Media 114 5th Avenue, Floor 2 New York, NY, 10011