Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to allow the state to use a congressional map, crafted in 2023, that would give the GOP an edge in the midterm elections, after a district court found that the redistricting plan was …
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UNITED STATES, May 27 — Washington Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to allow the state to use a congressional map, crafted in 2023, that would give the GOP an edge in the midterm elections, after a district court found that the redistricting plan was racially discriminatory. State officials asked the high court for emergency relief on the heels of the district court's decision that ordered Alabama to use a court-approved map that includes two majority-Black districts for upcoming House contests.
The three-judge district court panel found that the redistricting plan adopted by Alabama's GOP-controlled legislature in 2023, which has one majority-minority district, intentionally discriminated against Black voters. "Alabama and the public face irreparable harm unless a stay issues because they will be unable to use the State's 'duly enacted plans' for the 2026 election," Alabama officials wrote in a filing.
"Worse still, voters will be forced to vote under a court-drawn racially gerrymandered map that does not meet Alabama's legitimate districting goals. " They said the 2023 map "was lawful then, and it is lawful now. See more
KD is stepping into dessert for the first time ever – because KD’s iconic cheesy flavour a
UNITED STATES, May 28 — TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2026-- KD is stepping into dessert for the first time ever – because KD’s iconic cheesy flavour and ultimate craveability shouldn’t be limited to dinner time.
Introducing: KD Mac & Cheesecake, a first-of-its-kind sweet and savoury creation that transforms the signature cheesy KD flavour Canadians know and love into a deliciously craveable treat See more
A chance meeting at a marathon in Hong Kong brought a professional Kenyan runner to rural
UNITED STATES, May 28 — LEYDEN, Wis. — A chance meeting at a marathon in Hong Kong brought a professional Kenyan runner to rural southern Wisconsin. Dennis Beggs, a Leyden native and farmer, met Kenyan farmer Betty Chepkwny at a race in Hong Kong.
The two discovered they shared a passion for both marathons and farming. See more
A man pulled over after swerving all over the road claimed the alcohol he consumed shouldn
NZ, May 28 — A man pulled over after swerving all over the road claimed the alcohol he consumed shouldn’t count because it was the "the blood of Christ".
The 53-year-old man was pulled over in Ravensbourne Rd, Dunedin, at 6. 45pm on Saturday, Acting Senior Sergeant Iain Notman said. He said the man "crossed the centre line multiple times". See more
A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in
UNITED STATES, May 28 — Scientists have identified a massive new species of mosasaur, a marine reptile that lived alongside the dinosaurs and dominated prehistoric oceans.
The newly described predator, named Tylosaurus rex (or T. rex ), measured up to 43 feet long and ranks among the largest mosasaurs ever discovered. See more
Christopher Storm received roughly $500 a month in survivor benefits as a teenager after h
UNITED STATES, May 28 — COUNCIL BLUFFS AND TREYNOR, IOWA (KMTV) — Christopher Storm was 17 years old, working at Pizza Hut and going to high school in Texas when his father died.
He received survivor benefits from Social Security — roughly $500 a month — until he turned 18. See more
Former first lady Jill Biden said she was "frightened" when watching her husband, former P
UNITED STATES, May 28 — Former first lady Jill Biden said she was "frightened" when watching her husband, former President Joe Biden, in his first and only debate performance during the 2024 presidential election and thought he was having a stroke on stage. See more
For nearly 10 years, Eric Poulin has been having episodes where he seems drunk — without t
CANADA, May 28 — For nearly 10 years, Eric Poulin has been having episodes where he seems drunk — without taking even a sip of alcohol. The Nova Scotia man has auto-brewery syndrome. See more
A Hertfordshire holidaymaker is seeking compensation after a hot coffee cup fell in his la
GB, May 28 — A Hertfordshire holidaymaker is seeking compensation after a hot coffee cup fell in his lap and left him with "life-changing" burns on his penis. See more
New legislation aims to integrate banks into Russia’s air defences using jamming systems a
QATAR, May 28 — Russian lawmakers have passed a bill to allow trained bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones amid an increase in the number of attacks.
The draft legislation, which would see banks across Russia install electronic jamming systems while selected employee See more
The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday morning that it has apprehended J
UNITED STATES, May 28 — The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday morning that it has apprehended Jonathan Mishael Bays, a fugitive who had been wanted for attempted murder. See more
One of the fastest-growing kink categories is gaining more and more traction every day - a
LONDON, May 28 — New 'JOI' sex trend explained as it quietly takes over the internet You've likely never heard it before Jen Thomas Follow us on Google Discover Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images Topics: Sex and Relationships , Technology Jen Thomas Jen Thomas is a free See more
Enhanced Games organizers said on Wednesday they will offer a $10 million bonus to any man
SINGAPORE, May 28 — May 27 : Enhanced Games organizers said on Wednesday they will offer a $10 million bonus to any man who breaks Usain Bolt's 100 metres world record at their 2027 event, sharply increasing the financial stakes for the controversial, drug-friendly competition. See more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent an "urgent request" to its employees s
UNITED STATES, May 28 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent an "urgent request" to its employees seeking volunteers to help screen passengers arriving from Congo and Uganda for signs of Ebola , according to an internal email shared by a U. See more
A Wisconsin man accused of fatally stabbing his mother more than 40 times allegedly told p
UNITED STATES, May 28 — A Wisconsin man accused of fatally stabbing his mother more than 40 times allegedly told police he stopped at Dairy Queen before carrying out the gruesome attack. See more
A traffic citation issued to a woman who said she was accused of holding a phone in a hand
UNITED STATES, May 28 — A traffic citation issued to a woman who said she was accused of holding a phone in a hand she does not have has been dismissed. Court records show the citation was dismissed at the request of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy who issued it. See more
Police are investigating an odd shooting in Scottsbluff, Nebraska where a dog is accused o
UNITED STATES, May 27 — SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. Police are investigating an odd shooting. A dog is accused of pulling the trigger, injuring a woman. Read more trending news
Initially, police in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, were told on May 23 that the person was shot by a BB gun, but then offic See more
A driver has been prosecuted after an incident outside a busy Essex train station led to a
GB, May 27 — A driver has been prosecuted after an incident outside a busy Essex train station led to an unexpected court case. Jamie Spence, 52, was handed a criminal conviction and ordered to pay £266 after sounding his van horn to get a friend’s attention near Braintree See more
The Marine Corps hopes that a modified version of the nearly two-decade-old hit video game
UNITED STATES, May 27 — The Marine Corps hopes that a modified version of the nearly two-decade-old hit video game Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare can help newly promoted sergeants level up as leaders. See more
Former first lady Jill Biden said she was "frightened" by her husband Joe Biden's 2024 deb
UNITED STATES, May 27 — Former first lady Jill Biden said she was "frightened" by her husband Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance and thought he was having a stroke.
"I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since. See more
In the latest sign of AI’s growing footprint in online commerce, Robinhood announced on We
UNITED STATES, May 27 — In the latest sign of AI’s growing footprint in online commerce, Robinhood announced on Wednesday that users can now instruct agents to make purchases on their behalf using the Robinhood Gold card. See more
Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according
UNITED STATES, May 27 — More people in the United States are going hungry now than during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic six years ago. A survey released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found higher levels of food insecurity this year than during the summer of See more
Russia has passed a law authorizing its central bank and other financial institutions to r
UNITED STATES, May 27 — Russia has passed a law authorizing its central bank and other financial institutions to repel drone attacks with their own defense systems, as the country struggles to defend against Ukrainian strikes. See more
The development of Dragon Quest 12 has been restarted from scratch due to unforeseen issue
UNITED STATES, May 27 — The first Dragon Quest was released on May 27, 1986, which is nowadays known as Dragon Quest Day. While the celebration is usually quite low-key most years, every so often (mainly on multiples of five), there is a dedicated livestream to reveal fresh news abou See more
The Scottsbluff Police Department was called to a convenience store on Saturday after a do
UNITED STATES, May 27 — The Scottsbluff Police Department was called to a convenience store on Saturday after a dog accidentally shot a person with a shotgun. Officers were called to Short Stop at 2002 Avenue I after receiving a report that a person had been shot by a BB gun at 12:07 See more
Arizona lawmakers are considering a bill to designate pickleball as the official state spo
UNITED STATES, May 27 — Arizona lawmakers are considering a bill to designate pickleball as the official state sport. If passed, Arizona would be the first state to bestow this honor on the sport, a nod to the sport’s growing popularity across the state and the nation. See more
A western Japan city official plans to take maternity leave in what is believed to be a fi
JAPAN, May 27 — Japan mayor set to become first with maternity leave A western Japan city official plans to take maternity leave in what is believed to be a first among incumbent female mayors. See more
Employers in Finland do not necessarily have to pay a salary if an employee cannot travel
FI, May 27 — Employers in Finland do not necessarily have to pay a salary if an employee cannot travel to work due to a drone threat, according to a statement by the Federation of Finnish Enterprises, the country's largest business lobby. See more
A Moscow court has sentenced a former bartender to more than three years in prison over an
THE WIRE, May 27 — A Moscow court has sentenced a former bartender to more than three years in prison over an incident in which she posted a video online that showed her using a traditional Easter cake as a hookah base. See more
Corporations, partnerships, trusts, limited liability companies, and other “artificial ent
UNITED STATES, May 27 — Corporations, partnerships, trusts, limited liability companies, and other “artificial entities” have the right to vote in Delaware elections under some circumstances, a judge said in a novel ruling Tuesday.
Shoko Kawata is set to become the first incumbent Japanese mayor to take maternity leave w
AU, May 27 — A pregnancy rarely generates national headlines, but in Japan, a mayor's upcoming maternity leave has done just that. Shoko Kawata is set to become the first incumbent Japanese mayor to take maternity leave while in office, according to local government organi See more
We study a sleep-like consolidation mechanism in which a model periodically converts recen
UNITED STATES, May 27 — Language Models Need Sleep Report GitHub Issue × Title: Content selection saved. Describe the issue below: Description: Submit without GitHub Submit in GitHub Back to arXiv Why HTML? See more
The snakes were sunning themselves on a patio. Kennedy's wife repeatedly told him to put t
UNITED STATES, May 27 — To stream 13 WTHR on your phone, you need the 13 WTHR app. Download the 13 WTHR app More Videos Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video The snakes were sunning themselves on a pa See more