Last summer, in the case of Allen v. Milligan, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the proposed Alabama congressional district map was gerrymandered, discriminating against Black voters. The state initially refused to redraw the map, defying the federal court order. However, a new map was eventually drawn, giving an opportunity for a second minority district.
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O.J. Simpson will be cremated; brain being studied for CTE is hard NO
Following the recent passing of O.J. Simpson, his longtime lawyer and the executor of his estate, Malcolm LaVergne, announced plans for Simpson’s cremation and addressed […]
Iran launches drones toward Israel in retaliatory attack
Iran has initiated a direct military attack on Israel, a significant escalation that could potentially ignite a broader regional conflict. This marked the first instance of Iran launching such a direct assault on Israel, involving drones and possibly cruise and ballistic missiles, heightening tensions significantly.
Birmingham-Southern Announces Abrupt Closure
Birmingham-Southern College, a private Christian institution, will close in May after failing to secure a tailored state loan program despite years of financial struggles. This […]
Trump’s final request to delay his first of three felony trials has been denied
Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, the judge dismissed the former president’s request to postpone the case due to extensive pretrial publicity. In a decisive ruling, Judge Juan Merchan emphasized that the issues Trump faced were partly self-created and that an indefinite adjournment was untenable.
Rashee Rice: Arrest warrant issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver over crash
Rashee Rice: Arrest warrant issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver over crash. Local affiliate KSBY reports that he plans to turn himself into authorities.
Curfew set to begin for kids under 18 in Newark, New Jersey
A controversial new curfew in Newark will start on Friday to keep kids off the streets overnight. Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz […]
Trump’s Net Worth Continues to Fall as his Meme-stock Company is Exposed
Former President Donald Trump’s net worth fell by about $300 million Wednesday as shares of his social media company continued to decline, bringing the company’s […]
Engine cover of Southwest Airlines plane comes off during takeoff
Federal officials said they will investigate after the engine cowling of a Southwest Airlines plane came off during takeoff at Denver International Airport on Sunday morning.
New Jersey earthquake calls attention to ancient, potentially unmapped fault lines
The magnitude-4.8 earthquake was the strongest in New Jersey in over 200 years. The United States Geological Survey said in a news conference that more earthquakes are […]