The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a last-ditch effort by California Republicans to block a congressional map projected to secure five additional House seats for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, allowing the measure enacted through Proposition 50 to advance. In a single-sentence order, the justices rejected an emergency appeal from a coalition of…
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has developed a candidate vaccine for Nipah virus and plans to begin Phase 1 clinical trials in April. The trial will be conducted in Belgium. Nipah virus, which has an estimated fatality rate between 40 and 75 percent, currently lacks a vaccine. Reports of a recent…
Chambers County Republican Party Chairwoman Kristi Nelson secured victory in a special election for Alabama House District 38 on Tuesday night, defeating Democratic nominee Hazel Floyd with nearly 85 percent of the vote. The district has been solidly Republican for over a decade. Nelson described her win as “so excited and so honored to be…
After reviewing 2.1 million voter registrations, Utah’s election officials announced they found no instances of noncitizens casting ballots. The review also identified a single ineligible registrant. The findings follow advances by Utah lawmakers in legislation requiring voters to prove U.S. citizenship prior to registration. Currently, it is unlawful for noncitizens to vote in state and…
Prince Andrew’s royal status has come under renewed scrutiny as he steps away from his residence after newly released documents from the Epstein Files exposed a previously undisclosed relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Prince Andrew, now identified as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the revocation of his royal titles, is relocating to King…
The New England Patriots (17-3) will face off against the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) in what is believed to be a toss-up between the two great teams. On Super Bowl Media Night, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye shared his favorite Bible verse. During media engagements leading up to Super Bowl LX, Maye has been one…
President Donald Trump stated federal immigration agents could employ a “softer touch” during deportation operations following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis last month. The remarks came during an Oval Office interview with NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas, where Trump emphasized the need for both firmness and adjustment in handling enforcement…
Chambers County Republican Party Chairwoman Kristi Nelson secured victory in a special election for Alabama House District 38 on Tuesday night, defeating Democratic nominee Hazel Floyd with nearly 85 percent of the vote. The district has been solidly Republican for over a decade. In an interview Tuesday evening, Nelson expressed her excitement and honor at…
The Washington Post announced on Wednesday it would begin mass layoffs, affecting hundreds of journalists in the newsroom. The cuts are expected to “decimate” the organization’s sports, local news and international coverage. In an email sent to staffers by Executive Editor Matt Murray and Human Resources Chief Wayne Connell, employees were instructed to stay home…
