Supreme Court Curbs Protections for Minority Voters in Election Maps
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:43:00 GMT
The 6-3 decision, involving two majority-Black districts in Louisiana, further weakens the Voting Rights Act.
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:43:00 GMT
The 6-3 decision, involving two majority-Black districts in Louisiana, further weakens the Voting Rights Act.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:42:00 GMT
Prosecutors released new details about the suspected gunman, saying in court filings that he planned the shooting for weeks in advance.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:26:00 GMT
Plus, the Supreme Court curbs protections for minority voters in election maps, and a private island in Scotland is for sale.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:01:00 GMT
Parents find their kids captive to the video streaming site on their school-issued devices; for one, it was 13,000 YouTube videos in three months.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
In a shift from the past, more accused violent assailants have striking academic records. “We’re seeing a new breed of individual.”
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:39:00 GMT
The suits allege the company was negligent in its failure to notify police of the suspect’s activity months before the attack.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Speculation over disappearances and deaths grew for months online. Trump vows “we’re going to look at it.”
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT
States are tapping federal money to fund $1 million Star Academies for public schools. Some schools are underwhelmed by the results.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Lenox is considering scrapping its high school’s nickname and Monopoly-man avatar. It’s sparked a generational rift in an affluent enclave.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT
As community colleges and union apprenticeships fill up, more students are turning to pricier training options for blue-collar careers.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Adverse weather during a campus visit reduces students’ likelihood of applying, with fewer applications when a tour was too hot, too cold, rainy or even cloudy.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:37:00 GMT
Several conservatives suggested courts have little power to review decisions about Temporary Protected Status program, but one appeared undecided.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:38:00 GMT
The ruling ends a yearslong criminal case against the pharmaceutical company accused of fueling the opioid epidemic.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:01:00 GMT
The indictment is the second secured by the Justice Department against the former FBI director.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:40:00 GMT
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Boise Cascade pleaded guilty to a federal charge of selling Chinese plywood that was sneaked into Florida to avoid duties.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Hailstorms, wildfires and wind damage are hammering places once thought to be shielded from the worst rate hikes, a Wall Street Journal analysis of premiums found.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:09:00 GMT
Texas officials said emergency plans at the summer camp, hit by deadly flooding last year, fell short in more than 20 categories.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:41:00 GMT
A dangerous chemical reaction occurred when workers were cleaning the site ahead of closing it down, officials said.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:52:00 GMT
Fire season conditions are expected to continue through the weekend as thousands of acres burn.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:50:00 GMT
The January rupture spewed 243 million gallons of raw sewage into the waterway in one of the worst wastewater disasters in U.S. history.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:20:00 GMT
The Artemis II mission was impressive, but America trails by many measures.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:55:00 GMT
The Justices vote 6-3 to restrict the misuse of race to gerrymander Congressional districts.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:51:00 GMT
States aren’t validating providers, in violation of the ObamaCare statute.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:42:00 GMT
Jerome Powell will stay on as a Governor while dissents grow on the FOMC.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:41:00 GMT
The Supreme Court says the centers can fight New Jersey’s harassment in federal court.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:37:00 GMT
Well intended causes, if they succeed, have a tendency to evolve into rackets.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:27:00 GMT
Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of profiting from Polymarket wagers on the former Venezuelan leader’s ouster.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:44:00 GMT
David Morens, who was a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is accused of evading document requests.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:44:00 GMT
The alleged gunman at the Washington gala was charged with attempting to assassinate Trump and two firearms offenses.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:47:00 GMT
Plus, the Supreme Court questions Bayer over its failure to warn consumers about Roundup risks, and a teen could restore Italy’s F1 glory.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:32:00 GMT
Bayer is facing thousands of lawsuits brought by consumers who claim its flagship weedkiller causes cancer.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Cole Allen, who is in custody after the attack outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, apparently told his parents he was traveling for an interview.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:48:00 GMT
In a letter to employees, the billionaire’s chief operating officer subtly hinted of a possible re-evaluation of New York City investment.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:55:00 GMT
The president called it the hottest ticket in town. Then a gunman charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:18:00 GMT
The president is safe after a shooting at the annual event, where he was slated to speak Saturday evening.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:11:00 GMT
A WSJ analysis of videos, photos, audio and witness accounts from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:29:00 GMT
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