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In a disappointing turn of events for Black voters, the Supreme Court has decided not to take up a case challenging Georgia’s system for electing its public utility board. The case involved the “at-large” electoral system, which Black voters argued diluted their votes. This decision by the justices could potentially make it much more difficult for challenges to similar at-large voting systems to move forward in three Southern states. The five members of Georgia’s Public Service Commission are each elected in staggered, statewide votes, which a federal judge deemed to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act. The ruling…

In a groundbreaking development, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Biden administration’s challenge to a transgender care ban in Tennessee. This marks the first substantive exploration of the complex and politically charged issue of gender-affirming care by the highest court in the land. The state law in question, passed last year, prohibits hormone therapy and puberty blockers for minors and imposes penalties on doctors who defy the restrictions. This legislation is part of a growing trend of state laws targeting transgender care, with nearly half of US states implementing similar bans, according to the Human Rights Campaign. The…

Construction workers in Italy recently made an intriguing discovery near the Vatican as they uncovered the site of an ancient laundry, officials from Italy’s Ministry of Culture reported in a press release on June 14. The surprising findings were revealed during construction efforts at Piazza Pia, a Roman square that Italian officials are currently in the process of “pedestrianizing.” Pictures from the site show archaeologists diligently excavating ancient tiled floors several feet below ground level, along with tubs that were used to clean dirty clothes. Excavators at the site also unearthed what appear to be ceramic shards from destroyed artifacts.…

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from former reality TV star Josh Duggar regarding his child pornography conviction. Duggar, known for his family’s appearances on the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting,” was sentenced to over 12 years in prison after being found guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography. Duggar had argued that a former employee with a prior sex offense conviction may have been responsible for the illicit material found on his computer during a search warrant in 2019. However, the trial court denied Duggar’s request to introduce the prior conviction…

In recent news, Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse are making waves in the restaurant industry despite a slowdown in consumer spending. Sales at these two popular steakhouses have been on the rise, even as other restaurant chains struggle to attract customers. During the quarter ending on March 26, sales at Texas Roadhouse locations increased by 8.4% compared to the previous year, while LongHorn Steakhouse saw a 4% rise in sales in the three months through May 26. Longhorn, owned by Darden Restaurants, outperformed other chains in Darden’s portfolio, including Olive Garden. Experts attribute the success of these steakhouses to their…

American officials are eagerly anticipating meetings this week with Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in hopes of gaining clarity on Israel’s war plans as tensions escalate between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has left many questioning Israel’s next steps following Netanyahu’s ambiguous statements regarding a ceasefire. Despite Netanyahu’s insistence that the war will continue until all hostages in Gaza are returned, American officials are backing a proposal for a temporary ceasefire exchange. This discrepancy has further strained relations between Israel and the US, as international support for the ceasefire proposal continues to…

Four-time world champion John Higgins experienced an early setback at the Championship League in Leicester, while Gary Wilson emerged victorious as Group 6 winner, securing a spot in the last 32. Higgins showcased his skill in his first match in Group 9 on Monday, defeating Artemijs Zizins with a flawless 3-0 victory. The Scotsman impressed with breaks of 95, 74, and 120 at the Mattioli Arena. However, his momentum was halted as he faced Ben Mertens in the next match, losing 3-0 as Mertens delivered breaks of 68, 86, and 82. A final 2-2 draw against section winner Ma Hailong…

In a surprising turn of events, the infamous far-right outlet Infowars, owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, is set to be shut down and sold off. This decision comes after a bankruptcy court-appointed trustee filed an emergency court filing on Sunday, marking the end of Jones’ media empire known for spreading dangerous misinformation and lies. Earlier this month, a bankruptcy judge ruled that Jones’ personal assets would be liquidated to help pay off the nearly $1.5 billion he owes to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook massacre. However, at that time, the judge decided not to liquidate Jones’…

In a recent development, Hunter Biden is seeking a new trial in his federal gun case. His legal team argues that there was a procedural flaw in the timing of the trial, which led to a guilty verdict against him. The defense claims that the trial court lacked jurisdiction over the case due to pending appeals challenging Biden’s prosecution. Despite the appeals court rejecting these appeals before the trial began, no formal mandate had been issued to notify the lower court of the higher court’s ruling. Biden’s lawyers are emphasizing the importance of this missing mandate, which would send the…

Breaking news! Mathew Rosengart, the attorney who represented Britney Spears and helped her secure her release from a court-ordered conservatorship, is no longer working with the pop star. A source with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed Rosengart’s departure, stating that all legal matters regarding Spears’ conservatorship have been resolved, granting her independence and freedom from the probate system. Two months ago, under Rosengart’s representation, Spears came to a settlement with her estranged father, ending a dispute over legal fees that had persisted long after the conservatorship was terminated in November 2021. With all legal issues now resolved, Rosengart, a…