The United States Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s electoral map was unconstitutionally drawn to create two Black-majority districts. The decision announced on Thursday represented a major reinterpretation of the landmark US Voting Rights Act, in particular, its provision meant to protect minority voters from having their political power diluted. It is set to benefit Republicans…
Over the last century, scientists have mapped several of the body’s sensory systems in microscopic detail, discovering that the cells that process sight, sound and touch are arranged in predictable spatial patterns. It has been much harder to navigate the complex landscape of the nose, with its enormous array of scent receptors. For years, many…
The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday in a Republican challenge to a state congressional map that had been redrawn by the legislature and approved less than a week ago by voters in a statewide referendum. The case revolves around procedural issues, some of them quite technical, but it carries national stakes, possibly…
A referendum that just passed in Virginia has captivated the political world, and it could have major implications for determining control of Congress. Let’s break it down. What happened? Last night, Virginia voters approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, embracing a Democratic-designed one that is “as extreme a political gerrymander as exists…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The entire UK is covered by weather warnings as the Storm Amy hits, bringing gale-force winds of up to 100mph. The Met Office…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email A Utah judge has ordered the the state’s congressional maps are redrawn ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, after finding that GOP lawmakers…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The average renter in England spends more than a third of their income on a home, new figures reveal. People earning a median…
Instagram just announced an update with some long-requested features. The most notable is the introduction of a location-sharing tool for friends. Once opted into, the map shares a user’s last active location with chosen contacts. The location sharing feature is turned off until selected and there are numerous customization controls. For instance, Instagram users can…
Shorouk Express For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK is bracing for Storm Floris to hit on Monday, with northern England and Scotland set to…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made huge gains in this year’s local elections across England, in a series of stunning victories that have redrawn the…
