Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 29, 2026 What to Know About the Voting Rights Act The 1965 law was mean to address fundamental inequities in American life, and was one of the signal accomplishments of the civil rights movement. What to Know About the Voting Rights Act The 1965 law was mean to address fundamental inequities in American life, and was one of the signal accomplishments of the civil rights movement. See more
Air France/KLM Apr 30, 2026 Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise Move comes as airline industry reacts to uncertainty over Iran war and increase in price of Brent crudeBusiness live – latest updatesAir France-KLM has cut i... Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise Move comes as airline industry reacts to uncertainty over Iran war and increase in price of Brent crudeBusiness live – latest updatesAir France-KLM has cut i... Share
Gaza flotilla Apr 30, 2026 At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international watersGet... At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international watersGet... Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 30, 2026 In Blow to Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court Embraces Claim of Racial Progress The majority said the law was a victim of its own success and no longer needed. Dissenters responded that Congress should make the call. In Blow to Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court Embraces Claim of Racial Progress The majority said the law was a victim of its own success and no longer needed. Dissenters responded that Congress should make the call. Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 30, 2026 Some Black Southerners Say Voting Rights Ruling ‘Missed the Mark’ Veterans of the civil rights movement and others said the Supreme Court decision felt like a bleak end to decades of gains in Black representation in the reg... Some Black Southerners Say Voting Rights Ruling ‘Missed the Mark’ Veterans of the civil rights movement and others said the Supreme Court decision felt like a bleak end to decades of gains in Black representation in the reg... Share
Redistricting and Reapportionment Apr 30, 2026 Democrats Regret Creating Independent Redistricting Commissions After Supreme Court Ruling A decade ago, the party sought independent redistricting commissions. Now, in an era of extreme gerrymandering, such efforts could slow Democrats as they try... Democrats Regret Creating Independent Redistricting Commissions After Supreme Court Ruling A decade ago, the party sought independent redistricting commissions. Now, in an era of extreme gerrymandering, such efforts could slow Democrats as they try... Share
Africa Apr 30, 2026 How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future. How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future. Share
Sydney Apr 30, 2026 Police in Australia Were Warned of Terror Risk Before Bondi Attack, Report Says A Jewish security group told police an attack on the community was “likely” because of heightened antisemitism, days before December’s mass shooting in Sydney. Police in Australia Were Warned of Terror Risk Before Bondi Attack, Report Says A Jewish security group told police an attack on the community was “likely” because of heightened antisemitism, days before December’s mass shooting in Sydney. Share
Iceland Apr 30, 2026 Iceland’s Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Aren’t Thrilled. Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled. Iceland’s Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Aren’t Thrilled. Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled. Share
Defense and Military Forces Apr 30, 2026 Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Headed to Gaza Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled their boats in international waters near Greece. Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Headed to Gaza Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled their boats in international waters near Greece. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 30, 2026 Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope. Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope. Share
Wines Apr 30, 2026 California’s Wine Whisperer Turns the Page Matt Taylor makes superb California pinot noirs, chardonnays, cabernet sauvignons and chenin blancs. He’s now navigating a life of winemaking beyond the vine... California’s Wine Whisperer Turns the Page Matt Taylor makes superb California pinot noirs, chardonnays, cabernet sauvignons and chenin blancs. He’s now navigating a life of winemaking beyond the vine... Share
vis-photo Apr 30, 2026 Michaela Jaé Rodriguez’s Necklace Gives her Peace The peace sign necklace, imbued with familial significance, is lent to her by the actress’s mother, only when the occasion calls for it. Michaela Jaé Rodriguez’s Necklace Gives her Peace The peace sign necklace, imbued with familial significance, is lent to her by the actress’s mother, only when the occasion calls for it. Share