US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 24, 2026 Oil Prices Fall on News of Possible Iran Deal S&P 500 futures were up slightly in what may be a sign that investors and analysts are waiting to see if a deal is finalized. Oil Prices Fall on News of Possible Iran Deal S&P 500 futures were up slightly in what may be a sign that investors and analysts are waiting to see if a deal is finalized. See more
Africa May 10, 2026 ‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiastsLast year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok... ‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiastsLast year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok... Share
Redistricting and Reapportionment May 10, 2026 Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year. Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year. Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) May 10, 2026 How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened... How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened... Share
Redistricting and Reapportionment May 10, 2026 Redistricting Ruling in Virginia Adds to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Headaches Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate. Redistricting Ruling in Virginia Adds to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Headaches Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate. Share
Midterm Elections (2026) May 10, 2026 How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears. How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears. Share
Baseball May 10, 2026 Bobby Cox, One of Baseball’s Top Managers, Dies at 84 He led the Atlanta Braves to victory in the 1990s and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his leadership. Bobby Cox, One of Baseball’s Top Managers, Dies at 84 He led the Atlanta Braves to victory in the 1990s and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his leadership. Share
Deaths (Fatalities) May 10, 2026 Hiker Killed by Bear at Glacier National Park, Officials Say The man was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter” three days after leaving for a hike, the National Park Service said. Hiker Killed by Bear at Glacier National Park, Officials Say The man was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter” three days after leaving for a hike, the National Park Service said. Share
Missing Persons May 10, 2026 Kristin Smart Search Ends Without Recovery of Remains at California Property A new lead brought investigators back to a property just south of San Luis Obispo, Calif., tied to the family of the man convicted of killing Ms. Smart, a st... Kristin Smart Search Ends Without Recovery of Remains at California Property A new lead brought investigators back to a property just south of San Luis Obispo, Calif., tied to the family of the man convicted of killing Ms. Smart, a st... Share
United States Politics and Government May 10, 2026 G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election. G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election. Share
Politics and Government May 10, 2026 One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance,... One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance,... Share
Priests May 10, 2026 With New Bishops, Pope Leo Starts to Put His Imprint on U.S. Church His appointments have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests. With New Bishops, Pope Leo Starts to Put His Imprint on U.S. Church His appointments have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests. Share
United States Politics and Government May 10, 2026 Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidentia... Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidentia... Share
