The Supreme Court recently said states can’t rely too much on race when drawing voting districts. This isn’t about removing fairness—it’s about asking if old rules still fit today. Back in 1965, laws like the Voting Rights Act were needed to stop racist tricks that kept Black Americans from voting.
KKR’s finance chief says that even though many investors are holding back from private credit, the market still offers good opportunities. He told a TV host that firms are asking whether now is the right moment to jump into direct lending. KKR believes the answer is yes, and they are ready to
The story of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV, is a reminder that even strong vaccines can lose their edge when a pathogen keeps evolving. This virus, which lives in pig guts, began as a regional problem in the 1970s but now spreads worldwide. Its ability to change its genetic makeup, su
Apple’s chief executive said that the price of memory chips is climbing, which could hurt Apple’s margins but help Micron Technology. Memory chips are essential for phones, data centers and AI systems; when their cost rises, companies that make them can raise prices. Micron is a leading supplier of
Norbit ASA is set to reveal its first‑quarter 2026 performance on May 13, with the announcement taking place in Oslo and live online. The company will post its interim report and slide deck early on the morning of May 13, accessible from its website and the Euronext Oslo news portal. Executive
Morning rain will arrive just in time for the rush hour, bringing light showers that last until noon. The clouds are expected to bring only a few brief thunders, and the precipitation will stay mild, with totals between 0. 10 and 0. 50 inches. Later in the day, conditions change as a cold front m
A heavy snowstorm is set to become one of Denver’s biggest in May, and it has pushed the Rockies’ home game against the Mets to a later date. The match that was due at 6:40 p. m. on Tuesday has been moved to 1:10 p. m. on Thursday, while the next Wednesday game will start at 7:20 p. m. instead of it
Recent global health crises, driven by climate change, rapid city growth, and shifting landscapes, have forced governments to take emergency actions that can unintentionally raise the danger of violence toward women and girls. A comprehensive review examined how any outbreak, especially COVID‑19, ha
The Washington Police Department has put thirteen officers on administrative leave after an internal probe into how crime figures are recorded. The move followed a federal referral earlier in the year and comes amid congressional scrutiny of the department’s data practices. Interim chief Jeffery Ca
In Boston, when the Red Sox stumble, the city almost always looks for a culprit. After Alex Cora’s dismissal, fans and insiders alike rushed to name someone responsible, turning the event into a story rather than a simple coaching change. Buster Olney recently spoke with Terry Francona, a veteran
