After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash
Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.
The Texas Tribune 10 min read
Two people found dead on UC Berkeley campus in separate incidents, officials say
Officials do not believe the cases are connected and say there is no indication of foul play in either death
The Independent UK 3 min read
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EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle East
The Guardian - UK 4 min read
A teen riding an e-bike critically injured a Vietnam veteran, 81, in a crash. Now the boy’s mom faces felony charges
Ed Ashman, 81, works as a substitute teacher at the teen’s school
The Independent UK 4 min read
Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt
Russia has lost miles of land in Ukraine since 1 March according to expert reports
The Independent UK 4 min read
Political turmoil in Nepal: Parliament suspended, Home Minister resigns amid financial conduct probe
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday suspended the session of both houses of the Federal Parliament without convening them, just days after summoning the session for April 30.
The Times of India 3 min read
After bonfires, bulbs and a dog called Win, will Arteta get Arsenal going again?
No stone has been left unturned in Arsenal’s search for success but the manager must find a way of inspiring his team to play with freedom
The Guardian - UK 6 min read
"I was really glad that she never asked me what I thought of her singing." What happened when Gregg Allman appeared on Cher's TV show
Watch Gregg Allman perform Don't Mess Up A Good Thing and Midnight Rider on Cher's TV show, just weeks before their wedding
Louder 4 min read
EU leaders meet in Cyprus to talk Ukraine, Hormuz, energy and mutual defence
One of the key issues at the summit will be Article 42.7 of the EU treaties, which provides mutual assistance in case of an armed attack. Member states want to develop a playbook to know how the article works in practice.
Euronews 5 min read
Has the Strait of Hormuz emerged as Iran’s most powerful form of deterrence?
One of the US and Israel’s justifications for launching the war on Iran was to ensure the regime in Tehran could never possess nuclear weapons, the ultimate deterrent against external attack. But the main lesson that has been taken from the war, according to some commentators, is that Iran’s own…
The Conversation 6 min read