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Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering majority-Black Memphis

Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering majority-Black Memphis

Tennessee becomes the latest Southern state to consider redrawing its congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court severely weakened the Voting Rights Act
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Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?

Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?

A partisan redistricting battle among states has accelerated ahead of the midterm elections
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Democrats eye New York redistricting after Supreme Court decision

Democrats eye New York redistricting after Supreme Court decision

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives said on Monday he would press his home state of New York to redraw its congressional districts to yield more seats for his party, in response to a similar effort by Republicans elsewhere.
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Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling

Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling

Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee have called lawmakers into special sessions seeking new congressional districts
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Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act

Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act

Lawmakers in several southern states will be meeting this week to consider redistricting plans in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act
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Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that's straining American democracy

Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that's straining American democracy

The U.S. Supreme Court has escalated a nationwide redistricting war by removing one of the few remaining limits on partisan gerrymandering
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Baku Expo Centre Hosts Major Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibitions

Baku Expo Centre Hosts Major Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibitions

The Baku Expo Centre is currently hosting the 19th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition and Forum, known as Caspian Agro Week, and the 31st Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition, InterFood Azerbaijan. These events, running from May 5 to May 8, 2026, are significant gatherings for the agricultural and food industries, featuring over 447 companies from 45 countries. The exhibitions are organized in both indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing the latest innovations in agricultural machinery, food products, and technologies. The events are supported by various Azerbaijani government agencies and international organizations, highlighting the importance of these sectors to the national economy.
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UCLA Women's Beach Volleyball Clinches National Title with Sweep Over Stanford

UCLA Women's Beach Volleyball Clinches National Title with Sweep Over Stanford

UCLA Women's Beach Volleyball Clinches National Title with Sweep Over Stanford
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Severe Weather Threatens Southern U.S. with Storms and Hail

Severe Weather Threatens Southern U.S. with Storms and Hail

The Southern United States is bracing for a series of severe storms expected to hit early in May. According to meteorologist Rob Shackelford, the storms are anticipated to bring large hail and damaging winds, with a possibility of tornadoes. The affected areas include northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma, and most of Arkansas on Tuesday, with the threat extending to eastern Texas and western Alabama by Wednesday. This weather pattern is driven by a subtropical jet enhancing moisture across the South and a dip in the jet stream over the Rockies, creating conditions favorable for severe weather. The clash of warm, moist air with unseasonably cool air is typical for May, a month known for tornado activity.
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Severe Weather Threatens Dallas and Southern U.S. with Storms

Severe Weather Threatens Dallas and Southern U.S. with Storms

The first week of May is expected to bring a series of severe storms across the Southern United States, with areas from Texas to Alabama, including Dallas, facing potential severe weather. The forecast indicates that Tuesday and Wednesday will see the most significant storm activity, with northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma, and most of Arkansas being particularly vulnerable. The main threats include large hail and damaging winds, with the possibility of tornadoes. This weather pattern continues a trend of severe storms affecting the Central U.S. since March, with recent storms at the end of April.
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Stanford and UCLA Set to Compete in 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship Final

Stanford and UCLA Set to Compete in 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship Final

Stanford and UCLA Set to Compete in 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship Final