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Gerrymandering as a Long Game: Republicans Reshape Maps to Diminish Black Representation
politics8 days ago

Gerrymandering as a Long Game: Republicans Reshape Maps to Diminish Black Representation

Guardian US columnist Jamil Smith argues that after the Supreme Court’s ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, Republican-led states are redrawing electoral maps to erase Black political power for generations. He highlights Tennessee’s new map that disperses Memphis Black voters into Williamson County and points to similar moves in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, framing this as a deliberate, long-term project akin to Jim Crow. The piece warns that affordability politics won’t save democracy if representation is decimated and calls for naming and resisting these structural changes rather than hoping for a quick fix.

via The Guardian|
#black-representation#gerrymandering#note-extra-tag
Trump vows steep EU tariffs by Independence Day if zero-tariff pledge stalls
world20 days ago

Trump vows steep EU tariffs by Independence Day if zero-tariff pledge stalls

Trump warned he would raise EU tariffs to much higher levels by July 4 unless the bloc drops its levies to zero, tying the move to the US–EU trade deal that envisions tariff reductions (and had previously floated threats up to 30% on some goods and a 15% tariff under the agreement). The deal still needs approval from EU lawmakers and all 27 member states. Separately, a US trade court ruled Trump’s 10% global tariffs were not justified under US trade law, though the ruling does not automatically block them; negotiations were ongoing with another round planned.

via BBC|
#eu#note-extra-tag#tariffs
Tina Charles bows out of WNBA as all-time rebound leader
sports22 days ago

Tina Charles bows out of WNBA as all-time rebound leader

Tina Charles, the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, announced her retirement after a 15-year career featuring 4,262 rebounds, 8,396 points, an MVP season in 2012, and three Olympic gold medals. She played for the Sun, Liberty, and later stints with several teams, returning to Connecticut last season. Off the court, she founded Hopey’s Heart Foundation, donating AEDs to combat sudden cardiac arrest.

via NBC Sports|
#note-extra-tag#olympic-gold-medals#rebound-leader
McCollum’s heroics spark Knicks’ late-series surge over the Hawks
sports26 days ago

McCollum’s heroics spark Knicks’ late-series surge over the Hawks

CJ McCollum’s late-game scoring gave the Knicks a needed spark in their first-round series against Atlanta, as New York flipped the script after a rough Game 3. The Knicks tightened defensively, adjusted their offense, and shortened their bench rotation, then dominated Games 4–6 by a wide margin for a 4-2 series win, setting up a potential deeper playoff run.

via Posting and Toasting|
#defense#hawks#knicks
Europe Must Lead Ukraine Aid as U.S. Stockpiles Shrink
world1 month ago

Europe Must Lead Ukraine Aid as U.S. Stockpiles Shrink

The Pentagon’s Elbridge Colby warned that U.S. military support for Ukraine cannot be sustained by Washington alone, urging Europe to take primary responsibility by increasing funding and production, even as the U.S. shifts to selling weapons via allied financing; Europe is pledging more drone, air-defense, and long‑range capabilities amid persistent shortages in Kyiv’s defenses.

via politico.eu|
#defense-policy#europe-defense#military-aid
Standoff Over ICE Raid Draws Protests in Vermont
local2 months ago

Standoff Over ICE Raid Draws Protests in Vermont

Federal immigration agents executed an arrest at a Dorset Street home in South Burlington after a day-long standoff with hundreds of protesters; three people were removed from inside the residence as demonstrators linked arms, blocked entrances, and clashes with police occurred. Tear gas and flash bangs were used to disperse the crowd. The target, Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez, a Mexican national who had been removed in 2022 and reentered, was not in the house when agents entered, officials later said. Vermont State Police and local officers assisted; activists criticized the action as terrorizing a family, while authorities emphasized safety and noted the operation was conducted by federal agents.

via Vermont Public|
#ice#immigration#local
Sleepless Tehran braces for possible U.S. strikes as talks stall
world2 months ago

Sleepless Tehran braces for possible U.S. strikes as talks stall

As US-Iran negotiations in Geneva stall, Iranians face mounting anxiety over a potential U.S. military strike, amid a harsh crackdown on protests, tightening information controls, and soaring inflation that dampens Nowruz preparations; while some look for diplomacy to avert conflict, others brace for a broader war, and many stockpile supplies in a climate of uncertainty.

via BBC|
#diplomacy#human-rights#iran
Erie Native Paul Kuzma, Scientist and Food-Engineering Pioneer, Dies at 88
obituary3 months ago

Erie Native Paul Kuzma, Scientist and Food-Engineering Pioneer, Dies at 88

Paul Kuzma, 88, of Erie, died February 6, 2026. A Erie Prep and Gannon University alumnus, he began in chemistry, rose to executive roles in Minneapolis food companies, led R&D for ice cream toppings, and earned a seat on the Executive Advisory Panel of Food Engineering. He is survived by his wife Fran, sons Bruce, Peter, and Trevor, and six grandchildren, plus a large extended family; services were held at the family's convenience. Known for curiosity, a fun-loving spirit, and a love of golf, Kuzma leaves a legacy of laughter and lifelong learning.

via Erie Times-News|
#erie#food-engineering#gannon-university
college-football3 months ago

Darian Mensah: UM's QB Upgrade Draws NFL Praise and High Hopes

Duke transfer Darian Mensah, who finished the regular season second in the nation in touchdown passes and passing yards and helped Duke win the ACC title and Sun Bowl, has drawn NFL‑level praise from coaches and analysts. He's an accurate, pocket‑poised passer who thrives in play‑action and posted standout numbers when blitzed (65.3% on 199 attempts, 22 TDs, 2 INT); however, his accuracy drops under heavy pressure and he had eight fumbles last season. His deep‑ball numbers are uneven, but his overall skill set and leadership give UM a high‑upside quarterback with noticeable pro potential if he continues to develop.

via miamiherald.com|
#college-football#darian-mensah#miami-hurricanes