The New York Times reports an “Appeal to Heaven” flag, which has origins dating to the Revolutionary War but is now associated with Christian nationalism and efforts to overturn the election, was flying outside Justice Alito’s New Jersey beach home.
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In a 6-3 decision, the conservative Supreme Court majority delivered a win to Republicans who argued they used politics, not race, as the key factor when drawing congressional maps in South Carolina.
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Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation have faced intense scrutiny over concert prices and sold-out tickets appearing on resale sites. Now the Justice Department wants courts to break up the biggest concert promoter in the U.S.
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Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang on to their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much. to.pbs.org/3WVBVP8

As Ukraine is desperately trying to hold off a new Russian offensive, U.S. officials are debating whether to lift a restriction on the use of American weapons to target Russian weapons in Russia. @NickSchifrin reports.
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Hammanskraal’s problems — a lack of clean water, a shortage of proper housing and high unemployment — are a snapshot of the issues affecting millions and driving a mood of discontent in South Africa. to.pbs.org/4dVSDEa

Ukraine’s allies are wrestling with how to squeeze money out of frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv’s war effort, a debate getting more urgent as Russia gains territory on the battlefield and as the outlook for Ukraine’s state finances looks shakier. to.pbs.org/4dPRyh1

A massive cradle of baby stars has been observed in new detail by a European space telescope, adding to its celestial collection of images. to.pbs.org/4atC9QF

Uninsured adults will lose an option this August to get vaccinated against COVID for free, weeks before an updated vaccine is expected to be released going into respiratory virus season. to.pbs.org/3Kfz8sr

Should the U.S. get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes? The debate has gone on for years. Many people argue for keeping coins on economic-fairness grounds. Others call for eliminating them because the government loses money minting low-value coins. to.pbs.org/4dPK919

There’s an 85 percent chance the Atlantic hurricane season that starts in June will be above average in storm activity, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in its annual outlook. to.pbs.org/4btlca1

The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment.

Here’s a timeline of some of the dustups between artists, fans, and Ticketmaster over the years. to.pbs.org/3KcI0iz

Oklahoma State University partnered with the Cherokee Nation to open the College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020 to help erase the shortage of Indigenous doctors nationwide. to.pbs.org/4bt2uiR

Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that he is calling a special session of the General Assembly next week to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden is on the state’s 2024 ballot. to.pbs.org/3QYPFoa

Two abortion-inducing drugs could soon be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana under a first-of-its-kind bill that received final legislative passage Thursday and is expected to be signed into law by the governor. to.pbs.org/3wBxFJW

WATCH LIVE: House Speaker Johnson delivers remarks at Israeli Independence Day event x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

In its early days, Black Twitter became a driving force in defining pop culture, creating trending hashtags, unforgettable memes and sparking social justice movements.

A new docuseries looks at its history, impact and legacy.

amna spoke to Prentice Penny (FUX YO BLUE CHECK) for more.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on a visit to riot-hit New Caledonia that he won’t force through the contested voting reform that sparked the French Pacific territory’s deadly unrest. to.pbs.org/44YVVlJ

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a claim of racial gerrymandering in South Carolina, raising questions about future judgments on race and representation.

Geoff Bennett speaks to Marcia Coyle for more.

The DOJ is suing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, accusing them of blocking competition.

The District of Columbia and more than two dozen states joined the lawsuit, including California. Geoff Bennett speaks to Rob Bonta for more.