Author: Karen Givens

Judge Joshua Hawkes rejected the Elias Law Group’s request for a preliminary injunction, calling that remedy “extraordinary and drastic” and refusing to block a new map from taking effect. Judge Joshua Hawkes denied the Elias Law Group’s bid to halt the new map before it took effect. The court rejected a preliminary injunction that would have frozen implementation pending further proceedings. That decision leaves the new map in place while litigation continues. A preliminary injunction is supposed to be rare and reserved for situations where immediate harm is clear and irreparable. Courts weigh factors like likelihood of success on the…

A robot being developed at Duke University is almost ready to face the world, in any direction. The project at Duke centers on a compact, resilient platform built to remain operational as it moves through complex environments, and the team has pushed it through repeated lab trials to improve reliability. Engineers focused on making the system tolerant of bumps, slopes, and orientation changes so that it can keep working even when conditions are messy. That focus on ruggedness is intended to broaden where the machine can be useful beyond textbook environments. At the heart of the design is a mobility…

Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit Two key senators are taking a step aimed at clearing a stalled Congress so lawmakers can set consistent rules for college athletics. The proposal is bipartisan, which signals a willingness to find common ground on a messy mix of legal and economic issues. At its core, the move seeks clarity on how student-athletes can be paid while avoiding chaos for schools, conferences, and fans. The debate has been simmering for…

Teen takeovers have moved from isolated incidents into a wider pattern of disruptive gatherings, with communities and businesses scrambling to respond and officials debating how to prevent harm while managing young people who are often drawn together by social media. Across multiple cities, groups of teenagers have organized sudden, large gatherings that overwhelm public spaces and retail locations. These events often appear to spread rapidly, with footage and bragging shared online within hours. May 27, 2026, marks another day in a string of similar episodes that communities are watching closely. The trend is gaining traction, multiplying injuries, and creating destruction.…

Challenger Spencer Pratt alleges that “Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass and her band of sadomasochists campaigned at the ballot box,” a charge that has turned the race into a dispute over election conduct and political tactics. Spencer Pratt’s claim lands like an accusation meant to unsettle voters and define the contest in stark terms. By using the phrase “band of sadomasochists,” Pratt didn’t pick a neutral description, he aimed to frame behavior as deliberately crude and disturbing. That sharp language shifts the debate from policy to character, and that’s exactly the point in a tight race. The allegation centers on what…

Vanessa Trump, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, made a public appearance shopping with her 19-year-old daughter Kai in West Palm Beach, Florida, days after revealing the diagnosis on Instagram; she shared only limited medical details, asked for privacy, and appeared relaxed during the outing while family events and social ties continued around her. Vanessa Trump, 48, stepped out on a Sunday afternoon with her daughter Kai, who is 19, for a casual mall visit in West Palm Beach, Florida. The pair were photographed walking through stores, smiling and linking arms, and their relaxed manner suggested they were treating the day…

Early tracking for “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” has sparked concern among box office analysts, who warn the film’s domestic debut may underperform expectations despite franchise potential and a high-profile creative team. Industry trackers are flagging weaker-than-expected awareness and purchase intent for “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” as it nears release, and that has studios recalibrating their expectations. The chatter is centered on pre-release indicators that commonly predict opening weekend results, and those signals are sending mixed messages. Analysts point to several measurable signs: social media momentum, search volume, and survey-based interest levels. When those metrics lag compared with other tentpole releases…

Political forces in Texas are colliding as Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn face off in a fight that will shape the state GOP and test the sway of former President Trump, with “Trump goes for an endorsement-win hat trick.” This race is raw and personal, and it plays to the larger question of who leads the Republican Party in Texas: the insurgent MAGA wing or the more traditional GOP establishment. Voters will weigh personality, performance, and the ability to deliver conservative wins in Washington. The outcome in Texas will echo well beyond state lines. For Republicans who want clear,…

Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven, and the country is stepping up testing, isolation and monitoring as the situation develops. Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven. Officials say they are intensifying efforts to identify contacts and isolate anyone showing symptoms to prevent further spread. The update comes amid ongoing concerns about outbreaks in the region and the need for quick public health action. Ebola is a severe viral illness that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids and…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Sunshine Protection Act 48-1, and President Trump has publicly backed making Daylight Saving Time permanent, creating momentum for a long-running effort to end the twice-yearly clock change. The bill, folded into a larger transportation package, would eliminate standard time and keep clocks on the spring-forward schedule year-round. That means no November “fall back” and no losing an hour in March, promises that appeal to a lot of voters weary of the ritual. Trump has signaled he will sign the measure if it clears both chambers. The 48-1 committee vote is striking for…