The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state Democrats’ redistricting referendum, ruling it violated procedural requirements and nullifying the new congressional map that would have given Democrats a 10-1 advantage. The court’s 4-3 decision, led by Justice Arthur Kelsey, emphasized that early voting had already begun, affecting 40% of ballots. The decision could impact the House battle, as Democrats aim to regain control. The court’s ruling followed months of litigation, with the Republican National Committee and others challenging the Democrats’ actions. The court also criticized the Democrats’ legislative gamesmanship, likening it to similar practices in Maine.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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