Supreme Court Ruling Favors Democrats in California Redistricting
Washington D.C. – In a surprising move, the Republican-leaning Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order Wednesday upholding California's newly gerrymandered maps, a decision expected to significantly benefit Democrats in upcoming elections, according to Vox. The ruling defied expectations, as the court has often been criticized for favoring gerrymandering, particularly in ways that disadvantage Democrats. Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox focusing on the Supreme Court, suggested the decision indicates the court "loves gerrymandering more than it hates Democrats."
Meanwhile, in New Jersey, a special Democratic primary race remained too close to call as of Thursday morning, NPR reported. The election was held to fill a House seat vacated after Mikie Sherill's election as governor. The race pitted a former political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders, Analilia Mejia, against former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski. Malinowski initially held a significant lead based on early mail-in ballot results, but the margin narrowed as votes cast on election day were tallied, according to the Associated Press.
In other news, David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, was named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 109th National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Time Magazine announced. The award, now in its 57th year, recognizes Wright's leadership in the automotive industry and his dedication to community service. Wright has also been recognized by Automotive News as a "Best Dealerships to Work For" 12 times.
The world of sports also saw significant developments. Ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates are preparing for the Milano Cortina Olympics, Time reported. The U.S. couple, known for their innovative and daring routines, are pushing boundaries with a matador-inspired free dance. "We love the creative process, and it’s fun for us to start diving into the music search, costume brainstorms, and program concept," Chock said. "We love reinventing ourselves each season and giving th."
Finally, Reshona Landfair, previously known as "Jane Doe" in the R. Kelly trials, is ready to share her real name and story in a memoir, NPR reported. Landfair's testimony in the trials, which involved child pornography and other charges, was based on a video featuring her as a teenager. Her memoir is being published by Grand Central PublishingHachette Book Group.
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