Missouri high court blocks GOP-backed congressional maps ahead of midterms; Trump blasts ‘ridiculous’ ruling

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously blocked newly enacted Republican-backed congressional districts from being used in November’s midterm elections, ruling that voters must first approve the map in a statewide referendum. The ruling marks a rare setback for Republicans…

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Michael Lombardi leaves North Carolina football GM role, university’s internal probe continues

Michael Lombardi will no longer be part of the North Carolina football program. The longtime NFL executive stepped down Thursday from his most recent role as the college program’s general manager, UNC announced Thursday. Lombardi’s decision comes more than a…

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Judge grants injunction against NCAA, SEC, allowing athletes with NFL ties eligible to play for LSU, others

The scene outside a district court just miles away from LSU’s campus was the epicenter of college athletics, as the NCAA and SEC appeared in court to argue their case against athletes with NFL ties returning to college athletics. A…

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New HBO superhero show faces ‘woke’ criticism for reframing classic hero lore around racial privilege

HBO’s new superhero series, “Lanterns,” drew criticism from some viewers who accused the studio of overhauling a beloved character’s origin story to focus on modern racial discourse and privilege. Episode 3, “OutKast,” reframes the franchise’s traditional emphasis on “fearlessness” through…

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