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May 02 2026OPINION

Your phone knows where you’ve been—and so do many others

Every time your phone updates your location, it’s not just sharing that data with your carrier. Tech companies, app developers, and even local governments collect this information to help sell ads, solve crimes, or sometimes just keep an eye on people. The Supreme Court is now deciding whether polic

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court’s Busy Calendar: Key Cases and Upcoming Decisions

The Supreme Court is set to announce 35 final opinions by July, wrapping up its current term. Cases were argued throughout the year: November saw three, December four, January five, February three, March ten, and April another ten. The last non‑argument session was scheduled for June 25, but the cou

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

College Voices: How One Man’s Stand Shaped Academic Freedom

Harry Keyishian was a Shakespeare teacher who, in the early 1960s, turned into a symbol of free speech on campus. He refused to sign New York’s loyalty oath in 1961, a rule that forced teachers to swear they were not involved with the Communist Party or any other “subversive” group. Because of this

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Royal visit highlights local pride and shared history

A king and queen’s tour through Virginia last week didn’t just pass through famous landmarks—it wove together small-town charm and national memories. King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their U. S. trip with stops in Front Royal, a quiet town at the edge of Shenandoah National Park. Instead of

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Redrawing the Rules: How One Supreme Court Decision Could Shape Who Holds Power for Years

Elections used to have a basic rule: the people picking leaders, not the other way around. But a recent Supreme Court decision just tore up that idea when it comes to drawing voting districts. By striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, the court removed one of the last tools keeping extreme ger

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Cuts Key Voting Law

The highest court has taken a sharp turn on the Voting Rights Act, leaving its protections largely gone. In a recent decision, six justices voted to strip away the act’s safeguards, replacing Congress’s clear intent with their own views. Congress had renewed the law two decades ago with broad suppor

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Tariff Refunds to Roll Out in May

The United States is set to begin returning money taken from importers after a Supreme Court decision declared President Trump’s tariffs illegal. The first refunds are expected to arrive around May 11, according to a court filing on Tuesday in the U. S. Court of International Trade. The refunds c

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Future‑Ready Grad Talks About Choosing Paths

Hilary Duff stepped onto the field at Fenway Park to talk with Northeastern University graduates about what she has learned from a long career in entertainment. She shared that the biggest lesson was learning to listen to her own desires instead of taking every offer that came her way. This shift he

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Why Racial District Lines Are Actually Hurting Black Voters More Than Helping

For years, Louisiana’s voting districts have been drawn in a way that groups Black voters together to create a majority-Black district. This isn’t about fairness—it’s about giving one political party an edge. When the Supreme Court blocked this map last week, Democrats and civil rights groups cried

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

How Redrawing Voting Maps Could Change Who Holds Power in U. S. Elections

The Supreme Court just made a big call that could shift who controls Congress for years. The ruling weakens old rules meant to protect Black and Latino voters from having their voices diluted when states redraw election boundaries. That’s a major change, because these rules have been around for deca

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