The U. S. Supreme Court moved quickly to let a major change to the Voting Rights Act become active sooner than planned, giving Louisiana’s Republican leaders extra time to reshape congressional districts before the midterm elections. The court’s order followed a lawsuit filed by voters who said t
The latest yearly review from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shows a mixed picture for Charleston County. Overall crime has slipped, but the jail is fuller than ever. Data pulled from courts, the local police and the Al Cannon Detention Center reveal that property crimes dropped by 523 c
The Supreme Court just hit pause on a Louisiana court’s decision to ban abortion pills sent through the mail. For now, people can still get mifepristone via telehealth and receive it without stepping into a clinic. But this isn’t a final win—it’s just a temporary hold while the justices think it ove
The Cavs are heading to Rocket Arena for a Game 7 against the Raptors, but this match has changed in meaning after Saturday’s results. The bracket is already open; the Celtics, who were expected to reach the finals, lost to the 76ers. Although Boston’s loss had its own circumstances—missing Jayson T
Medicare might soon pay for cancer screenings that arrive too late to actually help. The program currently focuses on tests that can only spot cancer after it appears, rather than finding the warning signs before illness develops. Research shows that finding and removing those early warning signs co
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch recently voiced concerns about ongoing leaks of internal court discussions, arguing that unfiltered debates among justices are crucial for fair decision-making. Speaking on a news program, he emphasized that while transparency matters, judges also need space for ho
Danco Laboratories has asked the U. S. Supreme Court to reverse a recent appeals court decision that halted the delivery of mifepristone, an abortion medication, through mail services. The ruling came from a conservative three‑judge panel that agreed with Louisiana’s complaint that the FDA’s 2023 ru
The recent Supreme Court ruling changes how voting districts can be drawn, making it easier for states to reshape boundaries in ways that reduce the voting strength of Black communities. The decision says states can only be challenged if they intentionally discriminate based on race—not if their act
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
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
