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Why gerrymandering matters in the 2026 US midterm elections

Gerrymandering has become an important factor in the 2026 US House elections as Republican- and Democratic-led states redraw congressional boundaries outside the usual post-census cycle to improve their chances. The new maps may not guarantee victory, but by “packing” or “cracking” voters they can reduce the number of competitive districts,…

The Economic Times · 13m ago

A Royal Snub? Prince Harry And Meghan Are Allegedly Not Invited To The Sandringham Christmas Celebration

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to spend Christmas 2026 in California, while uncertainty remains over whether they will receive an invitation to Sandringham.

International Business Times UK · 1h ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Know They're Not Going to Be Invited' to Royal Christmas, Source Claims

Harry and Meghan reportedly expect to miss the Royal Family's Christmas gathering at Sandringham and may spend the holiday in California with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.

International Business Times UK · 11h ago

Federal judge halts ICE detention centre construction at California site over environmental review

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting construction of an ICE facility near Gilroy, California. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County. They argued that construction began without an adequate environmental assessment or consultations with local…

The Times of India · 19h ago

Which US States Are Doing the Most to Protect Kids Online?

Children are spending more time online than ever, leaving parents concerned about social media addiction, privacy risks, and exposure to inappropriate content. Across the United States, lawmakers are responding with tougher restrictions designed to make digital platforms safer for younger users. However, not every state is taking the same approach,…

Kids Ain't Cheap · 20h ago

Accused Chinese agent arrested at LAX over alleged spying on Taiwan president’s son. Then the FBI raised questions about who may have helped her

The FBI allegedly identified her accomplice as a Chinese-born construction worker in California.

We Got This Covered · 21h ago

Gen Z is defying trends and betting on California—even as older Americans flee to the Sun Belt

California’s population has shrunk since 2020, but new U-Haul data ranks it Gen Z’s No. 2 destination, behind only Texas. Big-city jobs, family ties, and lifestyle help explain the pull.

Fortune · 22h ago

In the 1940s, a California landowner released about three dozen zoo deer at Point Reyes for hunting; by 2002, the two non-native herds had grown to roughly 1,100 animals

Point Reyes National Seashore grapples with the ecological fallout from non-native deer species that were introduced in the 1940s. These deer compete aggressively with native wildlife, disrupting the delicate balance of the ecosystem. To address this, management strategies have been in place since 2007, aimed at curbing the populations of…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

70-year-old woman swims 20 miles across Catalina Channel to support kidney charity

Maura Twomey completed a challenging 20-mile swim across California's Catalina Channel in August this year. This swim made her the oldest person to achieve this crossing and earned her the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. She undertook the swim to honor her brother Martin, who received a kidney transplant…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Harry and Meghan to spend Christmas 'away from royals at Sandringham'

The leaked plans suggest there is unlikely to be a festive reunion with the King or Prince William

Evening Standard · Oct 11