SCOTUS could erase Black representation Local elections are where the Callais decision could be felt most Salon · May 16
Cattle Rallies into the Friday Close Live cattle futures posted $1.20 to $2.05 higher trade across the board on Friday, with June holding up $5 on the week as the cash market was a driver. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South this week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live.... Barchart · May 15
Cattle Posting Midday Gains Live cattle futures are trading with contracts $1.3 to $1.55 higher at midday. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South this week with, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and $265 live. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.15 to 3.42 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index... Barchart · May 15
Demonstrations to sweep the South over voting rights and redistricting From Selma to Texas, protests are coming. Axios · May 15
North Korea-South Korea women’s football match sells out in hours North Korean supporters unlikely to travel for match as they are generally barred from entering rival country The Independent UK · May 15
Cattle Look to Round Out the Week After Retreating on Thursday Live cattle futures retreated from early gains on Thursday with contracts down 32 to 72 cents at the close. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, down just 813 contracts. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South this week with, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and... Barchart · May 15
Cattle Fall Back into the Thursday Close Live cattle futures retreated from early gains on Thursday with contracts down 32 to 72 cents at the close. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South this week with, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and $265 live. Feeder cattle futures posted $1.20 to $2.92 losses on... Barchart · May 14
Cattle Holding onto Thursday Gains at Midday Live cattle futures are showing 67 cent to $1.37 higher trade at Thursday’s midday. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South early this week, with northern trade at $408-410. Feeder cattle futures are trading with $1.35 to $1.95 gains at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was... Barchart · May 14
Cattle Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Rally Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.60 to $5.10. New buying was noted, up 6,394 contracts. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South early this week, with northern trade at $408-410. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $260-261.50... Barchart · May 14
Seoul court orders North Korea's leader to pay compensation to Korean War POWs Thursday's ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation. Euronews · May 14
Cattle Post Midweek Rally Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.60 to $5.10. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South early this week, with northern trade at $408-410. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $260-261.50 sales on 552 of the 1,104 head... Barchart · May 13
Cattle Back to Rally Mode on Wednesday Live cattle futures are trading with $4 to $5.30 gains in the front months. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South early this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $260-261.50 sales on 552 of the 1,104 head offered. Feeder cattle futures are up... Barchart · May 13
Trump’s redistricting push sees mixed results in South Carolina and Missouri President Donald Trump’s push to redraw U.S. House districts yielded mixed results on Tuesday The Independent UK · May 12
King Cobra Capitals: 10 countries where the world’s deadliest snake thrives The king cobra is one of the most feared and scientifically fascinating reptiles on Earth. Recognised as the world’s longest venomous snake, it can grow beyond 18 feet and deliver a powerful neurotoxic venom capable of killing large animals. Despite its deadly reputation, the species is naturally shy and usually… The Times of India · May 12
The Conversation · May 11 Racial gerrymandering may be here to stay The outrage was swift and severe when the U.S. Supreme Court, by an ideologically divided 6-3 vote, recently struck down Louisiana’s majority Black congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Critics lambasted the court for gutting the Voting Rights Act, the federal law that had until recently garnered strong bipartisan…
Axios · May 6 Trump's redistricting revenge tour heads down South "The leadership in South Carolina, they saw the results in Indiana."
Fortune · May 6 Here are the best hiring hotspots for recent graduates—and cities in the Midwest and South are even outpacing career hubs like New York City Metropolitan areas in Alabama, Tennessee, and Ohio are competing with New York and San Francisco as the top hubs for new grads—and Gen Zers are flocking to the smaller cities.
Salon · May 6 Trump echoes Nixon's racist strategy No longer bothering to hide its agenda, the administration is making blatant appeals to the Old South
The Independent UK · May 5 Southern Baptist Convention continues membership slide but grows in attendance, baptisms Southern Baptist membership sank last year to its lowest level since 1973
Sports Illustrated · May 5 How the Raiders Landed on Their Franchise QB: ‘Call Up Fernando. He’s the Guy.’ Over the past seven months, ownership and the front office poured endless hours into studying the 2026 NFL draft’s No. 1 pick.
Bangkok Post · May 5 Heavy storms forecast in South, official rainy season by mid-May Southern Thailand has been warned of increased thunderstorms between Wednesday and Saturday, with the rainy season expected to officially begin by mid-May, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
The Independent UK · May 4 North Korean football club to make rare visit to South Korea The Asian Women’s Champions League meeting will mark the first visit by North Korean athletes in nearly eight years
Salon · May 1 SCOTUS unleashes gerrymandering dragon The Court's 6-3 decision gutting the Voting Rights Act will reshape the nation's political map in dramatic fashion
The Conversation · Apr 30 Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights Divided along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, issued a ruling that severely weakens a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. That provision, known as Section 2, prohibited any discriminatory voting practice or election rule that results in less opportunity for minority groups…
Fortune · Apr 30 Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the 'backbone of the whole AI value chain' The AI boom is lifting markets across East Asia, yet energy concerns are causing Southeast Asia to lag behind.