Biggest problem with gerrymandering
Harvard researchers found tactic, widely used in 2020, made little difference in partisan numbers but yielded safe seats, less-responsive representatives.
Harvard researchers found tactic, widely used in 2020, made little difference in partisan numbers but yielded safe seats, less-responsive representatives.
WASHINGTON D.C.: The attorneys-general from 10 states plan to sue the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), claiming it has failed to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves.
This failure has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen pollution, they added.
The states that issued a 60-day notice of intent to sue are Alaska, Illinois, Maryland, Massachu
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UNITED NATIONS, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations verified a record-breaking number of grave violations against children affected by war last year, reaching 27,180 cases, according to a UN Security Council briefing on Wednesday.
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Giving birth is a confusing time, even in the most ideal of circumstances. During the early hours following birth, doctors will be doing a number of additional measures to keep everyone healthy, one of which includes administering a vitamin K shot to the newborn. Although the vitamin K shot has been routinely…
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Former NCAA gymnastics champion Trinity Thomas is making a push toward the 2024 Olympics. The 22-year-old Thomas says she still has "fuel in the tank” following a collegiate career in which she posted a record-tying 28 perfect 10s while competing…
By Ian Garner Published: July 05th, 2023
Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ merch truck will open at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Thursday, July 6 ahead of her two concerts.
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LOS ANGELES, California: For the second time in two weeks, a bus carrying migrants from the Texas border has arrived in downtown Los Angeles.
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