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Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel Era of Endless Redistricting Wars
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May 1, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years

While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.

Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel Era of Endless Redistricting Wars

The expected flood of new congressional maps is likely to produce fewer competitive districts, fewer ways for voters to hold elected officials accountable and more polarized politics.

FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem

The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup.

World

150 Fulani Die in Nigerian ‘Concentration Camp,’ Amnesty Says

Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvation have been children.

Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss

Royal watchers in Britain called the visit of King Charles III to America a master class in understated criticism.

Mexico’s President Faces Perilous Choice After U.S. Indicts Her Ally

The Trump administration wants President Claudia Sheinbaum to arrest a Mexican governor. She is faced with few good options in response.

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U.S.

California Police Can Start Ticketing Driverless Cars

The Department of Motor Vehicles says it could suspend or revoke permits for Waymo taxis and other driverless cars for continued violations.

Even Mainers Who Love Janet Mills Are Relieved to See Her Leave Race

Voters who watched Gov. Janet Mills struggle to gain traction in the Democratic Senate primary said they were unsurprised — and in many cases, ready — to see her exit.

Here’s What States Might Do After the Voting Rights Decision

The effect of the Supreme Court’s ruling could be as little as one House seat in Louisiana in 2026, but pressure is building on Tennessee and South Carolina Republicans to act.

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Politics

Takeaways From Hegseth’s Second Day of Testimony on the Iran War

The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat.

Schumer and Platner Talk After Mills Suspends Her Campaign

The top Senate Democrat and the Maine contender had what was described as a cordial conversation despite Schumer’s backing of his primary opponent.

Comey Indictment Shows Justice Dept. Got the Message From Bondi’s Firing

In naming only an interim successor as acting attorney general, President Trump has established even greater incentives to execute his most extreme demands, current and former officials say.

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Business

Blockbuster Oil Company Profits Revive Calls for Windfall Tax

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

Stocks End April on a High, Even as Oil Prices Touch New Peak

Strong earnings and economic data buck fears that prolonged disruption to Middle East fuel supplies will eventually dent economic growth.

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Technology

Apple Introduces Its Incoming C.E.O. to Wall Street

John Ternus, who will take over in September, spoke publicly on an investor call for the first time since his new job was announced.

Is A.I. a Threat to Humanity? Not in This Trial.

One of Elon Musk’s abiding fears is that A.I. could one day threaten humans. But the jurors deciding his suit against OpenAI probably won’t hear about it.

Struggling With Phone Addiction? Try These Remedies.

Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.

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New York

Jeffrey Epstein’s Possible Suicide Note Hidden From Public View

An inmate said he discovered the note after Mr. Epstein was found injured in his jail cell, weeks before his death. It’s now locked in a courthouse.

N.Y. Archdiocese Offers $800 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

Lawyers representing the abuse survivors warned their clients that the archdiocese would most likely file for bankruptcy if they did not agree to the settlement.

Computer Outage Disrupts Student Exams in New York State

Thousands of children were unable to finish annual standardized tests, the second year in a row when technological issues emerged.

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Arts

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: A Rhapsody in Cerulean

In this sequel, Andy (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda (Meryl Streep) encounter a series of crises that set the stage for a larger, existential catastrophe.

‘Moby Dick’ Review: Robert Wilson’s Last Masterpiece

Wilson’s 2024 adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic, with music by the British singer-songwriter Anna Calvi, has a short run at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.