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Trump’s Enormous Gerrymandering Blunder – The Atlantic

Trump’s Enormous Gerrymandering Blunder – The Atlantic

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up for Inside the Trump Presidency, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump term. When President Trump last summer implored Republicans to launch a nationwide gerrymandering blitz to pad their narrow House majority, the fight he started did not seem fair. GOP lawmakers had both the will and the power to draw their party new seats, while Democrats were hamstrung by limits of their own making. The question was not whether Republicans could expand their edge in Congress, but by how much. This morning the landscape looks a lot different, after Virginia voters yesterday approved a lopsided new House map that could hand Democrats an additional four seats that Republicans currently hold. The Democratic redistricting victory is the party’s second in a statewide referendum. When combined with new lines that California voters endorsed in November, Democrats have now succeeded in drawing districts that will likely yield them nine more seats this fall, at least matching what Republicans have been able to achieve in states that they control. By some measures, Democrats have jumped …

White influencer accuses AI of Instagram photo blunder that edited her face on Black model’s body

White influencer accuses AI of Instagram photo blunder that edited her face on Black model’s body

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Influencer Lauren Blake Boultier has claimed AI is to blame for an inappropriate Instagram picture that showed her face edited onto the body of a Black model. Boultier, a white beauty and lifestyle influencer with more than 1.6 million followers on Instagram, recently posted a photo making it seem as though she had attended the Miami Open last month. The image showed her in the stands of a tennis arena, wearing an all-white mini skirt and T-shirt ensemble, accessorized with a green Louis Vuitton purse and a matching green-and-white sweater tied around her shoulders. Several people, however, quickly pointed out that the photo appeared to match an image posted by Black model Tatiana Elizabeth at the 2024 U.S. Open. In a statement shared Wednesday …

Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse. – POLITICO

Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse. – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

That, too, will have a lasting impact well beyond anything the war in Iraq did. Finally, the fact remains that when Bush decided to invade Iraq, Russia and China were still minor global powers. Russian President Vladimir Putin was only just starting his effort to stabilize the economy and rebuild Russia’s military power, while China had just joined the World Trade Organization and was still a decade or more away from becoming an economic superpower. In other words, America’s blunder in Iraq occurred at a time when the strategic consequences for the global balance of power were still manageable. Trump’s Iran debacle is occurring at a time when China is effectively competing with the U.S. for global power and influence, and Russia is engaged in the largest military action in Europe since the end of World War II. A woman sifts through the rubble in her house in Tehran, Iran on March 15, 2026 after it was damaged by missile attacks two days before. | Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Both stand to benefit greatly. Russia is …

RAF flight plans published online in ‘staggering’ security blunder

RAF flight plans published online in ‘staggering’ security blunder

Published by Sam Flores

Details of Royal Air Force missions have been published online for years in a “staggering” security blunder, The Telegraph can disclose. Messages that reveal air-to-air refuelling flight plans and the possible locations of British fighter jets have been broadcast by the the RAF over an insecure aviation messaging system that anyone can read. The practice, which appears to have carried on for several years, includes details of recent missions in the skies over Cyprus, which has been attacked by Iranian drones. When contacted for comment, the RAF claimed that nothing in the messages was “operationally sensitive”. But analysis by The Telegraph suggests that an adversary could use the data to work out potential locations and times at which fuel tankers intended to rendezvous with fighter jets. Other messages appear to instruct pilots to remove secret documents being carried on a refuelling craft. In another case, a message apparently tells an aircraft where to park before landing in Cyprus on the same day as the Iranian drone strike. The Telegraph is not reporting details of any …

Prince William leaves public in stitches as he makes phone blunder | Royal | News

Prince William leaves public in stitches as he makes phone blunder | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

The Prince of Wales answers the phone to a customer (Image: PA) The Prince of Wales mistakenly called a woman “juicy” as he helped take orders at a local farm shop in Cornwall this afternoon. William, who is also known as the Duke of Cornwall, helped serve customers at Gear Farm Pasty Company, near Helston, and even took an order over the phone. While chatting with the woman and seeking answers to her questions from staff, the prince placed an order for five fresh and 10 frozen pasties. However, he appeared confused by the response she gave when he asked for her name. “Juicy?” he asked, prompting laughter from those gathered inside the shop. Smiling, he said: “Oh, Josie! Sorry Josie, I thought you said juicy, my apologies.” The customer, who wasn’t aware she was speaking to the future king, then attempted to calm his nerves, as William repeated back to her: “The pasties will be juicy, you’re right.” Read more: Princess Kate beams in gorgeous cream outfit as she carries out solo visit Read …

Princess Anne makes incredibly rare – and awkward – blunder during outing

Princess Anne makes incredibly rare – and awkward – blunder during outing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Anne has an incredible work ethic, with the royal carrying out engagements all across the nation on most days of the week. However, with such a high workload, it’s inevitable that the Princess Royal might make the occasional stumble. Last week, the royal met with members of the England rugby team ahead of the Calcutta Cup, a trophy given out during the Six Nations to the winning team when England and Scotland face each other. On this occasion, it was Scotland who won the cup, with Scotland triumphing with a score of 31-20. One of the members of the English rugby team that Anne met was Joe Heyes, who plays as a prop. However, upon meeting him, the royal ended up confusing the rugby ace with former player Joe Marler, who made the final of The Celebrity Traitors last year. Speaking about the incident afterwards, Joe said: “She thought I was Joe Marler which was… quite upsetting. She said: ‘You’re awfully funny on TV.’” The rugby player admitted to being a bit “starstruck” when …

Rachel Reeves biggest blunder – new wave of voters may flock to Farage | Personal Finance | Finance

Rachel Reeves biggest blunder – new wave of voters may flock to Farage | Personal Finance | Finance

Published by Sam Flores

Rachel Reeves has blighted a generation and Nigel Farage may benefit (Image: Getty) Rachel Reeves has done so much damage to the UK, costing us tens of billions as the economy slows, businesses collapse, unemployment soars and wealthy Britons flee. The results are clear in the polling figures. She’s the most unpopular chancellor in history, while Sir Keir Starmer is the most unpopular prime minister. The chaos she’s caused isn’t just a disaster for the UK, it’s a disaster for the Labour Party, and one they thoroughly deserve. Labour was out of power for 14 years after Gordon Brown lost in 2010. Voters had simply had enough. The left should have learned a few hard lessons, but instead learned all the wrong ones. The big problem is that lefties only talk to themselves. Anyone who raises awkward truths is dismissed as an evil capitalist, racist, nationalist, or worse. When in power and forced to make tough decisions, they get a brutal reality check. Starmer’s Labour only won the 2024 election by pretending to be a …

Moments you missed from the Grammys: Justin Bieber’s shirtless performance, Cher’s awkward blunder and more

Moments you missed from the Grammys: Justin Bieber’s shirtless performance, Cher’s awkward blunder and more

Published by Daniella Wilson

The biggest night in music took place on Sunday evening, with some of the world’s most talented artists flocking to Los Angeles to celebrate the best songs, albums and musicians of the year at the 68th Grammy Awards.  As always, the night was full of surprises, history-making moments and unforgettable performances, from Kendrick Lamar becoming the most-awarded rapper of all time at the Grammys to Bad Bunny’s win for album of the year, marking the first time a Spanish-language album has picked up the award.  But what about the moments you might have missed? From Hailey Bieber supporting her husband Justin during his topless performance to Cher’s on-stage blunder and Jamie Foxx’s red carpet interaction with Chappell Roan, here’s what you may not have seen… © CBS Hailey smiled as her husband performed at the show Hailey supports Justin Bieber during his shirtless performance Justin Bieber returned to the Grammys stage for the first time in four years on Sunday night. The singer took to the stage in just a pair of boxer shorts and …

Stephen A Smith blunder goes viral after host mistakenly names Charlie Kirk as Texans wide receiver

Stephen A Smith blunder goes viral after host mistakenly names Charlie Kirk as Texans wide receiver

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stephen A. Smith has mistakenly slipped up on-air while recapping the Houston Texans’ blowout playoff win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. During Tuesday’s episode of First Take, the sports analyst dissected the Texans’ 30-6 win, thanks to the team’s defense and quarterback C.J. Stroud’s 46-yard pass to wide receiver Christian Kirk. Overall, Kirk finished the game with eight receptions, 144 receiving yards and one touchdown, setting a postseason record. However, as Smith was trying to give Kirk the proper credit, he accidentally mixed up his first name with that of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September 2025 at Utah Valley University while speaking to students. The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was shot in the neck by an assassin’s bullet …