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So the lower court imposed its own map featuring two districts where Black voters had a real shot at choosing their representative.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Director/co-writer David Winters’ low-budget slasher movie was shot guerrilla-style — initially without permits — across the 1981 festival, using its real-time commotion, glitz and key locales as a vivid backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Novo Nordisk said certain patients on its higher-dose Wegovy shot lost 27.7% of their body weight on average in a trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The series was mainly shot in Wales despite being set in London, with the majority of the drama filmed in Cardiff, but Newport, Penarth, Glyntaff, Swansea and Port Talbot all feature.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“I’m at the top of my class and everyone knows Regan is . . .” He trailed off, and I shot Elliot a dirty look.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin