Of Course They Did: A Federal Court Just Annihilated the GOP's Texas Redistricting Plan

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While iOS has matured over the years and added a ton of useful stuff, it still has its fair share of duds. Here are four iOS features that iPhone users dislike.

Gems That Represented Ancient Symbols of Wealth and Power Throughout history, precious gemstones have gone beyond decoration, serving as powerful symbols of wealth, authority, and divine blessing. Ancient civilizations across the globe attributed mystical properties and deep significance to these rare and beautiful stones. They used them to display social status, form political alliances, and strengthen connections to the spiritual realm.From the glittering crowns of pharaohs to the sacred amulets of priests, gemstones communicated messages of authority that needed no translation. Their captivating combination of rarity, durability, and striking beauty made them ideal repositories of value and meaning in societies.Understanding the historical significance of these ancient gems reveals the aesthetic preferences of past cultures, along with their values and power structures. These historical insights continue to shape how we perceive precious stones today.Cleopatra depicted wearing an emerald, by Władysław Czachórski. (Public domain)Emeralds: The Green Fire of Egyptian RoyaltyEmeralds were treasured in ancient Egypt, where they symbolized rebirth, fertility, and divine protection. famously adored them, even claiming the nation’s emerald mines as her own. She wore the vivid green Cleopatra stones to emphasize her royal power and connection to the goddess Isis. ancient origins 18 November, 2025 - 19:00 Section Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology History Ancient Traditions

North Atlantic Treaty Organization member nations are dealing with a significant TNT shortage after heavy global demand increased pressure on a limited supply chain.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said she does not support a primary challenge against House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., telling Axios on Tuesday that such a move is not a "good idea."

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he will immediately move to pass the resolution to force the Justice Department to release the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein via unanimous consent once it passes the House.

White House and Department of Homeland Security leaders report a significant rise in vehicle-ramming incidents targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement agents.

President Donald Trump shrugged off Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's suspected involvement in the killing of a journalist by saying the prince "knew nothing about" the murder.

U.S. — According to sources, your mom just called because she desperately needs to talk to you. She needs you to come over and fix whatever she did to the TV.