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Amid statewide race losing streak, Minnesota Republicans look for a new formula for success
Minnesota Republicans will convene this weekend in Duluth to endorse candidates in several statewide races. They split on whether steering candidates closely aligned to President Donald Trump or those seen as more politically moderate will be the best path to victory in November.
Eliott Rodriguez reports $500K raised, wave of endorsements as third rating shift hits CD 27 race
Independent race forecasters have now shifted the district toward Democrats three separate times since Rodriguez entered the contest.
Annette Taddeo would lead Blaise Ingoglia in head-to-head CFO race, Ruth's List poll finds
Independent voters broke heavily for Taddeo in an initial ballot test, giving her an 18-point advantage over Ingoglia.
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate
Ken Welch qualifies for high-stakes St. Pete Mayor’s race
Welch has leaned into the power of incumbency and a growing coalition of local and regional supporters that say he is still the best candidate for the job.
Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race
Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California's next governor — he’s running the most expensive political advertising campaign in the country this year.
The Romans and Vikings left few genetic traces of their occupations of Britain, research suggests
Despite their occupations of Britain, the Romans and Vikings didn't leave much of a genetic mark on Britons. The Anglo-Saxons, though, were a different story.
What to know about James Talarico’s record and his past comments (no, he’s not vegan)
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, is back in the national spotlight after Republicans picked their standard-bearer for the race on Tuesday.
Trump celebrates Ken Paxton trouncing Sen. John Cornyn in GOP runoff
Trump’s influence now faces a new test in November as Republicans try to unify after brutal race and Democrats work to cast Paxton as too divisive.
Analysis | Why Texas suddenly has such a competitive Senate race
Ken Paxton makes a win possible for Democrats.
Science, Service, and the Fighting Irish: Grace DeMary '26
Grace DeMary '26 (right) with a friend at a Notre…
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more
As they say, bugs have ears. Public health has had a relentless May. Chemical plant (near) explosions, Ebola, hantavirus, and that's before you even get to the usual suspects: common colds, heat, and ticks. Here’s an attempt to keep you up to speed and, more importantly, what it means for you and your community. But first, an announcement: World Cup The World Cup starts in 15 days (not like anyone is counting down), and we are hanging TVs in the Health Security Operations Center. It’s going to be a gorgeous, chaotic celebration of basically every culture on earth. And it’s going to take a team effort—from communities to individuals, from public health to health care—to keep people healthy. That’s where you come in. If you’re going to the games or live within 30 miles of a stadium, we would love to hear from you. Sign up for a weekly survey here. Thanks to the more than 1,280 people who have already signed up…you will be hearing from us soon!! Global disease “weather report” Hantavirus: Two more cases The global count of cruise ship passengers with hantavirus has now increased to 13 cases (11 confirmed), with three deaths. The two new cases are overseas and among people who were already quarantining: A crew member in the Netherlands. A Spanish national passenger who was quarantining at home tested positive through daily monitoring. They are now in a biocontainment unit. In the U.S., everyone remains negative. There may be more cases, given that the incubation period of hantavirus (the time from exposure to infection) is 45 days. But this week, we will reach a major milestone: the median incubation window is 18 days, and that will pass on May 29. What this means for you: Your risk from this cruise ship outbreak remains essentially nil at this point. Ebola rages on in Central Africa Big thanks to Dr. Craig Spencer, a humanitarian physician who has treated and survived Ebola, for jumping in to provide the YLE community with an update. Craig, take it from here… The combined confirmed and suspected Ebola cases in DRC are now more than 1,000. All signs are pointing to a very long and catastrophic outbreak in Central Africa: This is a vast undercount. We know this because the test positivity rate is hovering around 50%, only 20% of contacts are being traced (and in some areas, no contacts at all), and more cases keep popping up with no known connection. This all points to widespread and undetected community transmission. This is in only a week of detection. Compared to previous outbreaks, the growth is very fast, as the huge West Africa outbreak in 2016 was first detected at 49 cases and rose to 208 cases a month later. It took four months for that outbreak to reach the size of the current one in the DR Congo. The cases are spread out across 16 health zones. There are now multiple epicenters, making containment very difficult. Next door in Uganda, the case count is seven. While this number is low compared to DRC, a concerning development is that two health care workers recently tested positive with uncertain exposure histories. If they weren’t treating known Ebola cases, this means it’s spreading undetected in Uganda as well. On the ground, backlash, including the burning of health centers, has emerged, a pattern seen in nearly every outbreak and rooted in deep community distrust. It often stems from outside actors working in communities without fully understanding or addressing local priorities. Affected populations may recognize the severity of Ebola while still holding other concerns as more pressing, such as where their loved ones are buried. Community trust is essential to an effective response, but difficult to build during an active emergency. It is best established long before a crisis begins. U.S. priorities are made clear, and may backfire. The U.S. Administration has shown that its first priority is keeping Ebola out, with helping end the outbreak in the DRC a secondary concern. That's meant travel restrictions broader than anything we've imposed before — covering travelers from across the region, and reportedly some green card holders and permanent residents as well. For example, just these past two days, news broke that high-risk American travelers will be subject to a mandatory quarantine in Kenya before they are allowed to return. If an American is infected, the U.S. government plans to send them to a hospital it is standing up from scratch in Kenya. (Currently, Americans who were in the area are allowed to return but are diverted to three airports—Houston, Atlanta, and DC—for further screening.) Past administrations have used travel notices and stepped-up screening; this goes much further. At first blush, these strict precautions may sound prudent. But this approach could backfire in three ways: Restrictions this blunt give people every reason to hide where they’ve been and whom they’ve been near — making the people we most need to find harder to track, not easier. They also breed a false sense that this is someone else’s problem. But diseases are humbling. They find the small cracks in even the most impenetrable-seeming defenses. Lives lost. There is no treatment for this Ebola strain, which means survival depends heavily on the quality of the health system. We have that system in the States, but we are choosing not to use it for infected Americans. This is unbelievable and infuriating. (See a deeper dive from me here.) The only real way to lower the risk to Americans — and everyone else — is to end the outbreak in the DRC and across the region. What this means for you: If you have travel plans to this region, it’s time to cancel them. This is a high-risk situation in Central Africa, and CDC released a Level 4 Travel Advisory. There is also great uncertainty if and when the Administration will let you back in. To the general public in the U.S., your risk remains very, very low right now. U.S. disease “weather report” Ticks: past peak season? Good news, especially for people in the Northeast and Midwest: tick numbers continue to decline. Though we are at the peak of the season, this unusually early year is trending favorably. Heat-related illnesses in the North Heat risk is certainly not blanketing the entire country yet, but this week it will be moderate in the Midwest and the Southeast. What this means for you: Be sure to check the CDC HeatRisk tool. A red day isn’t the best day for that soccer game for a kid with asthma, and a stretch of orange days is a great time to check on your elderly neighbor. Common colds surging As far as respiratory viruses go, the only thing really going around right now is the common cold. It is higher this year than last year, but should peak very soon before returning this fall. Spotlight: Chemical plants Over the weekend, YLE California covered the serious situation that unfolded around a chemical plant in Orange County, California. Thankfully, the worst-case scenario (a chemical explosion) was mitigated, but only through luck. The health implications in a densely populated area could have been catastrophic. As the situation was winding down, another chemical explosion struck Washington State. This one was fatal. Health officials say the risk to surrounding residents from chemicals in the air and ground remains low, though the community deserves far greater clarity. Clean air and clean water consistently rank as Americans’ top public health concerns — yet when chemical disasters strike, communities are too often met with reassurances rather than transparency and accountability. Residents near the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, for example, are still waiting to understand the long-term impact on their health, with few clear answers. What this means for you: Many are wondering if facilities processing potentially dangerous materials are in their neighborhoods. This interactive map allows you to enter your ZIP code and see all facilities monitored by the EPA, including any violations. Good news Ebola vaccines and treatment for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Two vaccine platforms are being explored, at least one of which may be deployable in as little as 2 months. One vaccine is being developed by Oxford, and the other uses the same biotechnology as the FDA-approved Zaire species of Ebola. (It may provide cross-protection, but it’s unclear at this point.) On the treatment side, two promising monoclonal antibody cocktails are likely to be deployed, though doses are limited and logistical hurdles remain significant challenges. Anni over at The Biotech Tea had a great explainer about the Ebola vaccine gap, if you want to read more. [ The Biotech Tea The Ebola vaccine gap, reading vessel damage, & the Makary exit 🗝️ Paid subscribers get the Biotech Term of the Week at $30/year (~$2.50/month). I try to keep it intentionally accessible, but if cost is ever a barrier, send me a message. A few people asked about expensing your subscription, so I put together a short email template… Read more 6 days ago · 10 likes · Annicka Evans, PhD ](https://www.thebiotechtea.com/p/the-ebola-vaccine-gap-reading-vessel?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), following more than a decade of debate and input from roughly 22,000 clinicians, researchers, and patients worldwide. This is good because the old name was medically misleading, leading to patients without visible cysts being dismissed or overlooked entirely. The WHO estimates that 70% of people with the condition remain undiagnosed. A more accurate name should improve recognition, reduce stigma, and ultimately help the millions of people living with this condition get diagnosed and treated sooner. Poll Loading... Bottom line Public health situations are everywhere right now. Staying healthy takes public health professionals and systems working tirelessly behind the scenes and each of us showing up for our neighbors and communities. Love, YLE Big thanks to Ed Nirenberg for staying on top of the Ebola vaccines, Hannah Totte for all the figures, Dr. Craig Spencer for the Ebola insight, and Dr. Matt Willis for covering the chemical situation in CA. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “Translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe
Trump Remakes GOP—Again—as Ken Paxton Wins Texas Runoff | WSJ Politics Newsletter for May 27
Plus, the Middle East cease-fire holds despite skirmishes, and the U.S. races to open an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya
Poll highlights Oklahoma business demands for education improvements
Facing continued workforce issues, most Oklahoma business leaders value increased state investment in education over a tax cut.
Billions in super PAC spending prompts Summer Lee, Bernie Sanders to call for strict limits
WASHINGTON — In a fierce political race two years ago to keep his U.S. Senate seat, Bob Casey was winning the battle to raise more money than his...
Trump's GOP purge claims Cornyn as Paxton wins: Texas runoff takeaways
Democrat James Talarico casts scandal-plague GOP nominee as the 'most corrupt politician in America' in a fall race that shakes up the 2026 Senate map
Cook Political Report shifts Texas Senate rating toward Democrats after Paxton runoff victory
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the Texas Senate race toward Democrats on Tuesday, from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican,” after state Attorn…
Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate primary, defeating Cornyn
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.
Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP
The race was an election rarity: two incumbents of the same party facing one another. Its outcome could prove to be a bellwether for Texas Democrats.
Scientists discover ancient single-celled ancestors still live on in your blood
Scientists uncovered evidence that human blood cells may trace their origins back to single-celled ancestors that lived 700 million years ago. By rebuilding the evolutionary family tree of blood cells, the team revealed how today’s immune system grew from some of Earth’s earliest life forms.
House Dem who repeatedly tried to impeach Trump toppled in heated Texas race
Texas redistricting forced Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee into an incumbent-on-incumbent Democratic runoff in Houston's 18th District.
The Latest: Paxton aims to defeat Cornyn in runoff for GOP Senate nomination
Texans are voting in a U.S. Senate primary runoff where incumbent four-term Sen. John Cornyn is facing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in an expensive, drawn-out race that has caught President Donald Trump’s attention.
The G.O.P. Race for Texas Attorney General Grew Heated, and Expensive
In the last weeks of the contest, Representative Chip Roy reported raising more than $8 million, and he intensified his attacks on Mayes Middleton, a state senator.
Ousted Senate Republican digs in against Trump, takes jab at leadership style
Sen. Bill Cassidy breaks with Trump on Iran war powers and DOJ spending after the president backed his opponent in Louisiana's Senate primary race.
Live Results: Texas midterm primary runoffs
Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter and expensive primary where President Donald Trump weighed in late to tip the race in another effort to rid the GOP of leaders less devoted to him.
Backside Blast weekend returns June 26-28
TREMONT — The 17th Annual Bass Harbor Lobster Boat Races will return on Sunday, June 28, as the culminating event of the Backside Blast, a three-day celebration of community, tradition,
Google’s Fitbit Air Gives Whoop Some Serious Competition
The Fitbit Air, a new $100 screenless wearable from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, represents a major evolution in what consumers can expect from fitness trackers as tech companies race into an era of personalized health and artificial intelligence-powered wellness insights.
Google’s Fitbit Air Gives Whoop Some Serious Competition
The Fitbit Air, a new $100 screenless wearable from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, represents a major evolution in what consumers can expect from fitness trackers as tech companies race into an era of personalized health and artificial intelligence-powered wellness insights.
Scientists Discovered Remains of the Earliest Animals on Earth. They May Have Made a Big Mistake.
They looked like traces left behind by tiny creatures, but were most likely microbes.
Scientists Discovered Remains of the Earliest Animals on Earth. They May Have Made a Big Mistake.
They looked like traces left behind by tiny creatures, but were most likely microbes.
Get up to speed fast on the California election with our guide for the undecided
Californians are voting on a wide-open governor's race in a June 2 primary election. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls.
Voting in the Texas runoff Tuesday: What to know
Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, in GOP Senate race, end one of state's nastiest campaigns as voters settle congressional, statewide and county battles.
Beyond DHA content: The emerging science of brain lipid transport
The future of brain omega-3 may be about smarter transport, not just higher doses
Downtown L.A. businesses demand attention from the mayor's race
Businesses want the mayoral candidates to deal with downtown’s entrenched troubles.
Leading the shift in liquid dietary supplements through science and delivery
Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA, explains how scientific validation, flavour engineering, and liquid delivery are shaping the next phase of growth in nutraceuticals
5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday
All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other key contests.
Ohio Gov. DeWine talks endorsing Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his 'biggest mistake'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reflected on his time in office, shared plans for his post-politics life and touched briefly on the current governor’s race during a recent forum.
Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.
Preview: Magnolia Festival in Durant
The Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma returns to the Choctaw Event Center in Durant for its 28th year, featuring a carnival, live music, food trucks, turtle races, and over 150 vendors with free admission for all attendees.
Reel Thoughts: Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ eschews politics in favor of his signature grace, humility
In what may be the last hurrah for New York’s nearly century-old Ed Sullivan Theater, the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” didn’t feature the most uproarious jokes. Or the most biting political takedowns. Or a tearful, thank-you-filled farewell speech from its host, per the norm when late-night talk shows conclude. But...
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner embraces democratic socialism at Bernie Sanders rally in Portland
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner embraces democratic socialism at a Bernie Sanders rally, condemning U.S. support for Israel and Sen. Collins.
Inside Valley Politics: Candidates in Democratic runoff races face off
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As Democratic candidates approached the runoff election finish line, they gathered in Harlingen to face off one last time. The Northern Cameron County Democrats h…
Global Mitochondrial Health Summit 2026: How nutraceuticals power cellular energy for longevity
Mitochondrial health is now recognized as vital for overall well-being and longevity. Leading clinicians, researchers, and educators on the emerging science behind the cellular powerhouse will be meeting on June 26 at the inaugural Global Mitochondrial Health Summit, hosted by Kaneka Ubiquinol.Ahead of the event in Sydney, Australia, Nutrition Insight speaks with Dr. Kazunori Hosoe, scientist and researcher at Kaneka Corporation, about advancements in mitochondrial science, gaps in nutraceutical products, and how the industry can communicate complex science with consumer-friendly messaging.
Steyer, Becerra clash over paid influencers in CA governor’s race. What to know
The two leading Democrats have filed dueling state ethics complaints against one another.
Low turnout could shape Texas runoff elections Tuesday
Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary runoff elections where low turnout could shape key races statewide.
Yost reflects on 25 years in Ohio politics and race for governor that 'wasn't meant to be'
Attorney General Dave Yost is in his final two weeks in office, after resigning earlier this month to work for the conservative Christian Alliance Defending Freedom.
Yost reflects on 25 years in Ohio politics and race for governor that 'wasn't meant to be'
Attorney General Dave Yost is in his final two weeks in office, after resigning earlier this month to work for the conservative Christian Alliance Defending Freedom.
Rep. Thomas Massie files paperwork to run in 2028, says he hasn’t made a ‘final decision’ about his political future
Massie, a Trump foe who lost his GOP primary race last week, declined to rule out a run for president in 2028.
Liverpool In 'Concrete Talks' To Beat Man City To Sign 16-Year Old Midfielder
Liverpool have made a significant move in the race to sign one of Europe's most exciting young talents.
Forza Horizon 6 AI Drivatar Called Out For Driving Like A Lunatic
Let Me Solo Her's evil twin Bowie Knife99's is turning players' Forza Horizon 6 races into battlegrounds
Daniel Suarez wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honors Kyle Busch
The victory was especially emotional for the Mexican-born driver who previously raced for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Ratel Not Concerned About Latest GT3 “Evolution”
Stephane Ratel on new-breed of GT3 cars developed for the race track first...
Texas runoffs reset the races as smaller turnout clouds key battles
Tuesday’s showdown features volatile, lower-turnout contests in which momentum and shifting coalitions could decide the winners.
5 Big Moments in the Texas Republican Senate Race
The contest between the incumbent John Cornyn and his challenger Ken Paxton will culminate in a Tuesday runoff. Here are the developments that shaped the campaign.
What makes an Isle of Man TT winner?
BBC Sport examines the factors that make for a successful career at the Isle of Man TT international road races.
Germany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI
This medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs.
Gunners title nothing special? How wild Europe’s title race was
Yesterday afternoon, after the match against Crystal Palace, Arsenal were finally able to lift the Premier League trophy again after 22 years. 22 years? Some clubs can only smile at that. In Europe, s...
NASCAR results for Charlotte race, full finishing order
Who won NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday? Here are the results.
Scientists trace 'super El Niño' to Earth's deadliest die-off as new event threatens record heat
"The Great Dying" nearly wiped out life on Earth about 252 million years ago.
DR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone
Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak threatening 10 countries as infections spill from eastern Congo into Uganda.
Layne Riggs wins wreck-filled NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte
Riggs won the chaotic event on Sunday morning, which set a record for cautions in a NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte
Inside California Politics: Alex Padilla, Vince Fong, Paul Mitchell join the show
(Inside California Politics) — Two congressmen and a top state analyst answered questions on a wide variety of issues this week, from the governor’s race to the state’s unemployment deb…
Inside California Politics: Alex Padilla, Vince Fong, Paul Mitchell join the show
(Inside California Politics) — Two congressmen and a top state analyst answered questions on a wide variety of issues this week, from the governor’s race to the state’s unemployment deb…
Indy 500 Live Updates: Lineup, Leaderboard, Weather, Highlights
Follow along with the latest 2026 Indy 500 race updates, news and big moments.
College football's second-year stars: Sophomore standouts that will define the 2026 playoff race
College football's second-year stars: Sophomore standouts that will define the 2026 playoff race
Hoping to stream the Indy 500? Here are some of the best ways to watch the race
The Indy 500 kicks off soon, and we'll show you how to watch the race from anywhere.
America’s Small-Business Boom Comes Without New Jobs
While US financial markets brace for what could be the three biggest initial public offerings ever, most entrepreneurship in the US is headed in the opposite direction: New businesses are shrinking.
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House.
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House.
Democrats Vow a Redistricting Counterpunch but Are Facing Hurdles Republicans Don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the GOP does not face. That's because Democrats, in many states, can draw ...
Get Real With SOMD Politics: AnnMarie Abell Highlights Leadership, Housing and Community-Centered Solutions In Commissioner Race
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Republican candidate AnnMarie Abell says stronger leadership, smarter planning and a more proactive approach to local government are central to her campaign for St. Mary’s County commissioner president, according to a recent appearance on The BayNet’s podcast “Get Real With Southern Maryland Politics” hosted by Chris Hill. Abell, a retired […]
Reality check: Will online attention translate to real-life votes for Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles?
Ahead of the June 2 primary, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has high disapproval ratings and has drawn broad criticism for her handling of the Palisades fires.
Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
In a squeaker race for Cannes' top prize, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu prevailed on Saturday, taking the Palme d'Or for his tense community drama "Fjord." The movie, a widely admired
Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6
Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.
F1 Canadian GP LIVE: Sprint, Qualifying updates, results, stream, highlights, video from Montreal race weekend
Follow live updates and watch the best video from Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend with the Sprint itself and Qualifying. Watch live on Sky Sports F1
EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’
Texas congressional primary race sparks veteran outrage after a PAC-funded ad mocks candidate Carlos De La Cruz's 100% military disability rating.
A familiar fight returns to Stockton politics
Morning Briefing:*|DATE:F j, Y|* DONATE Good morning, Stockton. A new Stockton City Council race is already drawing comparisons to one of the city’s more
Black Women, Beauty Politics and the Power of Rage in 'Is God Is'
In one of the film’s most surreal scenes, the twins at the center of *Is God Is*—Racine, “the Rough One,” and Anaia, “the Quiet One”—pretend to be strippers for a room full of men. But while Racine is welcomed, Anaia is rejected because her scarred face disrupts the men’s fantasies. That moment crystallizes one of the film’s central questions: What happens when Black women refuse to shrink themselves for the comfort of others? In Aleshea Harris’ Gothic revenge thriller, ugliness becomes both a burden and a source of power, as the film transforms into a stereotype-busting meditation on misogynoir, beauty politics and righteous rage. As the twins travel cross-country seeking vengeance against the father who burned their mother alive, Harris layers the conventions of the revenge genre with distinctly Black feminist aesthetics. The film moves between absurd comedy, trap music, intimate sisterhood and brutal violence while interrogating the ways Black women are expected to manage their pain, suppress their anger and perform acceptability. Anaia’s scarred face and Racine’s consuming rage become mirrors of the same misogynoir that shapes Black women’s lives—whether through beauty standards, domestic violence or the demand to remain silent. What makes *Is God Is* so striking is its refusal to look away from the “ugly.” Harris insists that Black women marked by violence, scars and fury still deserve visibility, complexity and even divinity. The film embraces the “angry Black woman” and the “ugly” Black woman as figures worthy of space, power and humanity. In doing so, it expands the tradition of Black feminist filmmaking by asking viewers to confront the realities dominant culture would rather ignore—and to recognize the beauty, dignity and selfhood that exist beyond respectability.
After GOP love fest, Bianco says Hilton’s Trump endorsement makes him unelectable in CA
As the crowd cheered, Bianco said he can draw independents and Democrats in the governor’s race, but Hilton cannot.
How science guides fishery management
Science is the eyes and ears of fishery managers. Without science, managers would be groping in the dark as they try to solve resource problems and enhance fisheries. Let’s define what I mean by “science”. Dr. Greg Corace nicely summarized what science means in forest and wildlife management in his January 31, 2026, column in […]
Santa Cruz | Seabright businesses brace for Murray Street Bridge closure
In early June, the Murray Street Bridge will completely close to allow the next phase of construction in a $50 million seismic retrofit project. The eastbound lane is set to reopen in mid-September. The looming closure has business owners…
Cape Cod businesses brace for busy Memorial Day weekend
Cape Cod businesses and ferry operators are seeing strong signs of a busy summer as Memorial Day weekend gets underway.
Redistricting shuffle: James Martin stays put as new money leader in CD 21
Both he and Bernard Taylor will stay in the race as Pia Dandiya shifts to a neighboring seat.
Nine incumbent candidates lost primary races Tuesday. Most were hardline conservatives
Nine Republican incumbents lost their primary races Tuesday in contests spanning the state of Idaho. In most cases, losses stemmed from seats held by hardline conservatives, according to unofficial election
Volunteer firefighter and business owner balances two passions
Inspired by her father and his work as a firefighter, Cherokee Nation citizen Gracee Walker is a second-generation volunteer firefighter with the Keys Fire Department.
Pritzker hopeful on Bears deal as Legislature heads for finish line
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s confident the Illinois Senate will advance a revised Bears stadium incentive bill as lawmakers race to keep the team from moving to Indiana.
Mike Duggan decision rocks Michigan. What politicians are saying
Democrats and Republicans had plenty to say about Mike Duggan's decision to end his Independent campaign for governor.
Redistricting shuffle: Pia Dandiya shifts candidacy to open CD 22, leaving Brian Mast challenge behind
She enters the new race with an endorsement from Nikki Fried and $1.17M cash on hand.
2026 MLB Odds: Back Up-And-Coming Brewers Ace for NL Cy Young
The NL Cy Young race is already a dogfight. But Will Hill sees a lesser-known name he likes to make a run at the award.
Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement
Republican Ken Paxton is riding high as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of the U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn, now with the weight of President Donald Trump's backing.
Forza Horizon 6 Races Toward Estimated 5M Sales and $325M in Week One Despite Game Pass Cannibalizing Some Sales
Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly nearing 5 million copies sold and $325 million in gross revenue in its first week on store shelves.
Meet DFP Spring Fellow, Nicholas Gonzalez, Northwestern University -
Nicholas R. Gonzalez is a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at Northwestern University. His subfield is American politics, with research interests spanning political behavior, urban politics, and the intersections of race, class, [...]
Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice
Changes in how healthcare is managed have had a meaningful effect on what contraceptive options are available to women.
California race for Congress escalates with attacks invoking Epstein and Chavez
The attacks come as Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas are locked in a bitter primary for California’s 22nd Congressional District
‘Defund then abolish’: A leading Democrat in Wisconsin governor’s race urged abolishing police
Years after mayors from Democratic cities reversed course on calls to defund police departments, one of the leading Democratic candidates for governor of Wisconsin is running with a starkly different record: she didn’t just back defunding police — she called to abolish them. And unlike many in her party, she has neither deleted those posts nor renounced them.
What to know about Kyle Busch's death, NASCAR driver's recent health issues
Kyle Busch raced in the NASCAR All-Star Race four days before his death from an illness on May 21.
Political expert weighs in on Mike Duggan's withdrawal from Michigan gubernatorial race
As wildlife races poleward, scientists warn the old conservation playbook is breaking down
The changes are not happening in a simple, uniform pattern.