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Courtroom clashes, Capitol heckling, and celebrity chaos: Utah map upheld, DOJ sues UCLA, Sotomayor demands execution transparency, Coast Guard reinstatements, Snoop’s Swansea warm-up, Kylie/Travis whispers, MPs trash a “former prince,” and Mayweather–Pacquiao rematch talk
Utah redistricting map stays put after GOP challenge fails
A three-judge federal panel in Utah rejected state Republicans’ attempt to overturn a court-ordered redistricting map, so the lines that reportedly help Democrats more than the GOP remain in place.
Snoop Dogg plays a private canteen set before Swansea City debut
Snoop Dogg ran through a batch of classics in a private canteen performance, then headed off to his first Swansea City match, because apparently your average pregame routine was not extra enough.
Blind item alleges Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott hookup after “Astroworld-themed” party
A “Blind Item Revealed” post claims an A-list reality star and her rapper ex hooked up after an Astroworld-themed birthday party described as a “death fetish” event, with the details pointing to Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott. Treat as unverified gossip.
MPs break convention to publicly slam “former prince” with personal anecdotes
Members of Parliament in the House of Commons openly criticised the former prince, sharing personal accounts of meeting him that were unanimously negative, a noticeable departure from the usual polite restraint.
DOJ sues UCLA over alleged hostile environment for Jewish faculty during 2024 protests
The Department of Justice filed suit against UCLA, alleging it allowed a hostile work environment for Jewish faculty and failed its Title VII obligations during pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations in 2024, amid continued Trump administration pressure on universities over antisemitism concerns tied to the protests.
Sotomayor calls for transparency on Florida lethal injection, execution proceeds
Justice Sonia Sotomayor raised concerns about Florida’s lethal injection process and urged more transparency, while the Supreme Court denied Melvin Trotter’s emergency bid to stop his execution. Sotomayor voted to allow it to proceed, saying he had not shown enough evidence the state would botch the procedure.
“Rice robots” research turns grain behavior into adaptive metamaterials
Researchers found rice weakens under rapid compression but holds up better under slow pressure, then used that speed-dependent behavior to build a metamaterial that changes stiffness automatically. Potential uses include soft robots that adjust rigidity on demand and protective gear that adapts to impact speed.
Figure skating rumor spirals into social media unfollows and a deactivated account
A Twitter rumor claims a former skater cheated on their skater partner with another skater, prompting a chain reaction, layout changes, anonymous callouts, multiple unfollows or blocks, and the partner eventually deactivating their Twitter account. No verification provided.
Mandelson lawyers dispute arrest rationale, deny any plan to flee UK
Mandelson’s lawyers say his arrest stemmed from a baseless allegation that he posed a flight risk, and they insist there is no truth to claims he planned to leave the UK.
NED president interrupted at House hearing after comments on Iran efforts
At a February 24 House oversight hearing, National Endowment for Democracy president Damon Wilson was interrupted after describing NED-backed efforts related to Iran during a period of violence, including supporting about 200 Starlink terminals and pursuing media messaging aimed at challenging the Iranian government.
DHS reinstates 56 Coast Guard members discharged over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The Department of Homeland Security said 56 former U.S. Coast Guard service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine have been reinstated. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said they were removed under a 2021 requirement implemented during the Biden administration.
Mayweather and Pacquiao agree to rematch of 2015 mega-fight
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their 2015 bout, with the fight expected to take place in Las Vegas later this year.
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