SPLC-backed coalition sues Florida over new congressional map it alleges is an unconstitutional gerrymander

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A coalition of groups represented by the embattled Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is suing Florida over its new congressional map, arguing that it favors one political party over another.The 41-page lawsuit was filed by Common Cause, an ethics watchdog; the League of Women Voters of Florida; and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). The organizations allege the map violates the Fair Districts Amendment, which prohibits the Republican-controlled state legislature from drawing maps that favor a specific political party.”The fact that this is a partisan gerrymander is as obvious as…

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Prince George’s County council limits convenience store density

The Prince George’s County council in the state of Maryland recently voted 10-0 in favor of enacting a measure limiting how densely convenience stores can be packed together in the area. Council Member Krystal Oriadha said in October that there is a problem with “overconcentration” of the stores.”They call themselves…

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South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Authorities in South Africa carried out a high-risk recovery operation over the weekend, airlifting a massive crocodile suspected of eating a local resident.The operation followed last month’s disappearance of a 59-year-old businessman from Gauteng, South African Police Service (SAPS) said. Local media…

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California drivers could soon get a Disneyland license plate — but you’ll have to wait

California is one step closer to allowing local Disney fans to turn their vehicles into rolling tributes to Mickey, Minnie and Co. State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced Tuesday a new public-private partnership to create a Disneyland-themed specialized license plate that would raise funds for children’s hospitals across the state. The plate is being developed in collaboration with Disneyland Resort, the California Children’s Hospital Association and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority. It still needs final DMV approval and must reach a minimum of 7,500 preorders before production can begin. Fans interested in being among the first to get one can…

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LA Unified’s soft handling of pervert teachers probed by feds

The Los Angeles Unified School District is under investigation by the federal government for its soft handling of teachers accused of sexually abusing kids. The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday launched a probe into LAUSD over rules that allegedly shield predatory teachers — keeping them in classrooms or quietly…