Why the voting rights ruling could hurt Democrats in the South

In today’s issue: A Supreme Court decision further gutting the Voting Rights Act (VRA) could spell trouble for Democrats’ congressional representation in the South. The court’s 6-3 decision Wednesday directly attacks the existing congressional map for Louisiana, which filed the lawsuit in protest of requiring the state to draw a second black-majority congressional district… Source…

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Eli Lilly (LLY) earnings Q1 2026

David Ricks, chief executive officer of Eli Lilly & Co., at the Semafor World Economy Summit during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, April 17, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images Eli Lilly on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that blew past…

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Inside the booming, gray-market world of injectable peptidesĀ 

Injectable peptides are very popular with many health-conscious Americans, thanks in part to the promotion of the nation’s top health official. But enthusiasm may outstrip regulatory controls and the public’s understanding of what these products actually are. Peptides, which are combinations of amino acids, are easy to purchase. The store’s shelves are lined… Source link

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Powell plans to stay

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell reveals post-chair plans As Warsh draws to a close, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he plans to remain at the central bank as governor after his term as chair ends next month “for quite some…

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Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, ECB and BOE decisions, Iran

Hannelore Foerster | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened sharply lower on Thursday as investors digest the latest reports on the Iran war and monitor a raft of corporate earnings and central bank decisions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was trading 0.4% lower by 8:40 a.m. in London (3:40 a.m. E.T.). Regional bourses…

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