A racial classification and political category.
Since mid-May 2026, Republican-led Southern legislatures have been moving to redraw U.S. House maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act. Federal judges in Alabama have blocked a new map, South Carolina lawmakers have stalled a Trump-backed redistricting push, and Tennessee and Louisiana have enacted plans that would dilute Black-majority districts.
Pew research shows 52% of different-sex couples with minor children have both parents working full time, driven by college-educated mothers. The trend has risen over decades and is reshaping household economics, with broad implications for child well-being and family dynamics.
Cracker Barrel has named David Deno as its new CEO, effective Aug. 10, replacing Julie Masino who is leaving in August. Masino will stay through October to aid the transition. The changes follow a year of controversy over a logo update and rebrand that sparked widespread criticism and a high-profile backlash, including public commentary from President Trump. The stock has faced pressure amid declining sales and traffic.