Daniel DiDonato, 18, drafted new state senate districts at home on free software – and a judge picked his map ahead of professionals’ efforts to remedy voting rights violationsEarlier this month, after years of litigation, a federal judge in Alabama ordered a new state senate map. In a surprising decision, the map she chose wasn’t one drafted by a court-appointed special master and his expert cartographer, but rather one that had been submitted by an anonymous member of the public, known only by their initials, “DD”.The decision stunned “DD” – an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Alabama named Daniel DiDonato – who learned his map had been selected as he was preparing to leave for his 9.30am introduction to political science class. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/30/alabama-teenager-election-map-voting-rights">Continue reading...</a>

قام دانيال ديدوناتو، طالب يبلغ من العمر 18 عامًا في جامعة ألاباما، بإنشاء خريطة جديدة لمجلس الشيوخ بالولاية باستخدام برامج مجانية، والتي اختارها قاضٍ فدرالي في ألاباما بشكل غير متوقع، متفوقةً على البدائل المهنية لمعالجة انتهاكات حقوق التصويت. تمثل هذه القرار لحظة مهمة في التقاضي المستمر حول دوائر ألاباما الانتخابية.

Daniel DiDonato, un estudiante de 18 años de la Universidad de Alabama, creó un nuevo mapa del senado estatal utilizando software gratuito, que fue elegido inesperadamente por un juez federal en Alabama, superando alternativas profesionales para abordar las violaciones de derechos de voto. Esta decisión marca un momento significativo en el litigio en curso sobre los distritos electorales de Alabama.

Daniel DiDonato, un étudiant de 18 ans à l'Université de l'Alabama, a créé une nouvelle carte du sénat de l'État à l'aide de logiciels gratuits, qui a été choisie de manière inattendue par un juge fédéral en Alabama, surpassant des alternatives professionnelles pour remédier aux violations des droits de vote. Cette décision marque un moment significatif dans le litige en cours concernant les districts électoraux de l'Alabama.

Daniel DiDonato, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Alabama, created a new state senate map using free software, which was unexpectedly chosen by a federal judge in Alabama over professional alternatives to address voting rights violations. This decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing litigation surrounding Alabama's voting districts.

A teenager redrew the Alabama voting map – and it’s now state law

<ul><li>Buckeyes dominate Michigan to stay perfect at 12-0</li><li>Horton stars as Alabama book SEC title shot v Georgia</li><li>Texas Tech, BYU secure championship-game berths</li></ul>Isaiah Horton caught three touchdown passes from Ty Simpson to help No10 Alabama survive blowing a 17-point lead to escape with a 27-20 win over rival and host Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Saturday night.The Crimson Tide (10-2, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) not only clinched a spot in the SEC championship game v Georgia next Saturday with the dramatic victory, but they also likely locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/30/college-football-roundup-alabama-auburn-ohio-state-michigan">Continue reading...</a>

حقق فريق ألاباما فوزًا ضيقًا على فريق أوبورن بنتيجة 27-20 في مباراة آيرون باول، حيث سجل إيزايا هورتون ثلاث تمريرات لمسات من تاي سيمبسون، مما ضمن له مكانًا في مباراة بطولة SEC ضد جورجيا. عززت هذه النتيجة سجل ألاباما إلى 10-2، مما عزز موقعهم في سباق التصفيات لكرة القدم الجامعية.

Alabama derrotó por poco a Auburn 27-20 en el Iron Bowl, con Isaiah Horton atrapando tres pases de touchdown de Ty Simpson, asegurando un lugar en el campeonato de la SEC contra Georgia. Esta victoria mejoró el récord de Alabama a 10-2, consolidando su posición en la carrera por los playoffs de fútbol universitario.

L'Alabama a remporté une victoire étroite de 27-20 contre Auburn lors de l'Iron Bowl, avec Isaiah Horton attrapant trois passes de touchdown de Ty Simpson, sécurisant ainsi une place dans le championnat SEC contre la Géorgie. Cette victoire a amélioré le bilan de l'Alabama à 10-2, renforçant leur position dans la course aux playoffs de football universitaire.

Alabama narrowly defeated Auburn 27-20 in the Iron Bowl, with Isaiah Horton catching three touchdown passes from Ty Simpson, securing a spot in the SEC championship game against Georgia. This victory improved Alabama's record to 10-2, solidifying their position in the College Football Playoff race.

College football roundup: Alabama edge Auburn; Ohio State end skid against Michigan

Robert Sullivan’s self-imposed removal comes after accusations he provided financial support in exchange for arrangement which included sexA longtime Roman Catholic priest in Alabama has voluntarily left the clergy after a woman <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/13/alabama-priest-robert-sullivan">alleged</a> to his superiors that he provided her financial support in exchange for “private companionship” including sex beginning when she was 17.Robert Sullivan’s self-imposed removal from the priesthood – known as laicization – was announced Wednesday, the day before the US holiday of Thanksgiving, in <a href="https://files.ecatholic.com/23758/documents/2025/11/2025-11-26%20Memo%20w%20Statement%20Title.pdf?t=1764169962000">a public statement</a> from Birmingham, Alabama, by Bishop Steven Raica. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/28/robert-sullivan-alabama-catholic-priest">Continue reading...</a>

روبرت سوليفان، كاهن كاثوليكي روماني في ألاباما، ترك الطائفة طواعية بعد أن زعمت امرأة أنه قدم لها دعماً مالياً مقابل رفقة خاصة تضمنت الجنس بدأت عندما كانت في السابعة عشرة من عمرها. تم الإعلان عن إزالته الذاتية، المعروفة باسم إلغاء الكهنوت، من قبل الأسقف ستيفن رايكا في بيان عام قبل يوم الشكر.

Robert Sullivan, un sacerdote católico romano en Alabama, ha dejado voluntariamente el clero tras las acusaciones de una mujer que afirmó que él le proporcionó apoyo financiero a cambio de compañía sexual que comenzó cuando ella tenía 17 años. Su remoción autoimpuesta, conocida como laicización, fue anunciada por el obispo Steven Raica en una declaración pública justo antes del Día de Acción de Gracias.

Robert Sullivan, un prêtre catholique romain en Alabama, a volontairement quitté le clergé suite à des allégations d'une femme qui a affirmé qu'il lui avait fourni un soutien financier en échange d'une compagnie sexuelle, commençant lorsqu'elle avait 17 ans. Son retrait auto-imposé, connu sous le nom de laïcisation, a été annoncé par l'évêque Steven Raica dans une déclaration publique juste avant Thanksgiving.

Robert Sullivan, a Roman Catholic priest in Alabama, has voluntarily left the clergy following allegations from a woman who claimed he provided her financial support in exchange for sexual companionship that began when she was 17. His self-imposed removal, known as laicization, was announced by Bishop Steven Raica in a public statement just before Thanksgiving.

A teenager redrew the Alabama voting map – and it’s now state law

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