Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court

Ethan Dietz, a sophomore basketball player at Connors State College in Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday due to a head injury sustained during a game on Saturday in Texas. The college confirmed the incident and stated that several games have been canceled following his death.

A frustrated American has taken legal action against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) due to issues with lost, delayed, or mishandled mail, highlighting the challenges individuals face when attempting to sue the postal service. This case underscores the difficulties in holding USPS accountable for service failures, as it is generally protected from such lawsuits.

Former President Donald Trump's push to redraw congressional maps mid-decade is facing resistance from local officials across both parties, complicating his efforts to secure Republican-friendly districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Despite initial success in Texas, where five additional red districts were drawn, the backlash has prompted California to propose five new Democrat-friendly districts in response.

This Thanksgiving is particularly poignant for families in Texas who are grappling with the aftermath of the devastating floods that occurred on the Fourth of July, with many facing the holiday overshadowed by grief and loss of loved ones.

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating on Texas's emergency appeal to reinstate a congressional map that is perceived to favor the Republican Party. This case is part of a larger wave of redistricting disputes affecting multiple states, including Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, with a decision expected imminently.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into a weightlifting competition where transgender athlete Jammie Booker initially secured a victory before being disqualified. The event has raised significant attention due to the participation of a trans athlete in a women's category.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, invoking a new state law. This decision has sparked significant controversy, particularly as CAIR is the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the U.S.

The Department of Justice has expressed support for Texas in its Supreme Court battle regarding a congressional map drawn by the state's Republican-led legislature, asserting that the map does not constitute an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This backing comes amid ongoing legal scrutiny over the map's implications for minority voters.