A heated election season hangs over the Supreme Court’s new term: From the Politics Desk

In her dissent in United States v. Skmetti, Justice Sotomayor argues that transgender individuals face discrimination and lack political power to advocate for their rights, contrasting their situation with that of other marginalized groups. She emphasizes that laws reflecting irrational prejudice against transgender persons must be struck down, regardless of whether they are classified as a suspect class. Need More Context? 🔎

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have finalized their partnership, retaining U.S. Steel's name and headquarters in Pittsburgh while committing to over $11 billion in investments by 2028, creating 100,000 jobs in the U.S. A National Security Agreement ensures U.S. governance of the company, including board members being U.S. citizens, while allowing U.S. Steel to operate independently. Need More Context? 🔎

Authorities are searching for Travis Decker, an Army veteran accused of murdering his three daughters—Paityn, 9; Evelyn, 8; and Olivia, 5—after they were found dead near a Washington campground. Decker is wanted for three counts each of first-degree murder and kidnapping, and a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest. Need More Context? 🔎

An actor, Derek Dixon, has filed a lawsuit against Tyler Perry, alleging sexual harassment and unwanted advances, seeking $260 million in punitive damages. The suit details incidents of groping and coercion, claiming Perry used career opportunities to manipulate Dixon while attempting to cover up the alleged assault with offers to develop a show. Need More Context? 🔎

US film and TV mogul Tyler Perry is facing a $260 million lawsuit from actor Derek Dixon, who accuses him of sexual assault and harassment during their work on Perry's shows, The Oval and Ruthless. Perry's attorney has dismissed the allegations as a "scam," asserting that Dixon's claims are fabricated and aimed at financial gain. Need More Context? 🔎

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, revealed that his team has received lucrative offers from Meta, including $100 million signing bonuses, as Meta aims to enhance its AI capabilities. Despite this aggressive recruitment strategy, Altman believes his top talent remains committed to OpenAI due to its mission and culture, which he considers superior to Meta's innovation efforts. Need More Context? 🔎