Topics covered include South Carolina voting map, Live Nation lawsuit, NCAA settlement, hurricane forecast, Memorial Day travel, fair competition in ticket prices, college athlete compensation deal, severe hurricane season predictions, food retailers lowering prices, and record travel numbers for Memorial Day weekend.
The Supreme Court ruled South Carolina's voting map was political, not racial gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and setting a challenging precedent for gerrymander challenges.
The US Justice Department's lawsuit against Live Nation aims to address market dominance, rising ticket prices, fan frustrations, and potential impacts on the concert industry.
Deep dives
Supreme Court ruling on South Carolina voting map
The Supreme Court's conservative majority reversed a finding that South Carolina's voting map was a racial gerrymander, benefiting Republicans. The court determined the map was based on politics, not race, which helps Republicans in maintaining control of the House. This ruling sets a precedent that makes it harder for voters nationwide to challenge gerrymandered maps.
US government lawsuit against Ticketmaster's parent company
The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, citing market dominance leading to rising ticket prices and confusing fees. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the need for fair competition to benefit fans and artists. The lawsuit aims to address fan frustrations, particularly highlighted by Ticketmaster's mishandling of ticket sales. A potential breakup of Live Nation could significantly impact the concert industry and consumer experiences.