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- 1Judge rules FEMA cannot tie security grants to election changesβFEMA canβt condition security grants on election changes, judge says
A federal judge has ruled that FEMA cannot condition election security grants on states making changes to their election procedures. The decision limits the agency's ability to use federal funding as leverage over how states run elections. The ruling is drawing attention amid ongoing national debate over election administration and the federal government's role in funding and overseeing election security.
- 2Taylor Swift and Madonna among winners as women dominate MTV VMAs 2026βMTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artists
Taylor Swift and Madonna both took home awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, a ceremony marked by strong wins for female artists. The Guardian's coverage highlights the night as one dominated by women, with the pairing of Swift, one of pop's biggest current stars, and Madonna, a defining figure of the MTV era, drawing particular attention.
- 3Female racers struggle for sponsors after F1 Academy exitβFemale racers struggle for sponsors, track time after leaving F1's women-only series
Female racing drivers are facing funding and career obstacles after finishing their runs in Formula 1's women-only series, with many reporting difficulty securing sponsors and race seats outside the programme. The situation has renewed debate about whether dedicated women's series genuinely help drivers progress or leave them stranded once their time there ends.