Today in History: November 9, Holocaust begins with looting of Jewish stores, homes

On This Day in History: November 9, The Holocaust Commences with the Looting of Jewish Stores and Homes Today is Sunday, November 9, 2025, the 313th day of the year with 52 days remaining. In 1938, Kristallnacht, a violent Nazi pogrom against Jews in Germany and Austria, occurred. In 1906, Theodore Roosevelt became the first … Read more

Texas’ redrawn US House map that boosts GOP begins a key court test

Key court test begins for Texas’ newly redrawn US House map favoring GOP A federal panel of judges is considering if Texas can use a new congressional map that boosts Republicans, sparking a redistricting battle for the 2026 midterm elections. The map, redrawn this summer, prompted a lawsuit from civil rights groups and minority voters … Read more

Today in History: September 26, Biosphere 2 stay begins in Arizona

On This Day in History: September 26, Biosphere 2 Experiment Commences in Arizona Friday, September 26, 2025 marks the 269th day of the year with 96 days remaining. Key events in history on this day include the beginning and end of an experiment in Biosphere 2 in 1991 and 1993, respectively, British troops occupying Philadelphia … Read more