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Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs and says the public can draw its own conclusions

"The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

The court ruled 4-3 that the state’s Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when it placed the constitutional amendment on the ballot to authorize mid-decade redistricting. Voters narrowly approved the amendment on April 21, but the court’s ruling renders the vote’s result meaningless." [AP]

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had won voter approval.

This week's movie reviews: Scenes from a marriage or two: “Affection” and “Midwinter Break” on the challenges of long-term relationships. Link in comments.

Pictured in photos: (top) Jessica Rothe stars as Ellie in the sci-fi/horror film "Affection," written and directed by BT Meza and Gerry (Ciarán Hinds) and Stella (Lesley Manville) star in “Midwinter Break” now available on Peacock streaming.

Preview: The Bard’s wife and a slew of hits propel a jaunty voyage of self-discovery in Broadway musical smash hit, “& Juliet,” which runs at the Altria Theater from May 12-17.

Pictured: Crystal Kellogg (center, foreground) plays Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare’s wife, who unleashes a musical adventure by challenging the need for Juliet’s death. Photos by Evan Zimmerman

This week's Stuff to Do (raindance version): “India’s Great Mughals” at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Courtney Barnett at The National, Music in the Park Concert Series - Forest Hill Park RVA returns with Los Hermanos Alacranes, Mother’s Day events, Richmond Volunteer Market at Gallery5, Sun of Goldfinger at Révéler Experiences, Goth Prom, "& Juliet," the hit Broadway musical at Altria Theater, Willow Lawn’s Art and Makers Market, Church Hill Spring Fest and Market, Richmond Hot Air Balloon Fest, Rest Fest and more. Link in comments.