World
Analysis: Islamic regime keeps grip on country as Trump, Iran prepare to skirmish in New YorkIranian state media said it rallied 300,000 in Tehran even as U.S. voting begins for midterm elections, which it hopes will change the trajectory of the war. The… Read More
Courts
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of Kansas City-area teenA minor suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting of a Raytown High School student Wednesday afternoon. Joshua Lewis, a 16-year-old student athlete, was… Read More
Government
Trump bans CNN, Politico, MS NOW from White House, calling them ‘fake news’President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, “effective immediately.” The ban is “a result of their… Read More
Culture
‘No evidence to support these claims’: New report debunks allegation bans on transgender medicine for minors increase suicidesContrary to threats that minors who are denied transgender medical interventions will commit suicide, a new study found no link between suicide rates and state policies… Read More
Courts
Oregon lets Christian mother adopt without affirming LGBTQ ideology following legal winOregon will let a Christian widow adopt children without forcing her to affirm beliefs about sex and gender that violate her faith. This offers more than a… Read More
Homeschools
New York state, city marks continuing explosion in homeschool growth amid ‘death spiral’ for public educationBoth New York state and the Big Apple are seeing rapid growth in homeschooling, despite a reputation for rigid restrictions against this educational practice. “New York state… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Allison Vazquez reaches each student through targeted small groupsWhen Allison Vazquez discovered that 91% of her fourth graders were below proficiency in key skills required for math, she didn’t just reteach the lesson – she rebuilt the… Read More
Culture
Meryl Streep as Aslan? Narnia fans react to controversial casting choice by Greta GerwigRumors that had swirled for months were confirmed Thursday when it was revealed that Meryl Streep will voice Aslan in Netflix’s new Narnia movie – a decision to cast… Read More
Government
EXCLUSIVE: Trump official says admin wants to unite the world in making permitting decisions through AIUsha Turner, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of International and Tribal Affairs, told Heartlander News that the Trump administration wants to use artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More
Culture
Jewish education advocates launch new school choice coalition in response to Education Freedom Tax CreditAdvocates for Jewish education are creating a coalition to take advantage of President Trump’s new federal school choice program. The Opportunity Fund for Jewish… Read More
Culture
Analysis: California ‘unlivable’? Paramount exit could confirm Hollywood’s slow deathParamount Chief Executive Officer David Ellison has threatened to leave California in an ongoing battle over the state’s antitrust lawsuit against the company. The development comes just… Read More
Culture
Daniel’s bold, humble faith is a model for Christians today, ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ filmmakers sayThe filmmakers behind a major new Bible-based film about Daniel say the story has striking relevance for today’s Christians living in a culture that increasingly rejects biblical values. Read More
Politics
White House celebrates Constitution Day, promising to cherish ‘fundamental values of America’ on the 239th anniversary of signingPresident Donald Trump signed a Constitution Day proclamation reaffirming the nation’s founding principles, while warning that American values face a “threat” from “communists and far-left radicals.”… Read More
Public Education
Multiple Kansas City-area schools at risk of closure amid declining enrollmentSeveral Kansas City-area schools are facing the chopping block as school districts decide how to combat a drop in students. One former elementary school has been sold to the… Read More
Courts
Missouri man confesses to feigned military career, chronic illness to defraud VAA Missouri man has pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Vietnam War veteran to defraud more than $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). James… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Justin Langley blends math, music, theology to awaken students’ wonder for God’s creationA Colorado educator’s unique blend of mathematics, music and theology is earning him national recognition. Justin Langley teaches pre-calculus, statistics, fine arts, apologetics and more at… Read More
Public Education
San Antonio district ponders closing 16 more schools amid strained enrollment, budget shortfallTo address a budget deficit of more than $20 million, one San Antonio district is taking steps toward closing “at least four campuses” or as many as 16 by… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: April Ellis teaches first graders to ‘do hard things,’ learning phonics, math facts, self-controlWhen first grade students in April Ellis’ class say, “My neurons are growing,” she knows they just conquered a challenging concept, and she always responds, “Yes, they are!”… Read More
Politics
Analysis: Democrats, Trump clash on AI policy, highlighting failure of progressive electric economyDemocrats have seized on uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) to attack the Trump administration and potentially create a policy fracture among Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. Read More
Government
Senate urged to protect military chaplains from punishment over their beliefsA religious freedom group wants the U.S. Senate to protect military chaplains from punishment for following their faith. The Religious Freedom Institute called on… Read More