Culture
Watch: Best actress winner Jessie Buckley praises motherhood in emotional Oscar speechBest actress winner Jessie Buckley exalted “the chaos of a mother’s heart” in her Oscar speech Sunday. Buckley, who won the Academy Award for portraying Agnes, Shakespeare’s wife, in the movie Hamnet,… Read More
Government
New York’s socialist budget crisis goes nationalWith an unalloyed socialist as the new Democrat Party boss, New York City is facing a budget crisis that could serve as the canary-in-the-coal mine for big-spending, big-taxing liberal domains. Read More
World
Trade dominates as US upends China’s strategic network in IranOutside of the effects the U.S. war with Iran will have in the Middle East, several analysts say the conflict may carry significant geopolitical consequences for China – eventually. For now, however, China has adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Read More
Government
Florida bill to diminish power of teachers’ unions over employeesThe Florida Legislature is sending a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis to close a legal loophole that unions use to retain power over employees. SB 1296 passed the Florida House… Read More
Government
Nebraska group working on ballot question to put trans athlete ban in state constitutionA coalition of conservative Nebraska leaders has launched a ballot initiative petition aimed at prohibiting biological males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports at public schools and colleges. The group “Fairness for Girls” says it wants… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina district supplies all school buses with overdose response kitsDrug overdose response kits will be available in every school bus in a North Carolina district as part of an emergency preparedness initiative, according to a recent report. “We are extremely thankful for Nash County’s support… Read More
Politics
‘This is a contrast election’: Speaker Johnson talks GOP game plan for midterms, keeps plays close to chestHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says the November election will give Americans a choice between “common sense and crazy,” hinting at a midterm strategy that House Republicans are hammering out at… Read More
Government
Trump says Iran conflict is ‘going to be ended soon,’ threatens further military action if oil supply is squeezedPresident Donald Trump said he expects the conflict in Iran will be “ended soon” at a press conference Monday but warned of further military action if oil supplies are disrupted. … Read More
Politics
Watch: Trump’s 2nd-term approval among Republicans higher than Bush, ObamaPresident Donald Trump’s approval rating among Republicans is higher than George W. Bush’s or Barack Obama’s at the same point in their second terms. Republican approval of Trump stands at… Read More
Government
DC’s National Children’s Museum to relocate as FBI moves inThe National Children’s Museum in D.C. is looking for a new home to accommodate FBI staffers in its current location, the Washington Business Journal reported Wednesday. General Services Administration (GSA)… Read More
World
Ayatollah’s death isn’t enough for Iran’s persecuted Christians, ministry leader saysAn Iranian-born Christian leader is urging believers around the world to pray for her native country, saying the death of Ayatollah Khamenei alone will not bring freedom to the nation’s… Read More
Government
Proposed ‘Baby Olivia’ laws would teach public school students about fetal developmentSeveral red states are considering “Baby Olivia” laws, which would require public schools to show scientifically accurate videos of fetal development to students. According to Utah’s HB 315, for example, during human development instruction… Read More
Public Education
‘A problem no one can seem to solve’: Summing up the public-school math education crisisDespite getting good grades in the 2024-25 academic year, Ebony Coleman’s daughter knew she needed help in math. “When my daughter was in eighth grade, she told me she was probably going to drop… Read More
World
Spain court OKs assisted suicide for 25-year-old woman paralyzed from previous suicide attemptA court in Spain has cleared the way for a 25-year-old woman who became paralyzed after attempting suicide to end her life through assisted suicide. The Barcelona woman, identified in reports as Noelia, attempted suicide… Read More
Government
‘Colossal expansion of US energy’: Trump touts major tech company agreementSeveral major tech companies and President Donald Trump signed a pledge Wednesday to protect ratepayers from energy guzzling data centers as his administration embraces artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The Trump administration has championed AI… Read More
Government
American sub sinks Iranian warship; Hegseth vows US is ‘just getting started’ as conflict intensifies“America is winning” was Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s message on Wednesday about military operations in Iran, in a conflict he said is “accelerating, not decelerating.” “We are just getting started,”… Read More
Public Education
Portland schools report ‘mid-year operating gap’ on top of $50 million deficit for next yearIn yet another financial blow to Oregon’s largest district, Portland Public Schools has admitted a “mid-year operating gap” in addition to its $50 million budget shortfall for next year. Read More
Culture
Atlanta Hawks’ promotion of local strip club questioned by veteran NBA playerA veteran NBA player is speaking out against a controversial partnership between the Atlanta Hawks and a local strip club, saying it undermines the league’s values and – more significantly – objectifies women. Center… Read More
Public Education
Baltimore’s schools battle 20% dropout rate, more than twice the state averageMore than 20% of Baltimore students are leaving high school before graduating, a new report discovered. “The Maryland State Department of Education says Baltimore City Public Schools has a 20.8% dropout rate,… Read More
Courts
Texas man charged after slipping girlfriend abortion pills to kill unborn childA Texas man was arrested and charged last week after authorities said he slipped abortion-inducing medication to his girlfriend to end her pregnancy without her consent. Detectives with the Montgomery… Read More