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Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Culture
Cubs player defends attending Charlie Kirk’s funeral 

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw defended his decision to miss a crucial game in the playoff race to attend the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Shaw… Read More

September 24, 2025
Government
Texas governor signs bathroom bill into law 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Monday a measure banning government entities from allowing transgender-identifying people to use public bathrooms and other private facilities that don’t match their… Read More

September 24, 2025
Culture
J.K. Rowling speaks out against assisted suicide after physician husband helped change her mind

(The Heartlander) — Author J.K. Rowling has announced she no longer supports the legalization of assisted suicide, citing concerns about the risks of coercion and the message such laws… Read More

September 23, 2025
Government
Trump admin ending $22 million in research using aborted baby parts

The Trump administration is moving to end federal research funding that uses tissue from aborted babies, halting $22 million in grants. The National Institutes of Health has reportedly… Read More

September 23, 2025
Culture
Hockey star Brad Marchand re-signs with Florida Panthers, citing no income tax 

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand said tax policy factored into his decision to sign a six-year contract worth $31.5 million with the team this past offseason. “If… Read More

September 22, 2025