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March 18

MS NOW leans into its liberal identity by rolling back on straight news programs, insiders say

MS NOW staffers say the network is leaning into its liberal identity after announcing an overhaul of its daytime programming and ending straight news shows.

March 18

Business owner says 'we don’t have money' as NYC officials propose minimum wage hike: report

New York City business owners warn $30 minimum wage proposal could force job cuts and restaurant closures as Mayor Zohran Mamdani signals support for the legislation.

March 18

Oscars 2026 viewership drops 9% on ABC, Hulu, marking first decline since 2021

Viewership for the 98th Academy Awards on ABC and Hulu dropped 9% to 17.9 million viewers in the first major decline since 2021, according to Nielsen data.

March 18

Louisiana social worker fights state red tape blocking her from helping special needs kids

A Louisiana social worker claimed state regulations protected existing businesses over community needs and is challenging the healthcare approval process in a court battle.

March 18

Federal probe claims universities are 'legitimizing and amplifying antisemitism'

A federal probe revealed university leaders failed to address antisemitism as the Trump administration required Northwestern University to pay $75 million settlement.

March 17

Cesar Chavez Day canceled by unions after 'troubling' sexual allegations against civil rights leader

Abuse allegations against women and minors prompted United Farm Workers to cancel upcoming birthday celebrations for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

March 17

Hospital broke the law in withdrawing patient's life support over family's objections, court rules

A U.K. family won a legal challenge after a hospital allegedly stopped dialysis for a stroke patient without proper authorization from a specialized court.

March 17

Nick Shirley has viral retort for Gavin Newsom's office after it mocks his investigations

Fraud investigator Nick Shirley went viral after clashing with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office over efforts to expose government fraud.

March 17

Federal judge strikes down Ten Commandments displays in several Arkansas school districts

Federal judge blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law for several school districts, ruling classroom mandate violates church-state separation.

March 17

Joy Reid says US is 'marginally' better than Iran, compares pro-life laws to Islamic regime

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid argued the U.S. is only "marginally better" than Iran, comparing American pro-life laws to Iranian oppression on podcast.