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March 8

Jonathan Roumie reveals ‘intense’ spiritual toll of filming Christ's crucifixion for ‘The Chosen’

Jonathan Roumie revealed the grueling physical and emotional toll of filming crucifixion scenes for "The Chosen" Season 6, calling it the hardest thing he's ever done.

March 7

Audiobooks surge as travel favorite, helping fuel debate over what 'counts' as reading

Americans are ditching traditional books for audiobooks, with daily listening up 167% since 2016. But does the popular travel pastime count as reading? Experts weigh in.

March 7

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

New York City parents reportedly face a competitive private school application process "bloodbath" after Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in public schools.

March 6

Trump admin hits back at ex-California mayor's call for federal guaranteed income as cities hand out cash

Michael D. Tubbs, founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, advocated for federal cash assistance, but the Trump administration opposes such initiatives as unnecessary handouts.

March 6

Joe Rogan gives sharp retort after guest laments transgender ‘oppression’

Podcaster Joe Rogan and Steve-O of "Jackass" debated about transgender ideology and whether men who identify as women are truly oppressed by society as they describe.

March 6

Far-left podcaster goes on profane anti-ICE, anti-Trump rant after winning GLAAD award

Far-left podcast host Jennifer Welch went on a profanity-laced rant while accepting her GLAAD award on Thursday, slamming President Donald Trump and ICE in the process.

March 6

NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill

New Jersey lawmakers unanimously advanced a "menstrual equity" bill requiring colleges to provide free period products, addressing "period poverty" barriers.

March 6

Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force

Anti-Defamation League demanded Mayor Brandon Johnson adopt Chicago Commission recommendations for Jewish community protection after task force proposal sits on his desk for nearly a month.

March 6

Mayors for a Guaranteed Income push to solve affordability crisis with no-strings attached cash assistance

Michael D. Tubbs, president of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, reported more than 60 bills implementing cash-based policies have been proposed in 15 states.

March 5

Carville doubles down on urging Ilhan Omar to leave the Democratic Party after she blasted White males

Veteran strategist James Carville suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar leave the Democratic Party and join the Democratic Socialists after criticizing her attacks on White males as electorally destructive.