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Girl Scouts denies teaching religion amid scrutiny of Muslim faith awards, mosque visits

August 26, 2026

Girl Scouts denies teaching religion amid scrutiny of Muslim faith awards, mosque visits

The Girls Scouts of the USA says independent faith groups run optional Islamic programs after reports alleged mosque-based troops taught prayer and hijab lessons.

Massachusetts high court blocks city from displaying Catholic saint statues honoring first responders

August 26, 2026

Massachusetts high court blocks city from displaying Catholic saint statues honoring first responders

The Becket Fund vowed to fight after Massachusetts' highest court blocked Quincy from installing St. Michael and St. Florian statues at city hall.

Can your smartphone detect gunfire? Chicago startup puts new technology to the test

August 26, 2026

Can your smartphone detect gunfire? Chicago startup puts new technology to the test

SplitSec CEO Sri Deivasigamani says the app's AI model runs entirely on users' phones with no continuous recording, addressing privacy concerns.

Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'

August 26, 2026

Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'

Kathy Kite says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.

California school district sued over field trip to mosque where students allegedly donned Muslim garb

August 25, 2026

California school district sued over field trip to mosque where students allegedly donned Muslim garb

Multi-faith parents sued Palo Alto High School claiming students were given hijabs and Qurans during a mosque field trip last year without parental consent.

Utah library confirms LGBTQ 'Pride' book for its 'smallest patrons' is kept easily accessible

August 25, 2026

Utah library confirms LGBTQ 'Pride' book for its 'smallest patrons' is kept easily accessible

The Provo City Library confirmed to Fox News Digital it includes "Pride is Love" and other LGBTQ board books in its collection, saying they are shelved among 2,500 titles.

Female Virginia officer sues police department after allegedly sharing locker room with biological male

August 25, 2026

Female Virginia officer sues police department after allegedly sharing locker room with biological male

Former Norfolk police officer Meghan Grabow sued her police department earlier this month after sharing a women's changing room with a biological male in 2024.

Charles Barkley declares WNBA is 'for women only' after ongoing transgender athlete debate

August 25, 2026

Charles Barkley declares WNBA is 'for women only' after ongoing transgender athlete debate

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley declared the WNBA is "for women only" and criticized Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert for not addressing the issue earlier.

'National Treasure' director predicts upcoming third film won't be able to 'ignore' politics

August 24, 2026

'National Treasure' director predicts upcoming third film won't be able to 'ignore' politics

Director Jon Turteltaub said political polarization delayed "National Treasure 3" and explained the finished script will have to address modern politics.

Trump inauguration pastor says Dearborn Christians 'afraid' to speak out in Muslim-majority city

August 24, 2026

Trump inauguration pastor says Dearborn Christians 'afraid' to speak out in Muslim-majority city

Lorenzo Sewell says Christians in Dearborn, Michigan, privately told him they are afraid to express their faith, accusing city officials of upholding Sharia law.