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Fans call foul on MLB after league warns players over Bible verses on Pride caps

June 19, 2026

Fans call foul on MLB after league warns players over Bible verses on Pride caps

MLB faces mounting backlash after threatening to discipline San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their caps during Pride Night.

Minneapolis City Council hears arguments in favor of legalizing adult bathhouses for LGBTQ community

June 18, 2026

Minneapolis City Council hears arguments in favor of legalizing adult bathhouses for LGBTQ community

Minneapolis City Council heard widespread support for repealing its 1988 adult bathhouse ban during its second public hearing on the ordinance Wednesday.

Pennsylvania medical school hit with civil rights complaint over allegedly discriminatory scholarships

June 18, 2026

Pennsylvania medical school hit with civil rights complaint over allegedly discriminatory scholarships

Equal Protection Project filed civil rights complaint alleging Thomas Jefferson University medical school scholarships discriminate by race.

Joe Rogan claims former presidents threw 'a lot of money' at Spotify removal effort over COVID controversy

June 18, 2026

Joe Rogan claims former presidents threw 'a lot of money' at Spotify removal effort over COVID controversy

Joe Rogan claimed former presidents contacted Spotify trying to get his podcast removed over alleged COVID-19 vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.

Pride flags spark controversy after being displayed with veterans' tribute banners in Long Island town

June 18, 2026

Pride flags spark controversy after being displayed with veterans' tribute banners in Long Island town

Pride flags were removed from above Hometown Heroes veterans banners in Northport, Long Island, after the American Legion raised concerns about placement.

Steep decline for minority and female leads in film, UCLA Hollywood diversity report finds

June 18, 2026

Steep decline for minority and female leads in film, UCLA Hollywood diversity report finds

UCLA's annual Hollywood Diversity Report revealed BIPOC and female representation in lead roles dropped below proportion levels compared to previous years.

Former prosecutor Adam Levy sends warning for Knicks parade safety after NYC chaos

June 18, 2026

Former prosecutor Adam Levy sends warning for Knicks parade safety after NYC chaos

As New York preps for Knicks championship parade, Adam Levy says officials should focus on those responsible for postgame violence and vandalism.

Downtown Seattle lost 30,000 jobs, billions in office value since 2020 payroll tax: new report finds

June 17, 2026

Downtown Seattle lost 30,000 jobs, billions in office value since 2020 payroll tax: new report finds

Downtown Seattle lost 30,000 jobs and $10 billion in office value since the JumpStart Payroll Expense tax began in 2020 compared to its neighbor city Bellevue.

Trump admin wants to stop Illinois city's reparations effort for 'simply handing out money based on race'

June 17, 2026

Trump admin wants to stop Illinois city's reparations effort for 'simply handing out money based on race'

DOJ Civil Rights Division contends Evanston's reparations program violates the Equal Protection Clause by distributing $25,000 housing grants based solely on race.

Only 27 percent of Democrats will display American flag on July 4: Poll

June 17, 2026

Only 27 percent of Democrats will display American flag on July 4: Poll

A new poll reveals sharp partisan divides on patriotism, American flag displays and July 4 celebrations as America prepares for its 250th birthday.