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Pastor convicted for preaching John 3:16 near hospital files appeal, warns of free speech precedent

May 31, 2026

Pastor convicted for preaching John 3:16 near hospital files appeal, warns of free speech precedent

A 78-year-old retired pastor appealed his conviction for preaching a Bible sermon near a Northern Ireland hospital abortion services buffer zone.

Some Black New Yorkers demand cash payments as only 'true' form of justice

May 30, 2026

Some Black New Yorkers demand cash payments as only 'true' form of justice

New York State's reparations commission heard demands for $800,000 per Black American at a public hearing as officials work toward issuing compensation.

'This is not the New York City I knew': Jews, Muslims and Christians unite at anti-Mamdani rally

May 29, 2026

'This is not the New York City I knew': Jews, Muslims and Christians unite at anti-Mamdani rally

Hundreds rallied near Gracie Mansion to protest Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of failing to confront rising antisemitism in New York City.

Chicago Mayor Johnson hopes to enlist pope in reparations fight after he apologized for 'scourge of slavery'

May 29, 2026

Chicago Mayor Johnson hopes to enlist pope in reparations fight after he apologized for 'scourge of slavery'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to ask Pope Leo XIV to use his pulpit to support reparations as part of his Repair Chicago initiative addressing historical harms.

Disney accuses Trump's FCC of attempting to 'suppress speech' with license renewal investigation

May 29, 2026

Disney accuses Trump's FCC of attempting to 'suppress speech' with license renewal investigation

Disney and ABC called the FCC's early license renewal order "unconstitutional," claiming it was designed to suppress speech and stifle local broadcasters.

Karen Bass announces major new Hollywood endorsement ahead of Los Angeles mayoral race

May 29, 2026

Karen Bass announces major new Hollywood endorsement ahead of Los Angeles mayoral race

Actor and activist Jane Fonda endorsed Mayor Karen Bass ahead of the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral race as the June 2 primary election day draws closer.

Comedian Conan O'Brien fires back at Trump administration during Harvard commencement speech

May 28, 2026

Comedian Conan O'Brien fires back at Trump administration during Harvard commencement speech

Comedian Conan O'Brien mocked President Donald Trump and his administration in a commencement speech at Harvard University, drawing cheers from the audience.

Boston mayor's office facing backlash for promoting ‘Trans Period Pride’ event for ‘trans menstruators'

May 28, 2026

Boston mayor's office facing backlash for promoting ‘Trans Period Pride’ event for ‘trans menstruators'

Mayor Michelle Wu's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement faced online backlash after promoting a Trans Period Pride event at the Boston Public Library.

Unprepared college students forced to relearn 'middle school mathematics,' California professors reveal

May 28, 2026

Unprepared college students forced to relearn 'middle school mathematics,' California professors reveal

Over 500 UC professors signed a letter demanding the university reinstate SAT/ACT mathematics requirements for incoming students, citing failing standards.

Massachusetts town cancels July 4 celebration citing lack of 'adequate public safety staffing'

May 28, 2026

Massachusetts town cancels July 4 celebration citing lack of 'adequate public safety staffing'

Rutland, Massachusetts announced that it will cancel its annual 4th of July celebration citing inadequate public safety staffing for police, fire and EMS personnel.