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Student loan rule would penalize graduates who enter ministry, Christian college leaders say

May 11, 2026

Student loan rule would penalize graduates who enter ministry, Christian college leaders say

Christian college leaders say new federal student loan rules pose an "existential threat" to religious higher education and could worsen clergy shortages.

New York joins federal school choice initiative despite traditional Democrat opposition

May 11, 2026

New York joins federal school choice initiative despite traditional Democrat opposition

In a surprise move, Gov. Hochul opts New York into the $1,700 federal tax credit program, ending a long-standing Democratic freeze on school choice.

Retired pastor, 78, convicted and fined for preaching Bible verse near Northern Ireland hospital

May 11, 2026

Retired pastor, 78, convicted and fined for preaching Bible verse near Northern Ireland hospital

A 78-year-old retired pastor was convicted for preaching near a Northern Ireland hospital, raising concerns about free speech and religious freedom.

Pete Davidson sparks backlash after explicit joke about slain Charlie Kirk during Netflix roast

May 11, 2026

Pete Davidson sparks backlash after explicit joke about slain Charlie Kirk during Netflix roast

Comedian Pete Davidson is facing widespread criticism after an explicit rant targeting the late Charlie Kirk during Netflix's roast of Kevin Hart on Sunday.

How a Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, who reportedly called from the Vatican to adjust number

May 10, 2026

How a Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, who reportedly called from the Vatican to adjust number

A Chicago bank teller hung up on Pope Leo when he called from the Vatican to update his account, according to his longtime friend's story.

New York City's declining public school enrollment projected to lose over 150K more as population declines

May 9, 2026

New York City's declining public school enrollment projected to lose over 150K more as population declines

NYC public school enrollment is projected to drop to 721,251 by 2034-35, with Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx facing the largest declines among all five boroughs.

Is ‘trauma shorthand for Blackness’ in college admissions? Report sparks debate

May 9, 2026

Is ‘trauma shorthand for Blackness’ in college admissions? Report sparks debate

Former admissions officer said colleges look for keywords like first-gen and low-income to identify Black students following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

Barack Obama, Larry David partner for new HBO historically based sketch comedy series

May 9, 2026

Barack Obama, Larry David partner for new HBO historically based sketch comedy series

Barack Obama and Larry David previewed their upcoming HBO Max series celebrating America's 250th anniversary with historically based comedy sketches.

Colbert reacts to 'Lord of the Rings' fans outraged over his involvement in upcoming film

May 8, 2026

Colbert reacts to 'Lord of the Rings' fans outraged over his involvement in upcoming film

Stephen Colbert shrugged off criticism from "Lord of the Rings" fans upset about his involvement in co-writing an upcoming installment of the franchise.

AOC called out for claim that billionaires 'can't earn' their wealth as she doubles down on remarks

May 8, 2026

AOC called out for claim that billionaires 'can't earn' their wealth as she doubles down on remarks

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced widespread criticism after claiming on a podcast that an individual "can't earn a billion dollars" legitimately.