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Minnesota Democrats push bill to cut state aid to cities that fly the original state flag

April 30, 2026

Minnesota Democrats push bill to cut state aid to cities that fly the original state flag

A new Minnesota bill could penalize cities from flying the original state flag by reducing state aid, as several communities reject the redesigned banner.

'Are you effing kidding me?': California residents react to street being renamed after Charlie Kirk

April 29, 2026

'Are you effing kidding me?': California residents react to street being renamed after Charlie Kirk

Westminster, California, renamed a street after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking protests from liberal residents near City Hall.

White developer sues Baltimore mayor, city council claiming he was fired because of his race

April 29, 2026

White developer sues Baltimore mayor, city council claiming he was fired because of his race

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott faced a racial discrimination lawsuit on Monday after a White city developer alleges he was fired at the mayor's behest over his race.

Tiffany Henyard was reportedly living in Georgia while still serving as Dolton mayor, collecting pay

April 29, 2026

Tiffany Henyard was reportedly living in Georgia while still serving as Dolton mayor, collecting pay

Former Dolton "super mayor" Tiffany Henyard reportedly began living in Georgia while still serving as the mayor in Illinois after losing her election in 2025.

Judge orders Washington school district to loosen limits on off-campus Bible club for public school students

April 29, 2026

Judge orders Washington school district to loosen limits on off-campus Bible club for public school students

A federal judge ordered Everett Public Schools to ease restrictions on LifeWise Academy after the group alleged First Amendment discrimination.

Illinois Democratic governor bucks teachers' unions in support for statewide classroom phone ban

April 29, 2026

Illinois Democratic governor bucks teachers' unions in support for statewide classroom phone ban

Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., clashed with the Illinois Federation of Teachers over a statewide bill to ban cellphones in classrooms during instructional hours.

'Jeopardy!' champion Jamie Ding hopes winning streak shows immigrants 'in a positive light'

April 29, 2026

'Jeopardy!' champion Jamie Ding hopes winning streak shows immigrants 'in a positive light'

"Jeopardy!" champion Jamie Ding, who lost to Greg Shahade after 31 wins, told People magazine he hopes his streak puts immigrants in a positive light.

Riley Gaines says motherhood inspired her new children's book celebrating American exceptionalism

April 29, 2026

Riley Gaines says motherhood inspired her new children's book celebrating American exceptionalism

Riley Gaines' new board book celebrates America's 250th anniversary by teaching young children about American exceptionalism and how to count.

Alex Cooper pushes back on TikTok dating rules with graphic first-date advice on 'Call Her Daddy'

April 28, 2026

Alex Cooper pushes back on TikTok dating rules with graphic first-date advice on 'Call Her Daddy'

"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper sparks buzz with provocative dating advice, rejecting popular TikTok rules against kissing on first dates.

Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies'

April 28, 2026

Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies'

Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse lamented a global birth rate crisis on "60 Minutes," saying richer societies have largely stopped having sex and making babies.