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June 15, 2026

Counter-UFC ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ event mocked as ‘cringe’ after viral backlash

Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro and Julia Roberts criticized Trump at a New York City concert held to counter the White House UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday.

June 15, 2026

Stanford University graduates protest Google CEO speech, triggering walkout of hundreds of students

Around 200 Stanford University students walked out of their commencement ceremony in protest of Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his company's Israeli ties.

June 15, 2026

Coalition warns 80% of kids have been exposed to porn, backs age-verification bill

Nearly 80% of children ages 12 to 17 have been exposed to explicit material, prompting 24 conservative groups to back the SAFE for Kids Act.

June 15, 2026

North Carolina student wins $95K after school accused her of vandalizing spirit rock with Charlie Kirk tribute

A North Carolina student reached a $95,000 settlement after her school allegedly retaliated for painting a Bible verse and patriotic message on a rock.

June 13, 2026

Orthodox Jew asks Supreme Court to hear case after city allegedly targeted his home prayer group

An Orthodox Jewish homeowner asked the Supreme Court to hear his case after he says Ohio city officials targeted him for planning to host a home prayer gathering.

June 13, 2026

83-year-old woman sues Honolulu after website error turned into $590K nightmare

An 83-year-old Honolulu woman sued the city after being fined $590,000 over a rental listing website glitch while she was hospitalized for injuries.

June 13, 2026

California guaranteed income advocacy group recommends permanent policy funded by 'dedicated local taxes'

The Economic Security Project, which helped launch over 100 guaranteed income pilots nationwide, wants California to fund a permanent program using taxpayer dollars.

June 13, 2026

Socialist-run California city takes on Chevron while residents worry about long-term consequences

Richmond's democratic socialist leaders have long targeted Chevron, but residents worry pushing the oil giant too far could cost jobs and revenue.

June 12, 2026

'The View' dismisses more young men turning to religion as part of 'manosphere'

"The View" co-hosts dismissed a Gallup poll showing young men turning to religion, with Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines linking the trend to the "manosphere."

June 12, 2026

California board of regents to review SAT/ACT testing ban after 1,400 professors warn of ‘severe’ math gaps

UC President James B. Milliken announced a data-driven review of admissions testing after faculty warned they are being forced to re-teach middle school math to students.