Culture Trends - Page 41

January 7

Tennessee professor fired over Charlie Kirk post reinstated, reportedly receives large financial settlement

Tennessee professor Darren Michael has been reinstated and reportedly received a $500,000 settlement from Austin Peay after being fired over his Charlie Kirk social media post.

January 7

Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study

The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed a 630-page report documenting state complicity in post-Civil War lynchings, recommending $100K reparations.

January 7

Trump admin cuts red tape as Iowa joins effort to return education to states

Education Secretary Linda McMahon approved Iowa's federal education waiver, allowing the state to redirect nearly $8 million from compliance costs to classrooms.

January 7

Conan O'Brien says 'F Trump' comics have been co-opted by anger, 'just screaming'

Comedian Conan O'Brien criticized people who focused more on attacking President Donald Trump than pushing comedy in an interview for the Oxford Union.

January 7

Riley Gaines says new podcast was part of God’s plan: ‘He prepares those who he calls’

Riley Gaines is grateful to find herself in a position to host a Fox News podcast as the platform continues to emerge as an effective way to reach the younger generation.

January 7

He fled the ‘Hunger Games’ of Cuba only to watch free Americans cheer communism

Cuban influencers Yoel and Mari Diaz celebrate reported Maduro capture, sharing hope for Venezuelan people and those who've lived under socialist regimes.

January 6

Trump-friendly comedians warn GOP will lose midterms if president keeps failing promises of MAGA agenda

Podcasters Dave Smith and Theo Von argue President Donald Trump has failed to enact 'America first' agenda, citing Iran bombing and Epstein files handling.

January 6

Chicago Catholic university offers courses on running cannabis dispensaries

DePaul University in Chicago offers cannabis dispensary management courses as marijuana businesses boom, with dispensaries growing across the country.

January 6

‘Not even in my most optimistic fantasies’: Venezuelan refugee who fled persecution praises Maduro's capture

Political refugee who fled Venezuela shares emotional reaction to Nicolás Maduro's capture, calling it victory for freedom and American security.

January 5

Knoxville Symphony sued for allegedly rejecting White male clarinet player over anti-DEI stance

James Zimmermann sued the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, claiming they refused to hire him due to his opposition to DEI policies after winning a blind audition.