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Chicago Public Schools declare May 1 a 'day of civic action' for students

April 19, 2026

Chicago Public Schools declare May 1 a 'day of civic action' for students

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union designated May 1 as a day of civic action to help students join civic engagement events outside campus.

Noah Wyle faces woke fandom meltdown over patient safety in 'The Pitt' finale

April 18, 2026

Noah Wyle faces woke fandom meltdown over patient safety in 'The Pitt' finale

HBO's "The Pitt" Season 2 finale divides fans over a storyline some viewers call ableist, while others defend the show's medical realism on social media.

Nearly 500 public figures from politics to Hollywood will read Bible cover to cover to mark America's 250th

April 18, 2026

Nearly 500 public figures from politics to Hollywood will read Bible cover to cover to mark America's 250th

The America Reads the Bible event gathers 495+ Christian leaders, politicians and celebrities in Washington, D.C., to read Scripture aloud to mark America's 250th anniversary.

Maryland high school employee arrested on accusations of filming female students in dressing room

April 17, 2026

Maryland high school employee arrested on accusations of filming female students in dressing room

A Maryland high school employee was arrested and charged with sex abuse of a minor after allegedly filming students in a girls changing room at school.

Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women

April 17, 2026

Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women

Reese Witherspoon urged women to learn how to use AI, warning that their jobs are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence than men's.

Florida officials warned to avoid reparations-style effort as state gears up to restrict DEI even further

April 17, 2026

Florida officials warned to avoid reparations-style effort as state gears up to restrict DEI even further

Leon County, Florida risked losing $16.8 million in grants by pursuing a historical harms measure, according to county staff warning about anti-DEI law SB1134 compliance.

Miami Catholic Charities loses $11M contract providing care for migrant children under Trump administration

April 16, 2026

Miami Catholic Charities loses $11M contract providing care for migrant children under Trump administration

The Trump administration canceled an $11 million Catholic Charities contract in Miami, citing a drop in illegal immigration and fewer unaccompanied minors.

Boston to give LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, meditation, ‘creative healing’

April 16, 2026

Boston to give LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, meditation, ‘creative healing’

Boston has partnered with a nonprofit to offer LGBTQ+ migrants wellness vouchers for yoga, massages and more as the city reportedly faces a $48.4M deficit.

Pilots accidentally broadcast 'meowing' over Reagan National Airport frequency

April 16, 2026

Pilots accidentally broadcast 'meowing' over Reagan National Airport frequency

Pilots were heard making meow and animal noises over an open air traffic control frequency at Reagan National Airport, drawing concern and amusement.

Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger

April 16, 2026

Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a $15 minimum wage into law, but an economist warns the mandate will force businesses to cut jobs and raise prices.