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Media February 10

Notre Dame student calls professor appointment a 'betrayal' over pro-abortion stance at Catholic university

Notre Dame students express alarm over university's appointment of abortion-supporting professor to lead Asian studies center at Catholic institution.

Media February 9

Texas Democrat blasted for telling Latino, Black, Asian people to unite against 'oppressor,' 'take over’ US

Texas state Rep. Gene Wu faced condemnation from fellow politicians over a resurfaced podcast clip showing him telling Latino, Black, Asian communities to "take over" the country.

Media February 9

Bad Bunny wipes Instagram account after mixed Super Bowl performance reactions

Latin pop singer Bad Bunny deleted all of his Instagram posts hours after his Super Bowl LX halftime show performance faced mixed reactions Sunday night.

Media February 9

Comedian Bill Maher regrets rift with Jimmy Kimmel, worries they may never speak again

Bill Maher revealed on Monday that his friendship with Jimmy Kimmel is in jeopardy and said they "may never speak again" after a disagreement over political comments.

Media February 9

Arizona Mexican restaurant offering free meals to ICE agents sparks online reaction

A Trump-backing Arizona restaurant owner offers free meals to ICE agents, faces fierce online backlash and boycott threats over immigration enforcement support policy.

Media February 9

Left-wing influencer spreads false claim about boy at Bad Bunny halftime show

Left-wing influencer Ed Krassenstein falsely claimed that child actor Lincoln Fox Ramadan, who was featured in Bad Bunny's halftime show performance, was 5-year-old Liam Ramos.

Media February 9

'We cannot endorse:' Why the nation’s plastic surgeons are pulling back on youth gender surgery

American Society of Plastic Surgeons issues new statement recommending delay of youth gender surgeries until age 19, citing limited evidence.

Media February 8

Viral ‘He Gets Us’ Jesus ads sidestep politics in Super Bowl 2026 after backlash

The viral "He Gets Us" Jesus ads return to Super Bowl 2026 with new message that steers clear of cultural fights and focuses on finding fulfillment beyond materialism.

Culture Trends February 8

Something has shifted in the NFL, and it’s not about the game

NFL veteran Benjamin Watson says athletes are now "freer" to share their faith publicly, marking a significant cultural shift from the sidelines.

Culture Trends February 7

'Masters of the Universe' reboot director says villain Skeletor is the 'embodiment of toxic masculinity'

"Masters of the Universe" director Travis Knight described Skeletor as the "embodiment of toxic masculinity" in the upcoming 2026 film starring Jared Leto as the classic He-Man villain.

Media February 7

San Francisco sued over reparations fund, accused of unlawful use of taxpayer money

Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Andrew Quinio and residents have sued San Francisco over a reparations fund, alleging it is unlawfully using taxpayer money.