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Texas parents flood school choice program, far exceeding the initial 90,000 student capacity

March 22, 2026

Texas parents flood school choice program, far exceeding the initial 90,000 student capacity

Texas school choice applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts surpassed 241,000, far exceeding the 90,000 spots funded by the program's initial $1 billion investment.

Massachusetts mayor wants nation to see positive impact of cash handouts as city tackles poverty

March 21, 2026

Massachusetts mayor wants nation to see positive impact of cash handouts as city tackles poverty

Uplift Salem gave 100 residents $500 monthly for one year, backed by $685,000 in private funds. Mayor Pangallo claims a Salem State University study shows broad benefits.

Oscars 'didn't care' enough about ICE, Iran politics, Hollywood Reporter laments

March 21, 2026

Oscars 'didn't care' enough about ICE, Iran politics, Hollywood Reporter laments

Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik accused celebrities of not caring enough to bring up more political issues during the Academy Awards Sunday night.

University leader admits schools are 'not a political party' in warning to elite campuses

March 21, 2026

University leader admits schools are 'not a political party' in warning to elite campuses

Vanderbilt chancellor warns elite universities risk failure by prioritizing political activism over education mission amid Trump administration scrutiny.

'Love Story' executive producer says show struggled to cast JFK Jr due to lack of 'old school masculinity'

March 21, 2026

'Love Story' executive producer says show struggled to cast JFK Jr due to lack of 'old school masculinity'

FX's "Love Story" creators struggled to find actors with old-school masculinity to portray John F. Kennedy Jr., to the point a producer said it nearly shut down the show.

Director of new Colleen Hoover film draws line on on-set drama

March 21, 2026

Director of new Colleen Hoover film draws line on on-set drama

“Reminders of Him" director Vanessa Caswill says she prioritizes a supportive, drama-free set after the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni fallout overshadowed another Colleen Hoover film.

John Lithgow says he considered quitting 'Harry Potter' series over JK Rowling transgender backlash: report

March 20, 2026

John Lithgow says he considered quitting 'Harry Potter' series over JK Rowling transgender backlash: report

John Lithgow reportedly considered quitting the HBO "Harry Potter" series over J.K. Rowling's transgender views but ultimately decided to stay as Dumbledore.

Pittsburgh Public Schools moves to remote learning ahead of NFL Draft

March 20, 2026

Pittsburgh Public Schools moves to remote learning ahead of NFL Draft

Pittsburgh Public Schools announced that it would be shifting to remote learning out of concerns for "transportation challenges" during the 2026 NFL Draft.

California to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse scandal

March 19, 2026

California to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse scandal

California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced plans to rename Cesar Chavez Day Farmworkers Day after allegations against the labor activist.

Country star Zac Brown warns ‘poverty of spirit’ and lack of struggle are ruining American kids

March 19, 2026

Country star Zac Brown warns ‘poverty of spirit’ and lack of struggle are ruining American kids

Country music star Zac Brown reflected on his tough childhood in an interview with Rolling Stone while warning of youth entitlement in America.