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Trump admin pulls $120K in grants for research on LGBTQ cartoonists, ‘multiethnic’ studies, report says

March 10, 2026

Trump admin pulls $120K in grants for research on LGBTQ cartoonists, ‘multiethnic’ studies, report says

The Trump administration reportedly pulled $120,000 in NEH grants for LGBTQ comics research and multiethnic studies, sparking controversy over academic freedom.

Conan O'Brien knew late-night shows were in trouble after viral 'Hot Ones' appearance

March 9, 2026

Conan O'Brien knew late-night shows were in trouble after viral 'Hot Ones' appearance

Conan O'Brien said in a new interview that he realized late-night TV was in serious trouble after his viral "Hot Ones" appearance got 15 million views.

Maher confronts liberal guest, after he blamed the HBO host of humanizing Trump

March 9, 2026

Maher confronts liberal guest, after he blamed the HBO host of humanizing Trump

Sam Harris challenged Bill Maher over his dinner with President Donald Trump, arguing it helped normalize the president while Maher defends pragmatism.

California professor calls to abolish identities like 'gay' and 'lesbian' since they 'harm trans people'

March 9, 2026

California professor calls to abolish identities like 'gay' and 'lesbian' since they 'harm trans people'

Gender professor Brandon Robinson suggested that sexual identities like "gay" or "lesbian" can reinforce gender stereotypes and harm transgender people.

Jonathan Roumie reveals ‘intense’ spiritual toll of filming Christ's crucifixion for ‘The Chosen’

March 8, 2026

Jonathan Roumie reveals ‘intense’ spiritual toll of filming Christ's crucifixion for ‘The Chosen’

Jonathan Roumie revealed the grueling physical and emotional toll of filming crucifixion scenes for "The Chosen" Season 6, calling it the hardest thing he's ever done.

Audiobooks surge as travel favorite, helping fuel debate over what 'counts' as reading

March 7, 2026

Audiobooks surge as travel favorite, helping fuel debate over what 'counts' as reading

Americans are ditching traditional books for audiobooks, with daily listening up 167% since 2016. But does the popular travel pastime count as reading? Experts weigh in.

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

March 7, 2026

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

New York City parents reportedly face a competitive private school application process "bloodbath" after Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in public schools.

Trump admin hits back at ex-California mayor's call for federal guaranteed income as cities hand out cash

March 6, 2026

Trump admin hits back at ex-California mayor's call for federal guaranteed income as cities hand out cash

Michael D. Tubbs, founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, advocated for federal cash assistance, but the Trump administration opposes such initiatives as unnecessary handouts.

Joe Rogan gives sharp retort after guest laments transgender ‘oppression’

March 6, 2026

Joe Rogan gives sharp retort after guest laments transgender ‘oppression’

Podcaster Joe Rogan and Steve-O of "Jackass" debated about transgender ideology and whether men who identify as women are truly oppressed by society as they describe.

Far-left podcaster goes on profane anti-ICE, anti-Trump rant after winning GLAAD award

March 6, 2026

Far-left podcaster goes on profane anti-ICE, anti-Trump rant after winning GLAAD award

Far-left podcast host Jennifer Welch went on a profanity-laced rant while accepting her GLAAD award on Thursday, slamming President Donald Trump and ICE in the process.