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Sen Lankford accuses Pornhub of 'preying on children' in blistering letter

August 7, 2026

Sen Lankford accuses Pornhub of 'preying on children' in blistering letter

Sen. James Lankford accuses Pornhub of "preying on children" in a letter responding to the site's campaign against state age verification laws.

Cambridge University professor resigns after major plagiarism accusations prompt investigation

August 7, 2026

Cambridge University professor resigns after major plagiarism accusations prompt investigation

Sociology professor Jason Arday resigned on Wednesday after triggering a Cambridge University investigation following several plagiarism accusations.

Justice Department threatens investigation into university professors' BIPOC-only geology camp

August 7, 2026

Justice Department threatens investigation into university professors' BIPOC-only geology camp

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon threatened a probe after a video showed Central Washington University faculty promoting a race-restricted event.

New York nuns' challenge to assisted suicide law is about protecting freedom, lawyer says

August 6, 2026

New York nuns' challenge to assisted suicide law is about protecting freedom, lawyer says

Catholic nuns challenge New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act, arguing the law forces religious healthcare providers to counsel patients on assisted suicide.

Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

August 6, 2026

Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

Brittany Boltinhouse lost her Miss North Carolina USA crown weeks before the national pageant over conduct the organization says violated its standards.

‘The Shack’ author expects more Christian criticism with sequel, but will take it in stride

August 6, 2026

‘The Shack’ author expects more Christian criticism with sequel, but will take it in stride

William P. Young suggets his sequel "Return to the Shack" will again draw pushback from Christians who hold what he calls a fear-based religion.

Francesca Hong remarks Thanksgiving is her 'favorite holiday,' answers she does not 'want to cancel it'

August 5, 2026

Francesca Hong remarks Thanksgiving is her 'favorite holiday,' answers she does not 'want to cancel it'

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong remarked that Thanksgiving is her "favorite holiday" despite a deleted 2020 post urging America to "cancel" it.

Brewery behind Trump, McConnell death promotions now unveils 'Antifa Octoberfist' beer

August 5, 2026

Brewery behind Trump, McConnell death promotions now unveils 'Antifa Octoberfist' beer

Minocqua Brewing Company released its "Antifa Octoberfist" beer after Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for a Senate nomination.

Mamdani's property tax dubbed 'dangerous' and 'a little weird' by comedians after list was published

August 4, 2026

Mamdani's property tax dubbed 'dangerous' and 'a little weird' by comedians after list was published

Dana Carvey and David Spade called the published New York City property database "dangerous" in light of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax.

Wisconsin brewery that promised free beer when Trump dies now plans 'half-price beer day' when McConnell dies

August 4, 2026

Wisconsin brewery that promised free beer when Trump dies now plans 'half-price beer day' when McConnell dies

Minocqua Brewing Company announced half-price beer when Sen. Mitch McConnell dies, blaming the Kentucky Republican for half of America's problems.