April 19 Barack and Michelle Obama's film production company reportedly leaving Netflix to go independent The Obamas' film production company Higher Ground is reportedly moving away from Netflix to become independent when its current deal expires later this year.
April 19 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.
April 18 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.
April 18 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.
April 17 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.
April 17 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.
April 17 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.
April 16 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.
April 16 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.
April 16 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.