January 7, 2026 Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed a 630-page report documenting state complicity in post-Civil War lynchings, recommending $100K reparations.
January 7, 2026 Trump admin cuts red tape as Iowa joins effort to return education to states Education Secretary Linda McMahon approved Iowa's federal education waiver, allowing the state to redirect nearly $8 million from compliance costs to classrooms.
January 7, 2026 Conan O'Brien says 'F Trump' comics have been co-opted by anger, 'just screaming' Comedian Conan O'Brien criticized people who focused more on attacking President Donald Trump than pushing comedy in an interview for the Oxford Union.
January 7, 2026 Riley Gaines says new podcast was part of God’s plan: ‘He prepares those who he calls’ Riley Gaines is grateful to find herself in a position to host a 91±¬ÁÏ podcast as the platform continues to emerge as an effective way to reach the younger generation.
January 7, 2026 He fled the ‘Hunger Games’ of Cuba only to watch free Americans cheer communism Cuban influencers Yoel and Mari Diaz celebrate reported Maduro capture, sharing hope for Venezuelan people and those who've lived under socialist regimes.
January 6, 2026 Trump-friendly comedians warn GOP will lose midterms if president keeps failing promises of MAGA agenda Podcasters Dave Smith and Theo Von argue President Donald Trump has failed to enact 'America first' agenda, citing Iran bombing and Epstein files handling.
January 6, 2026 Chicago Catholic university offers courses on running cannabis dispensaries DePaul University in Chicago offers cannabis dispensary management courses as marijuana businesses boom, with dispensaries growing across the country.
January 6, 2026 ‘Not even in my most optimistic fantasies’: Venezuelan refugee who fled persecution praises Maduro's capture Political refugee who fled Venezuela shares emotional reaction to Nicolás Maduro's capture, calling it victory for freedom and American security.
January 5, 2026 Knoxville Symphony sued for allegedly rejecting White male clarinet player over anti-DEI stance James Zimmermann sued the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, claiming they refused to hire him due to his opposition to DEI policies after winning a blind audition.
January 5, 2026 Nearly half of UC Berkeley student accommodations are for 'emotional' disabilities UC Berkeley data shows over 40% of disability accommodations go to students with psychological conditions, as accommodations, such as extra testing time, increase at four-year universities, according to recent reporting.