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Free Speech Wins for a Mississippi Preacher

March 25, 2026

A preacher from Mississippi, Gabriel Olivier, was stopped by local police for talking about his faith outside a city amphitheater. The mayor’s rule said only certain areas were allowed for “protests. ” Olivier paid a small fine and got probation, but he still wanted to speak near the venue. He sued

entertainment

Reality TV’s Religious Rollercoaster

March 25, 2026

The internet buzzed over a dramatic scene where a former reality star hurled furniture at her ex‑partner. Yet another headline—about the arrest of a man linked to a famous family—received far less attention. On March 18, police in Arkansas took down Joseph Duggar on child‑molestation charges and lat

politics

Airport Chaos, International Tensions and Voting Rules: What’s Happening Now

March 24, 2026

Hundreds of U. S. immigration agents were sent to fourteen airports this week because many TSA workers have quit or been unpaid, creating long lines for travelers. The agents can only do simple tasks like watching exits and keeping crowds calm, so they won’t solve the deeper staffing problems that h

education

College Gambling Center: A New Focus on Student Risks

March 24, 2026

The University of Mississippi has announced plans to open a research hub dedicated to studying gambling among college students. The center, approved by the university’s board in February, will cost roughly $700, 000 each year and is set to hire staff soon. Researchers say the goal is to investigate

health

Fluoride Bans Could Raise Childhood Cavities, Study Finds

March 24, 2026

A new study warns that removing fluoride from drinking water may increase cavities in children and raise healthcare costs. Researchers predict that if five states discontinue fluoridation, over 132, 000 kids could need dental work in the next three years. The cost to Medicaid alone might climb close

politics

Why Arkansas is fighting over the Ten Commandments in schools

March 24, 2026

In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u

politics

ICE Steps In at Airports as TSA Lines Grow Long

March 23, 2026

The U. S. government has sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to major airports after the federal agency faced a shortage of paid TSA staff. The move came as travelers encountered wait times that sometimes reached three hours, a problem intensified by unpaid workers and a partial shutdo

sports

Lakers’ Bench Star: The Story Behind Jarred Vanderbilt

March 23, 2026

Jarred Vanderbilt joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023 after a trade that brought him from Minnesota. The team saw his potential early and offered a four‑year, $48 million extension in September of the same year. He is known for grabbing rebounds and playing hard on defense, even though his average

politics

When Beliefs Clash With Medical Care

March 23, 2026

A new law in Iowa lets health workers skip treatments they find morally wrong—even if patients depend on them. That’s a problem. Doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals shouldn’t pick and choose which medical care they provide based on personal beliefs. Medicine isn’t about individual comfort; it’s abou

politics

Future CDC Leader: A Mix of Politics and Public Health

March 22, 2026

The U. S. faces a choice for its top public‑health officer as the White House weighs options amid vaccine debates and upcoming elections. One candidate is Ernie Fletcher, a former governor of Kentucky who has experience in state politics and crisis management. Another possibility is Daniel Edn