Media February 5 Winter Olympics makes history with first openly transgender skier competing in women's division Transgender athlete and Swedish skier Elis Lundholm will compete in the women's freestyle division despite identifying as a man at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Media February 5 Schools that let students leave class to protest ICE have failing academic records High schools across the U.S. staged immigration protests despite failing test scores, like Roosevelt High School in Chicago showing 7% math proficiency.
Media February 4 Reporter attempts to confront Billie Eilish at gated LA mansion over 'stolen land' comments: 'Let us in!' British reporter Ben Leo attempted to confront Billie Eilish at her LA home after her Grammys speech in which she said "no one is illegal on stolen land" and criticized ICE policies.
Media February 4 Speaker Johnson uses Bible to justify secured borders after being asked about Pope’s rhetoric on migrants Mike Johnson argues biblical passages support border security and immigration enforcement, saying Scripture gives civil authorities a mandate to maintain law and order in society.
Media February 4 Pope Leo plans to 'continue Pope Francis' mission' of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics, Fr James Martin says Fr. James Martin appeared on "The Late Show" Tuesday, where he told host Stephen Colbert that Pope Leo intends to "continue Pope Francis' mission" of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics.
Media February 4 California school board member 'personally offended' when speaker says 'homeless' instead of 'unhoused' Pajaro Valley Unified Board Vice President Joy Flynn confronted staff over using "homeless" terminology, demanding they say "unhoused" instead during a presentation.
Media February 4 'They bully silence': Elementary teacher takes on state union over parental rights ballot measure Washington teacher Travis Reep criticized state union leaders, saying "activists" drive the opposition to parental rights ballot measures aimed to restore parent-school communication.
Politics February 4 Burt Jones campaign rolls out 'Girl Dads for Burt’ coalition aiming to preserve fairness in girls’ sports Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is launching a "Girl Dads for Burt" coalition on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, advocating for fairness in female athletics.
Media February 3 ‘Away from all the muck’: Melinda French Gates says ex-husband must answer for Epstein file allegations Melinda French Gates distanced herself from her ex-husband, saying she is glad to be distant from him amid the latest release of the Epstein files.
Media February 3 Native American tribe responds to Billie Eilish's 'stolen land' Grammy comments Singer Billie Eilish's Grammy Awards comments Sunday night sparked a response from the Tongva tribe after she declared "no one is illegal on stolen land."
Media February 3 Major medical organization urges delaying youth gender surgeries Leading plastic surgery group released a position statement opposing gender transition surgeries for minors under 19, citing "insufficient evidence" for favorable outcomes.