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In a surprising and controversial turn of events, leaders from the Kansas Satanic Grotto are preparing to hold a “Black Mass” in the Kansas State Capitol, igniting a heated debate around freedom of speech and religious expression. This incident has drawn the ire of Catholic Archbishop Joseph Naumann, who claims that this event represents a direct attack on Catholic beliefs and values. Archbishop Naumann has taken legal action against the Satanic Grotto’s leaders, Travis Roberts and Michael Stewart, arguing that they obtained consecrated communion wafers and wine through theft and deception. In his lawsuit filed in Leavenworth District Court, Naumann…

A couple from West Virginia has been sentenced to significant prison time for the mistreatment of their adopted children. Donald Lantz, 62, received a sentence of 160 years for charges including forced labor, human trafficking, and child abuse. His wife, 63-year-old Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, was sentenced to 215 years after being found guilty of the same crimes, along with violating her children’s civil rights. In January, the couple was convicted of mistreatment after it was revealed that they had adopted five children in 2018. They relocated to Kanawha County in May 2023, where they faced serious allegations of abuse. The…

Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota is reviving his efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, a move he has been discussing with former President Trump’s administration. Rounds intends to reintroduce his bill following Trump’s recent executive order aimed at abolishing the department. In a statement, Rounds emphasized the need to eliminate what he described as the ineffective federal education bureaucracy, stating, “The federal Bureaucracy of Education has never educated a single student. It’s time to shut it down.” He believes that decisions regarding education should be returned to state and local authorities, although he assures that essential programs like…

A federal judge recently put a stop on activities by a team from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is closely associated with billionaire Elon Musk. The judge criticized their efforts at the Social Security Administration (SSA) as being akin to a “fishing expedition,” largely unfounded and overly broad in scope. U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander emphasized that while investigating fraud within the SSA is important, the methods employed by DOGE raised serious legal and privacy concerns. She mandated the team to remove any personally identifiable information that they had acquired. According to Judge Hollander, DOGE’s approach lacked substantial…

Cyndi Lauper, the iconic Grammy-winning singer, is ready to have more fun as she extends her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.” The additional North American dates will take place from July 15 to August 20. The tour, which began last year, has already seen Lauper perform across the United States, Canada, and Europe. It marks a significant return to headlining arenas for her, as it has been many years since her last major tour experience in the mid-’80s with the True Colors World Tour. Lauper’s upcoming shows will feature outdoor amphitheaters, allowing fans to enjoy her performances beneath…

A federal judge in Los Angeles has decided that Mariah Carey did not copy her famous holiday song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwriters. Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani ruled in favor of Carey and co-writer Walter Afanasieff by granting summary judgment, which means they won without the case going to a full trial. The controversy began when songwriters Andy Stone, known as Vince Vance, and Troy Powers, filed a $20 million lawsuit. They claimed that Carey’s popular 1994 song borrowed heavily from their 1989 country song of the same name. Stone and Powers argued that their…

As the NFL free agency period rolls on and the draft approaches, analysts are buzzing about the latest developments impacting various teams. Among the most discussed teams are the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and more. The Minnesota Vikings have found themselves at the center of rumors, particularly concerning their quarterback situation. There has been speculation about the team considering signing veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. This move could redefine the Vikings’ offense and potentially set them up for a strong playoff run. Additionally, there are discussions about J.J. McCarthy, a rising quarterback, and what his injury could mean…

American distillers are sounding the alarm about potential economic repercussions stemming from retaliatory tariffs that could hit the U.S. beverage industry hard. The impending tariffs from the European Union (EU) come in response to the recent move by President Donald Trump, who has proposed a significant increase of 25% on all steel and aluminum imports. Originally, the EU planned to implement a range of countermeasures worth approximately $28 billion, which include a staggering 50% tariff on American whiskey. These tariffs were set to roll out starting April 1 but have now been postponed until mid-April. This delay aims to allow…

In Tampa, Florida, over 800 women gathered at Raymond James Stadium for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first “She is Football Weekend” event. This special gathering featured inspiring talks from Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, NFL executive Dasha Smith, and other prominent female leaders from various fields. Attendees enjoyed a day filled with workshops, breakout sessions, and a live podcast recording with NFL reporters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, along with a special interview with All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs. This two-day event reflects the Buccaneers’ commitment to enhancing opportunities for women in football. It showcased female leaders in the community,…

The recent developments regarding transgender athletes in women’s sports have ignited a significant debate, particularly in light of the actions taken by the Trump administration. The administration has decided to pause $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania due to its policy of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports. This move has garnered praise from several female athletes who believe that such policies undermine fair competition. Three former swimmers from the University of Pennsylvania, Grace Estabrook, Margot Kaczorowski, and Ellen Holmquist, have publicly voiced their support for the funding pause. In a joint statement, they…