The Harrisonburg City School District in Virginia settled a lawsuit with teachers who challenged the requirement to use students' preferred pronouns without parental consent. The school board granted religious accommodations to the teachers, allowing them to refer to students according to their beliefs. The district reaffirmed the importance of respecting all students and employees with dignity and inclusivity. The Alliance Defending Freedom, representing the teachers, celebrated the resolution as a victory for religious freedom in...

An Alabama woman accused Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13, but inconsistencies in her story have been noted, such as her father not recalling picking her up after the alleged assault. Jay-Z denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit frivolous, while the woman's attorney stands by her claims and is vetting them further. The woman, now 38, shared her story with NBC News, stating she hopes to empower others to come forward...

Former Syrian military official Samir Ousman Sheikh was charged by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles with multiple counts of torture allegedly committed at a prison he oversaw. Sheikh, arrested in July and initially indicted on immigration fraud charges, now faces three counts of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture for his involvement in brutalizing political dissidents at the Damascus Central Prison. The indictment accuses Sheikh of personally carrying out violent...

In his press conference, Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern over the Kids Online Safety Act and shared an anecdote about receiving thousands of profane attacks after questioning why Bluesky users left Elon Musk's platform X. Despite Bluesky's reputation as a liberal "safe space," Kruse faced a barrage of personal attacks for his post, highlighting the platform's seeming focus on progressive purity and censorship of conservative content. Full Article

Boston is embracing soup season with a variety of hot soup options available in the city, ranging from clam chowder at Union Oyster House to chicken noodle soup at New England Soup Factory. Readers recommended a diverse selection of soup spots, including ramen, pho, and lentil soups, with 123 restaurants listed in Greater Boston where you can enjoy a comforting bowl of soup during the cold months. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to end daylight saving time, citing inconvenience and cost to the nation. Lawmakers have previously proposed eliminating the time change, with the Sunshine Protection Act aiming to make daylight saving time permanent. Health experts argue in favor of sticking with standard time permanently, aligning better with the sun and human biology. Full Article