A California school district has announced that menstrual products will now be available in restrooms for students in grades 3 through 12, including at least one boys' restroom per school. This expansion follows the state’s updated "Menstrual Equality for All Act," which previously applied only to grades 6-12 but now includes younger students.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to amend the nation's constitution in response to the U.S. government's designation of six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The proposed reforms aim to safeguard Mexico's sovereignty by prohibiting foreign military actions within its borders without explicit government consent.
Georgia’s House Education Committee has approved the Riley Gaines Act, a bill that would ban males from competing in women's sports and replace the word "gender" with "sex" in state law. The bill now moves to the full House for a vote.
A federal judge has paused the public corruption trial of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, declining to immediately dismiss the charges despite the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) request. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho appointed former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement to present arguments opposing the DOJ's motion, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the case's public significance.
Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, Hinge, and Match.com, has faced criticism for prioritizing leftist political activism over user safety. The company attempted to influence elections by mobilizing young left-leaning singles for Kamala Harris while promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives instead of addressing sexual predators on its platforms.
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) has imposed a $1.42 million fine on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for failing to provide personal data on conservative journalist Allan Dos Santos. STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes levied the fine after the platform refused to comply with a court order demanding user information as part of an investigation into alleged “anti-democratic digital militias.”
A recent study by the conservative Yankee Institute reports that Connecticut has allocated $1.3 billion in taxpayer funds to support approximately 225,000 illegal migrants residing in the state. This expenditure equates to nearly $340 for each of the state's 3.68 million residents. The funds cover services such as medical care, education, in-state tuition, incarceration, and welfare benefits.
Hooters of America is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy within the next two months due to declining foot traffic and financial strain. The company is collaborating with law firm Ropes & Gray and turnaround consultants Accordion Partners to restructure its operations and address its debt burden. Several creditors have also sought advice from investment bank Houlihan Lokey. While no final decision has been made, a Chapter 11 filing could occur soon.
Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed the files relating to Jeffrey Epstein are sitting on her desk alongside those for the Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations.
