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A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked telehealth abortion pills, a move that could reshape abortion access nationwide. The injunction targets mifepristone, a key abortion medication, and it freezes a 2023 FDA policy. That policy let clinicians prescribe the abortion pill through telehealth, and it expanded medication abortion options. Now the telehealth abortion pills pathway
Confession ignites a church crisis A scandal at Calvary Chapel Rockford erupted after Pastor Charlie Heffelfinger admitted to misconduct involving a congregant. The Rockford pastor’s confession centered on kissing a church member and sending sexual texts. Heffelfinger planned a brief, child-appropriate statement during the April 12 service. But the admission hit like a match, so
AI deepfake abuse in schools surfaced in an unexpected place: a Facebook ad. It promised users they could upload anyone and generate a video of them doing anything. The ad paired an ordinary photo with a sexually explicit fake video. Reports of similar ads followed after readers investigated a widely shared “rape academy” story. That
The Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black House district. The decision was announced on Wednesday, intensifying the long fight over fair representation. Justice Elena Kagan called it a now-complete demolition of the landmark law. She warned that the judgment narrows protections by allowing mapmakers to cite politics rather than race.
A sweeping lawsuit by Wes Campbell has landed in federal court and jolted the Christian music industry. The complaint says a coordinated campaign aimed to push Campbell and his affiliated companies out of the Christian concert market. It frames the dispute as a fight over control of tours, promotion, and nonprofit fundraising at events. Campbell
Benny Hinn Ministries now faces garnishment after a court order opened the door to asset seizure. The legal move follows a lawsuit from PrintMailPro, a Texas direct mail company, over unpaid marketing work. PrintMailPro secured summary judgment in January, and the ruling set the stage for collection. The court fight centers on services delivered, but
Trump SSI rule change targets family living arrangements A proposed Trump SSI rule change could cut disability checks for people who live with relatives. The plan would treat a bedroom as financial support and reduce payments, even for households on SNAP. For Shy’tyra Burton, SSI provides a basic income, but it already falls short. And
Federal prosecutors brought an SPLC DOJ indictment after a grand jury action in Montgomery, Alabama. The Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights watchdog, now faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and bank-reporting violations. Investigators from the FBI and IRS drove the case, and the indictment landed on April 21. The Justice Department
On Easter in Alexandria, Alfred Street Baptist Church delivered eviction relief. The church pledged over $1 million in rent debt relief, allowing 338 public housing families to avoid eviction. The pledge came just miles from Washington, D.C., where headlines often dwell on division and dysfunction. Pastor Howard-John Wesley framed the gift as faith in motion,
The All Are Neighbors rally on April 22 filled Baylor University’s Cashion Academic Center. The All Are Neighbors event drew more than 450 registered attendees, including media. Organizers framed the gathering as a celebration of democracy, and it lived up to its national billing as a pro-gay moment. It also served as a counterpoint to
A controversy over a Rededicate 250 invitation erupted after evangelical pastor Mark Driscoll promoted a headline-grabbing role. He said organizers asked him to speak at “Rededicate 250” on the National Mall on May 17. The 12-hour program is billed as a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, and it sits within the Freedom 250
A Latino prayer vigil brought Episcopalians together online on April 21, centering on solidarity with Latino communities and immigrants. The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino Ministries hosted the Spanish-language service, so participants could pray in shared grief and hope. Western Massachusetts Bishop-elect Miguelina Howell co-led the vigil with Latino leaders and Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe.
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