WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Wednesday mandating elementary and middle schools obtain explicit approval from parents before implementing changes to their children’s pronouns or making other sex-based accommodations. In a 217 to 198 vote, the lower chamber passed the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, which conditions federal funds to elementary and middle schools on compliance with the policy. House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) introduced the measure in response to parents’ concerns that they weren’t being briefed on their children’s efforts to change their gender. “For years, concerned parents have felt ignored as education…
The EU seems to be acting upon its promises to tighten border control. Fewer migrants are entering the EU than a few years ago, while repatriation orders are on the rise. This is according to newly released Eurostat data, which reflects what appears to be a medium-term trend, rather than a temporary turn. Since 2022, the number of new migrants entering the EU has consistently decreased, from 5.4 million to 4.5 million in 2024 (-24%). In 2025, the number of asylum seekers granted protection status also shrank, reaching 361,000, the lowest level since 2019. EU says it will have the…
The Westchester grandmother who plunged into an open manhole in Midtown died of scald burns and an assortment of other horrendous injuries, the city’s medical examiner found Wednesday. The shocking death of Donike Gocaj, 56, was ruled an accident by the examiner, officials revealed. Gocaj fell into an uncovered manhole after parking her SUV along East 52nd Street near Fifth Avenue at around 11:20 p.m. on Monday. She suffered burns that included inhalational thermal injuries from breathing in hot air or steam, the examiner found. She also died from blunt force trauma to her torso, according to the ME’s office.…
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Burger lovers are already salivating over what’s shaping up to be the most over-the-top In-N-Out Burger ever. New photos show the massive Vegas project is coming together quickly ahead of its highly anticipated opening — that could be as soon as this summer. Fresh construction shots shared Tuesday on Instagram gave fans a close-up look at the future “world’s largest” In-N-Out rising above the Las Vegas Strip inside the flashy new BLVD retail complex. The gigantic fast-food destination is expected to span 8,000 square feet and will reportedly feature a 2,500-square-foot dining terrace atop a shopping mall overlooking the Strip,…
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The next addition to your skincare routine might already be in your fridge. A small new study suggests that a sweet, healthy snack with just 62 calories per serving could offer powerful protection against sun damage, helping strengthen the skin’s natural defenses at the genetic level. The perks — which appeared in just two weeks — may not stop there. Researchers say it’s “nearly certain” that its effects could extend to other organs throughout the body. For the study, scientists at Western New England University (WNEU) recruited 29 volunteers and put them on a strict two-week diet designed to eliminate…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration on Tuesday accused Hamas of using activist and Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks to support a Gaza-bound flotilla and sanctioned several organizers tied to the effort.The sanctions package, announced by the Treasury and State departments, also targeted activists associated with Samidoun, an anti-Israel activist network that U.S. officials describe as a front for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), along with operatives tied to Muslim Brotherhood networks aligned with Hamas.The U.S. has designated the PFLP as a foreign terrorist organization. And governments including the United Arab Emirates and…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lost the Republican U.S. House primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to President Donald Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein on Tuesday, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declared that the future of the GOP had been “destroyed.””I am proud and thankful to have served in the U.S. House of Representatives with my friend Thomas Massie, a giant among weak pathetic men. Releasing the Epstein files was our demise. But it was worth every single bit because now everyone knows the truth. You are ruled by the Epstein class that…
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Brooklyn is getting a taste of the luxury summer brand activations typically reserved for the Hamptons or South of France. Sephora Summer Club is launching its first-ever poolside activation, which runs from Friday, May 22, to Labor Day, Sept. 7, blending beauty, hospitality and wellness into an immersive seasonal experience. In partnership with The William Vale in Brooklyn and Isla Bella Beach Resort in the Florida Keys, the activation provides guests with an immersive resort-style atmosphere integrated with Sephora’s signature black-and-white stripes and seamlessly blending luxury hospitality and on-demand beauty discovery. While enjoying custom drinks like a “Sephora Spritz,” the…
