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Published on Sep 24, 2026

Epstein Documents on Tour, Stops in Kansas

By Grace Hills, Kansas News Service A van containing millions of documents is traveling the country to raise awareness of the magnitude of the Epstein files and push for accountability for perpetrators of sexual violence. Dani Bensky wasn’t old enough to …

Source: Kingman Leader-Courier - Kansas - Pending
Published on 08:56 GMT

In Trump’s America, violence against transgender people isn’t going up — it’s going down

David Mastio, a former columnist for USA Today and The Kansas City Star, writes for The Plains Sentinel in Nebraska. The notion that transgender people face soaring levels of violence is so ingrained in the public discourse, it gets little scrutiny even in …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Center-left
Published on Sep 23, 2026

21 University of Kansas students selected for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship class

LAWRENCE — Selected from a record-breaking 76,000 applicants from more than 6,000 campuses worldwide, 21 University of Kansas students were recently chosen for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program that partners with the United …

Source: The University of Kansas - Pending
Published on 02:53 GMT

The Friendship That Changed International Religious Freedom for America and the World

In 1981, two men entered Congress who would over time become the chief architects of modern U.S. religious freedom policy. But the story really begins a few years later. In 1985, Congressmen Frank Wolf (VA-10) and Chris Smith (NJ-4) sealed a lifelong …

Source: Public Discourse - Right-wing
Published on 02:26 GMT

Iowa man sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking three women, drug distribution, and obstruction

Shumpert Targeted Young Homeless Women Battling Drug Addiction Dave Shumpert III, 30, of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa to life in prison after being found guilty by a jury on June 11 of …

Source: Waverly Newspapers - Iowa - Pending
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Reimagining SA’s true heritage somewhere over the rainbow beyond roots, rituals, myths, fairy tales

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore,” Dorothy says when she arrives in the magical land in the 1939 Hollywood film The Wizard of Oz. The scene applies to the term “rainbow nation” for South Africa, which may have served a vital existential …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi; Israel blocks wheelchairs for Gaza’s amputee children; Argentine president threatens ...

Palestinian amputee football players who lost limbs in Israeli attacks gather for a training session on a pitch in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Palestine, on September 9, 2026. Photo by Abdalhkem Abu Riash/Anadolu via Getty Images. Thursday, …

Source: Drop Site - Center-left
Published on Sep 23, 2026

Newsom to sign law banning child marriage

(The Center Square) – California is the next state poised to ban child marriage after human rights groups have been calling on state legislatures to ban the practice. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign AB 1267 before a legislative deadline at the end …

Source: NCW Life Channel - Washington - Pending
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Garcia Returns to Royals, Eyes Healthy 2027 After Injury-Plagued Season

News For the second time this season, Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is back from a stint on the injured list. The Royals announced Tuesday that Garcia has been reinstated to the MLB roster after a left hamstring strain sent him to the …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Away from WNBA, here's where transgender sports participation's future is decided

Sept. 24, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state laws banning transgender girls and women from women's sports do not violate federal Title IX provisions. Following the ruling, 27 states now have laws barring trans girls from …

Source: Marco Eagle - Florida - Neutral
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Edwardsville Paraprofessional Fired After Telling State Rep Trans Rights Are Human Rights

A former paraprofessional at Edwardsville Elementary School says she was fired after telling a visiting state representative that trans rights are human rights, and now she's taking the school district to federal court. Barbara Williams filed a lawsuit …

Source: Hoodline - California - Center-left
Published on Sep 24, 2026

The Sudden AI Panic Has A Lot To Do With The November Midterms

Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via The Daily Signal, We're about 40 days, close to 40 days, out of the midterm, and all of a sudden there's been a melodramatic announcement that artificial intelligence could destroy the human race. I think …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on Sep 24, 2026

UNITARIAN ORGANIZATION’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ON THE MOVE

UNITARIAN ORGANIZATION ACTIVE ON FOUR CONTINENTS: YOUTH AMBASSADORS, DEMOCRACY WORK, BIPOC ADVOCACY & AFRICAN MINISTER TRAINING HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council of Unitarians …

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Published on Sep 16, 2026

JD Vance conjures the devil in false attack on LGBTQ+ charity during Kansas speech

Vice President JD Vance reached for satanic panic Monday while campaigning in Kansas, falsely describing the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence as devil worshipers and mangling the group’s name in the process. Vance appeared at a MAGA Inc.-organized rally at …

Source: The Advocate - California - Left-wing
Published on Sep 23, 2026

Explore 21 South Central law schools in America’s heartland

The South Central region is home to a diverse collection of law schools that combine affordability, hands-on learning and strong career outcomes. From major metropolitan legal markets to state capitals and growing business centers, students gain access to …

Source: The National Jurist - Pending
Published on Sep 22, 2026

The Search for Truth: An Evening with Ambassador Sam Brownback

In a culture where science is increasingly politicized and the pursuit of truth is often resisted when it points toward a Divine force, how can truth still be brought into the public square? Sam Brownback will explore Discovery Institute’s commitment to …

Source: Discovery Institute - Right-wing
Published on Sep 22, 2026

AI & The Same Old Politicized Hysteria

Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, The midterm elections are six weeks away. Suddenly, a debate has erupted over the existential dangers of artificial intelligence. Jacob Coxon, a little-known Silicon Valley researcher who worked at …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on Sep 9, 2026

Kansas school fired employee for talking politics with visiting state representative, lawsuit claims

A former paraprofessional who was allegedly fired for talking politics with a visiting state representative is now suing the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Unified School District in Kansas. Barbara Williams, who until recently worked in the western Wyandotte …

Source: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Sep 21, 2026

Epstein survivors want Kansans to pay attention. How would candidates fight sexual violence?

Dani Bensky wasn’t old enough to vote when Jeffery Epstein sexually exploited her. Neither was Sharlene Rochard. More than 20 years later, the women stood before a truck packed-full with more than 3 million pages of the Epstein files in Kansas City, Kansas …

Source: KMUW - Kansas - Public Broadcaster

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 12:22 GMT

NUJ to hold Belfast vigil for Martin O'Hagan

The NUJ Belfast & District branch will hold a vigil at Writer's Square in Belfast on Monday 28 September to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of union member Martin O'Hagan. The union will mark the anniversary by remembering O'Hagan …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Diginex Limited Announces Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Proposed Acquisition of Resulticks

LONDON, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX) (“Diginex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has resolved to convene an Extraordinary General …

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Published on September 23, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

25+ Civil Society Organizations Call for Strong Human Rights and Accountability Safeguards for Commercial Cyber ...

Download the full statement The joint statement from civil society argues that the forthcoming Pall Mall Industry Guidelines on Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICs), which includes commercial spyware, must establish enforceable expectations for …

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Published on September 23, 2026 - 17:33 GMT

Freedom House Launches Ambassadors for Freedom Program, Names Five Leading Human Rights Defenders as Inaugural Advocates

WASHINGTON—Today Freedom House launched the Ambassadors for Freedom program, a new global initiative bringing together a group of the world’s foremost democracy advocates to champion solutions to the 20-year decline in global freedom. Carolina Barrero, …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 08:18 GMT

Senate Democrats’ Statement on President Trump and President Xi’s Summit in Washington

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D- …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

The IMF is "taking another step back towards the dark era of structural adjustment," says Oxfam

Responding to the IMF Executive Board concluding its 2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality, Oxfam International's Senior Policy Advisor Nabil Abdo said: “Civil society organizations warned the IMF what frontloaded fiscal adjustment would …

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Published on September 19, 2026 - 01:17 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Issues Parent Recommendations on Psychiatric Drug and Hospital Risks

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, today released recommendations urging parents and caregivers to obtain independent facts before anyone …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Switzerland Urges Israel to End Occupation of Palestinian Territory

(MENAFN) Switzerland has urged Israel to bring an end to what it described as the "illegal occupation" of Palestinian territory, while expressing "serious concerns" over the current conditions there. Speaking at the 63rd session of the …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 14:27 GMT

Governments must act now to build a pandemic-ready health workforce, says WHPA

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As world leaders meet in New York today for the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on September 25, 2026 - 10:03 GMT

Rising seas must not erase countries from the map

DanChurchAid welcomes landmark UN protection of statehood and maritime rights but calls for finance to protect vulnerable communities NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Countries threatened by rising seas …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on September 25, 2026 - 09:47 GMT

WhiteBridge AI Maps 1200 Data Broker Sites as Elder Fraud Losses Hit $7.7B

WhiteBridge AI joins the Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV Fall 2026 cohort with AntiBridge, showing people where their personal data is exposed online. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The information used in a scam …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Education ...
Published on September 25, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home Completes Ownership Transition to Andrew M Oser, Carrying a 90-Year Canton Legacy Forward

The Canton funeral home, serving local families since 1935, enters its next chapter with a clear belief: there is no one "right" way to say goodbye. CANTON, OH, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schneeberger-Oser …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 07:07 GMT

Zirconium Dental Implants Market Segmentation Analysis Reveals High-Growth Opportunities Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s Zirconium Dental Implants Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The zirconium dental implants market is …

Distribution channels: Chemical Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on September 24, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Lakewood-Amedex Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2a Clinical Trial of Nu-3 for Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Initiation of patient dosing marks a significant clinical development milestone for Nu-3 and Lakewood-Amedex's proprietary Bisphosphocin® antimicrobial platform Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:LABT) SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, September …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Hand, Heart, +Soul Project names strut AGENCY Strategic Communications and Narrative Change Partner

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hand, Heart, +Soul Project (HHSP) today announced that it has retained strut AGENCY as its Strategic Communications and Narrative Change Agency of Record, adding external senior …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

NGPA Announces 2027 Directors and Officers

The NGPA elected returning directors to terms of service beginning in January, along with board officers for calendar year 2027. ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During its annual face-to-face Board of …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 14:06 GMT

Houston Civil Rights Advocate Joseph Baker Launches National Recidivism, Recovery Voting Rights Initiative

Formerly incarcerated leader and four-time Purdue University Global graduate expands his message of education, recovery, accountability, and second chances. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civil rights advocate, …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Weight Loss Drug Biosimilar Market Outlook 2030: Market Size, CAGR, Trends And Forecast Analysis

The Business Research Company’s Weight Loss Drug Biosimilar Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The weight loss drug biosimilar …

Distribution channels: Beauty & Hair Care, Companies ...
Published on September 24, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Beyond the Warning: What Students Need to Know When Hazing Concerns Arise

Anti-hazing guidance highlights why immediate safety, evidence preservation, and clear campus processes matter to students and families. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penn State’s September 18 …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Daughter of Murder Victim Launches “Remember Their Names. Share Their Stories.” Campaign for National Day of Remembrance

Mallina Wilson invites families to honor loved ones, share stories and create space for healing ahead of the October release of her memoir, All in a Moment. BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As communities …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

The IMF is "taking another step back towards the dark era of structural adjustment," says Oxfam

Responding to the IMF Executive Board concluding its 2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality, Oxfam International's Senior Policy Advisor Nabil Abdo said: “Civil society organizations warned the IMF what frontloaded fiscal adjustment would …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 09:08 GMT

Hindi Divas at India Consulate in Atlanta Highlights Hindi, Culture and AI

A September 19 program brought Hindi, Indian cultural identity and practical AI applications into one conversation at the India Consulate in Atlanta. SANDY SPRINGS / ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 04:48 GMT

Rene Reid’s Peace Amidst Conflict Weaves a Love Story Into the Historical Reality of a Nation at War

Peace Amidst Conflict explores how historical crises, political intrigue, and private relationships intersect to reveal understanding as the key to peace. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era characterized …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 04:48 GMT

Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation Asks Public to Put Cash Gaudio's Lock Screen on Their Phones Sept. 30

Two years after the 19-year-old's death, his family is asking people to set the image found on his phone, Christ in the crown of thorns, as their own. LYNCHBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Live Like Cash Gaudio …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

UNITARIAN ORGANIZATION’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ON THE MOVE

UNITARIAN ORGANIZATION ACTIVE ON FOUR CONTINENTS: YOUTH AMBASSADORS, DEMOCRACY WORK, BIPOC ADVOCACY & AFRICAN MINISTER TRAINING HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council of Unitarians …

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Published on September 23, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Fifty Years After the Bronx Burned, Former FDNY Firefighter John Finucane Brings the Untold Story

A gripping historical novel offers an insider's perspective on one of New York City's darkest chapters. PEARL RIVER, NY, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fifty years after the fires that forever changed the South …

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Published on September 23, 2026 - 18:13 GMT

Recruiting for Good Launches "Celebrate Your Faith Today" 3-Days to Party Travel Reward

Recruiting for Good Unveils "Celebrate Your Faith Today" a Meaningful Travel Reward, Gifting 3-Day Luxury Festival Experiences in Europe’s Most Beautiful Cities SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 06:08 GMT

ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians

Excellencies, colleagues, I want to start by thanking Minister Wong for her personal commitment. You have launched this initiative together with your friends and partners of many other states because you really mean to make a difference. You have my full …

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