The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh a pivotal case that could determine whether a Catholic school in Oklahoma can become the nation’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school. The justices heard arguments on Wednesday regarding whether St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, established in 2023 by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the …
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail from ICE detention
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi has been released on bail following a federal judge’s order on Wednesday. The move comes weeks after Mahdawi, 34, was taken into custody by armed agents from the Department of Homeland Security during a naturalization appointment in Vermont. Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford ordered Mahdawi’s release on bail as his habeas …
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NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves eliminate Lakers to advance; Rockets beat Warriors
The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 in Game 5 of the first round. Entering the game down 3-1 in the series, the Rockets led by as much as 31-points and held off a late-game rally by Golden State to avoid elimination, with Fred VanVleet scoring 26 points and Amen Thompson adding 25. …
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Capitals eliminate Canadiens, Panthers defeat Lightning to advance; Jets beat Blues
The Washington Capitals will advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 on Wednesday. The Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin and Jakob Chychrun scored in the first period, with Tom Wilson adding a goal and an assist, and Brandon Duhaime also scoring. Logan Thompson picked up …
John Lithgow, Jimmy Smits to return for ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ premiering July 11th
Deadline confirmed that John Lithgow, 79, will return as Arthur Miller, aka the Trinity Killer, in the Dexter sequel series Dexter: Resurrection at Showtime. The outlet also reported that Jimmy Smits will reprise his character, Miami Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado. Showtime revealed that the first two episodes of sequel series Dexter: Resurrection will drop …
‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ casts Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad
Variety reports that actor Tom Everett Scott has joined the cast of Prime Video‘s ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series Elle, executive produced by the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon. From creator Laura Kittrell, the series will follow Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) through her high school years. Scott will play Wyatt, Elle’s father, opposite June Diane Raphael …
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