Final Title IX regulations will turn back the clock on female sports, critics say
NASHVILLE (BP) – A little over a week after the women’s NCAA basketball championship viewer ratings crushed that of the men’s, critics are saying that the Biden Administration’s new set of Title IX regulations will eventually cripple women’s sports.
Orange founder, CEO both resign amid scandal
CUMMING, Ga. (BP) — Reggie Joiner, founder of Orange, and CEO Kristen Ivy have voluntarily resigned their respective posts effective immediately, according to an email sent to ministry partners today.
House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package moving ahead as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Mike Johnson, facing a choice between potentially losing his job and advancing aid for Ukraine, forged ahead Wednesday (April 16) toward a vote later this week on a package of funding that also includes Israel and Taiwan.
U.S. High Court allows Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for minors
WASHINGTON (BP) – A law criminalizing gender transition care for minors in Idaho can be applied while two anonymous teenage plaintiffs’ challenge to the law continues in court, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 15.
Churches join others in observing eclipse
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (BP) — Northwoods Church joined others Monday in opening its doors for those wanting to see the last total eclipse to cross the U.S. for another 20 years.
Iowa governor signs Religious Freedom Restoration Act
DES MOINES, Iowa (BP) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in a ceremony Tuesday night (April 2). The legislation is similar to the federal act signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993. More than half of U.S. states have passed their own versions of the law since 1997.
Biden facing criticism for highlighting Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter
WASHINGTON (BP) – President Joe Biden is facing backlash from Southern Baptists, other religious conservatives and the Donald Trump campaign for proclaiming March 31 – which coincided with Easter Sunday this year – as “Transgender Day of Visibility.”
In wake of bridge collapse, Maryland pastor declares ‘God is faithful’
BALTIMORE (BP) -- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26 after being hit by a cargo ship stunned families in and around the city. Divers are working to recover those still missing. People are traumatized, and many said they cried as they saw footage of the bridge as it fell into the water.
Oregon reverses drug decriminalization that led to more overdose deaths
SALEM, Ore. (BP) – Overdose deaths in Oregon increased 43 percent in the first year of the state’s attempt to combat drug abuse by decriminalizing possession of small amounts of controlled drugs, including fentanyl and other opioids.
Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning
(RNS) — As the U.S. continues to debate the fusion of faith and politics, a sweeping new survey reports that most American adults have a positive view of religion’s role in public life but believe its influence is waning.
