Now that Title 42 has ended, officials and advocates differ on where to go from here; a campaign to pass expansive nondiscrimination ordinances meets pushback from one town’s leaders who want real unity; and a Bali chef teaches tourists about the many flavors of traditional Indonesian cooking. Plus, some people have forgotten how to smile after years of mandatory mask wearing, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, after a four-year investigation the Durham report is out; on World Tour, a story about ethnic clashes in Manipur, India; and helping people in Africa get access to clean water. Plus, the rise of smile coaches in Japan, commentary from Janie B Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news
Gender identity poses a new challenge for Christians seeking to adopt in Oregon; the Secretary of State risks contempt of Congress over dissent cable; and what it takes to help birth moms and adoptive parents navigate the complexities of U.S. adoption law. Plus, police respond to an unusual call for help, commentary from Ayman Ibrahim, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, the role intent plays in convicting a stalker; on the Monday Moneybeat, the debt ceiling, inflation, and JPMorgan Chase’s shareholder meeting; and on The World History Book, 150 years of border and immigration policy history. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, the concerning conflict between parental and children’s rights; New dystopian drama viewing options for kids and adults; and a summer reading recommendation for kids. Plus, the Friday morning news
Border communities prepare for a surge in migrant crossings as existing shelters are already full; the pandemic emergency is over, but concerns about how COVID was handled remain; and a new hospital program brings treatment back home. Plus: meteor hits a New Jersey home, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, the real debt ceiling conflict; on World Tour, news from Africa, India, Canada, and the Middle East; and how a Texas family wound up doing ministry in Albania. Plus, a real life whodunit involving noodles in a forest, classic commentary from Joel Belz, and the Wednesday morning news
Seismic moral shifts fly under the radar at Charles’ coronation; Missouri’s Attorney General defends a rule to classify transgender treatments as consumer fraud; and what it takes to help foster parents through difficult seasons. Plus, brain surgery in the womb, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, the constitutional consequences of failing to pay property taxes; on the Monday Moneybeat, news from a big economic week; and on the World History Book, Israel became a nation 75 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning news
A gunman opens fire at an outlet mall in Dallas, Texas, killing eight; An SUV plows through a crowd of migrants in Brownsville, Texas, killing at least seven and injuring ten; the Mexican government reports that gangs and cartels kidnapped over 2,000 migrants last year; Russian forces are evacuating residents near a nuclear plant in Ukraine as nearby fighting increases the risk of a nuclear catastrophe; King Charles III is coronated amidst mixed support from British citizens; dark horse contender Mage won the Kentucky Derby after five horses were scratched from the race and seven horses had to be euthanized for serious injuries; and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has a big opening at the box office
