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When Kansas became the 26th state to ban gender-affirming medical care for teens, the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention cheered the move. But not all faith leaders agree.

During their visit, Trump administration officials said the facility should be operational within 24 hours — despite the protests of pro-immigration, Indigenous and environmental groups.

Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy® Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning actress, singer and producer, as well as an Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, and SAG nominee. Erivo burst onto West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple and has since taken the world by storm. Erivo most recently starred as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande’s Glinda in Universal’s record-breaking film adaptation of the hit musical Wicked from director Jon M. Chu. Wicked Part One opened at number one and has since become the highest grossing movie ever at the domestic box office based on a Broadway musical. Erivo has received widespread critical acclaim and rave reviews for her performance as Elphaba including Golden Globe, SAG, Critics’ Choice, NAACP, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. - Anthony Parnther, conductor - Cynthia Erivo, vocalist - San Diego Symphony Orchestra Photo credit: Mark Seliger Cynthia Erivo on Facebook / Instagram Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/cynthia-erivo/

Federal health officials have changed the game for COVID vaccine access. Pregnant moms and others who rely on them to protect a high-risk family member are scared.

The federal government told states to turn over names, birthdates, Social Security numbers and other sensitive data about food assistance recipients. Amid a legal challenge, the agency says the request is on hold.

The Department of Education’s two-week deadline for K-12 schools and universities to end DEI programs has passed. We unpack the legalities and the potential impact on education across the state.

The Department of Health and Human Services is ending a $766 million contract with the vaccine company Moderna to develop an mRNA vaccine for flu strains with pandemic potential, including bird flu.

A former chess coach says a member of the Taliban vice squad told him: "Playing chess is forbidden. Buying a chess set is forbidden. Even watching it — is forbidden." Why was the game banned?

Several more immigration judges have been fired, even as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement, and after Congress gave the Department of Justice $3 billion, in part to hire judges.

The academy in Emmitsburg, Md., is often described as the national war college for firefighting. It offers training that ranges from leadership to how to conduct fire, arson and blast investigations.