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- 1Court Limits Trump Executive Order Targeting DEI Programs▼Court Offers Clarity, Limiting Trump Executive Order and Administration’s Crusade Against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A federal court has ruled against a Trump administration executive order that formed part of its broader push to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the federal government. The decision narrows the order's reach and hands a setback to administration efforts targeting DEI policies. Advocacy groups welcomed the ruling as providing legal clarity, though further appeals are possible as the fight over the orders continues.
- 2Barcelona rally touts Catholic Spain slogan and Reconquista flag●Spain, Barcelona: "SPAIN WILL BE CATHOLIC OR IT WILL NOT BE." Flag with Christ on Cross, Santiago Matamoros - symbol of
A demonstration in Barcelona has drawn attention after participants displayed a banner reading "Spain will be Catholic or it will not be" alongside a flag bearing Christ on the cross and Santiago Matamoros, a symbol tied to the medieval Reconquista. The imagery frames Catholic identity as central to Spanish nationhood, echoing crusade-era symbolism and stirring debate over nationalist religious messaging in the city.
- 3Rare 1993 floppy disk version of Indiana Jones game surfaces●Hier noch eine relativ seltene Variante des Spiels "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" von LucasFilm Games. Vermutlich
A rare variant of the classic LucasFilm Games adventure "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is being highlighted by retro computing fans. The version is believed to come from a 1993 re-release and fits on a single 1.44 MB 3.5-inch HD diskette, self-extracting via an INSTALL.BAT file. Enthusiasts are sharing it as an unusual example of how the game was distributed on disk decades ago.
- 4Mom's 'Petty Parenting Crusade' Proves Practice Pays Off▼‘Petty Parenting Crusade’ Mom Goes Viral Proving to Daughter That Practice Pays Off
A mother has gone viral for what she calls her 'petty parenting crusade', in which she set out to prove to her daughter that practice really does pay off. The story has struck a chord with parents online, many of whom recognise the challenge of convincing children that effort leads to results rather than simply telling them so.
- 5Fender criticised for lawsuits against boutique guitar makers●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@guitarbomb/11 7438038237826232 "With Fender's ongoing corporate crusade to sue the rest of
Commenters are criticising Fender's legal campaign against boutique and mid-tier guitar makers, arguing the company is suing smaller competitors into submission. One musician says buying the new American Professional Stratocaster now feels less like joining a vibrant, inclusive musical community, reflecting frustration with the brand's aggressive enforcement of its intellectual property.
- 6John Oliver Targets 'Liberty Biberty' in Call to Internet▼John Oliver Declares War on ‘Liberty Biberty’—And Wants the Internet’s Help
John Oliver has launched a crusade against 'Liberty Biberty', urging his audience and the wider internet to join in. The Last Week Tonight host asked viewers to help flood the phrase online, in a move reminiscent of his earlier campaigns that rallied fans to influence search results and public discourse. The stunt has drawn attention from late-night watchers curious about what he is targeting this time.
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A syndicated column titled "A Strong Economy for Whom?" is running across African American newspapers including the Chicago Crusader, Seattle Medium, Daytona Times and Los Angeles Sentinel. The piece questions official claims of economic strength, arguing that headline figures on jobs and growth mask persistent racial gaps in wages, wealth and living costs, and urging readers to judge the economy by Black households' lived experience rather than aggregate statistics.
- 8Crusade episode review spotlights Captain Gideon●Crusade Season 1, Episode 5: “The Needs of Earth” "I think we get a better sense of Captain Gideon in this episode than
A new review of Crusade Season 1, Episode 5, "The Needs of Earth," argues the episode offers the clearest picture yet of Captain Matthew Gideon, the show's lead. Fans of the Babylon 5 universe continue to revisit the short-lived 1999 spin-off, discussing its characters and unfinished storyline online.
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The Black Chamber is helping storm victims access recovery resources, according to the Chicago Crusader. The initiative aims to link those affected by recent storm damage with assistance programs and support services. Details about the specific storm, location, and resources offered have not been disclosed in available reporting.
- 10This week in Christian history: Willow Creek, Templars, Martyn▼This week in Christian history: Willow Creek Community Church opens, Knights Templar arrested, Henry Martyn dies
Christian history anniversaries this week include the opening of Willow Creek Community Church in Illinois, a major influence on the American megachurch movement; the mass arrest of the Knights Templar in medieval France; and the death of Henry Martyn, the Anglican missionary and Bible translator. The roundup highlights how these events shaped church life, crusading history and global missions.
- 11Corn Flakes Were Born From an Anti-Masturbation Crusade▼When Corn Flakes Were Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade
John Harvey Kellogg invented Corn Flakes in the late 19th century as part of a bland-food regimen he believed would suppress sexual desire, as part of his broader anti-masturbation campaign at his Battle Creek sanitarium. Readers are sharing the odd origin story of the breakfast staple, amused and surprised that one of the world's most familiar cereals began as moral health reform.
- 12Navi Pillay receives Nobel recognition amid controversy▼Nobel rewards Navi Pillay’s anti-Israel crusade
Navi Pillay, the former UN human rights chief from South Africa, has been awarded Nobel recognition, drawing sharp criticism from pro-Israel outlets that describe her career as an anti-Israel campaign. Pillay led UN inquiries into Israel's conduct in Gaza and the occupied territories, which supporters call impartial human rights work and critics call one-sided. The award has reignited debate over the UN's treatment of Israel.