MLK Jr. is trending as MLK Day observances face political tensions and controversy over education. He was a key civil rights leader, assassinated in 1968.
Israeli lawyers Nili Kupfer-Naouri and Rachel Touitou have been summoned for questioning over protests blocking aid trucks to Gaza. Kupfer-Naouri calls it a political trial, while Touitou defends her peaceful protest with an Israeli flag. The case highlights tensions over aid and legal actions in Israel.
Jesse Jackson's funeral services took place across Chicago, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C., honoring his legacy as a civil rights leader and activist. The events included lying in state, memorial services, and tributes from global leaders, emphasizing his lifelong fight for equality and justice.
Texas Republican Brandon Herrera, known for his gun advocacy and controversial online content, has gained political support but faces criticism over resurfaced videos showing Nazi-era weaponry and discussions of Hitler. His opponent, Tony Gonzales, withdrew from re-election amid a scandal involving an affair and an ethics investigation. The race remains highly contested.
Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King Jr. and a prominent advocate for racial peace, died Monday in Mexico at age 78. Her health had been declining after a stroke and heart attack last August. Her body will be returned to Atlanta for entombment next to her husband.
Texas's State Board of Education is considering new proposals to include Bible stories and Christian themes in middle and high school curricula, alongside emphasizing U.S. and Texas history. Critics warn these changes could promote religious bias and limit global historical perspectives.
Multiple US states have announced partnerships with Turning Point USA, promoting school chapters and religious content in public education. These moves have sparked debate over free speech, religious influence, and educational neutrality amid ongoing legal and political tensions. The story is current as of Saturday, 18 April 2026.
Julian Casablancas of The Strokes has publicly criticized US-Zionist groups and shown political videos at Coachella, criticizing US foreign policy and Israel's actions in Gaza. The comments and visuals have divided public opinion, with some praising his activism and others condemning it as tone deaf amid ongoing conflicts.
President Trump has announced the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, completing a project that has been ongoing for several weeks. The pool has been drained, cleaned, and coated with a new blue surface, significantly reducing costs and time compared to previous plans. The project aims to improve a historic site before July 4.
A.P. photographer Thornell has died at 86 in Metairie, Louisiana, from kidney disease. His career spanned from 1964 to 2004, covering politics, disasters, and civil rights. His images captured key moments in the fight for racial justice, including the integration of schools and Martin Luther King Jr.'s marches.