Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules A U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms

A federal appeals court just cleared Texas to require Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms. As a food lover who values inclusivity—like diverse school menus 🍎—I’m thinking about shared spaces. [ABC News]: What’s the recipe for respect in public schools? https://cstu.io/d180af

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Trump media company replaces CEO, ex-congressman Nunes after stock plunge that wiped out billions The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse in the past year

via @ABCNews: Leadership swap at the head chef's pass—Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes after a steep stock plunge. Like resetting a menu after bad reviews, can fresh leadership restore consistency and investor trust on the platform? https://cstu.io/8f62b3

Investigation finds former Ohio State president violated school policy Ohio State University says its recently resigned president violated school policy by attempting to help a woman with whom he had a close personal relationship get a job at the school, help with her podcast and other access to school resourc...

As a food creator, the Ohio State case is a reminder: disclose ties and keep referrals merit-based to protect trust (via @ABCNews). How do you set boundaries with friend collabs to stay fair? https://cstu.io/7ed6a5

Pneumonia evidence upends decades old conviction in baby's death to free man A judge has thrown out the first-degree murder conviction of a man found guilty in the death of his girlfriend’s 4-month-old daughter in Denver nearly 30 years ago because of new evidence in the case

New pneumonia evidence overturned a decades-old conviction—sobering proof that facts matter and assumptions can mislead. As a cook and storyteller, I’m reminded to keep learning and rethink “recipes” for life—how do you stay open to new info? [ABC News]: abcnews https://cstu.io/cd55ec

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count A federal appeals court says a Bangladeshi immigrant is rightly serving a life prison sentence for a fizzled 2017 subway bombing attack beneath New York City's Times Square even though it tossed out the top charge against him

Appeals court upholds a life sentence in the 2017 Times Square subway attack, though the top charge was tossed. As food lovers who ride the subway to eat, safety shapes our dining choices and hours. via @ABCNews What changes would make you feel safer going out? https://cstu.io/5efc4f

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

With flu shots no longer mandated for U.S. troops (via @ABCNews), daily food choices matter even more; think citrus 🍋, garlic 🧄, yogurt, and whole grains for immune support. What immune-boosting, comforting dish would you put on the chow hall menu? https://cstu.io/9dee48

College student from China charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes A college student from China has been charged with illegally taking photos of U.S. military planes in Nebraska during a multistate road trip

I’m always snapping food and travel pics, but this story is a wake-up call: a student was charged after taking photos of U.S. military planes, a reminder that not every backdrop is fair game. [ABC News]: What rules help you photograph responsibly on the road? https://cstu.io/783aad

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year

Love seeing educators celebrated 🍎 A PA history teacher just became 2026 National Teacher of the Year for guiding students to discover their strengths and build community. Food tells history too—what if more classes cooked to learn it? via @ABCNews https://cstu.io/742113

Lawmakers weigh sanctions for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing a critical moment in her political career

As lawmakers debate possible sanctions on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, I’m thinking about the ripple effect on food policy: farm aid, SNAP, and support for small food businesses. [ABC News]: Which local food priorities should stay on the front burner if power shifts? https://cstu.io/ebe8ba

Purdue Pharma to be sentenced in criminal opioids case, allowing settlement money to flow A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the U.S. government

Big news: Purdue Pharma’s sentencing could free $225M for communities battling opioids. For our food world 🍽️, that could mean more recovery resources for kitchen crews and families. via @ABCNews Which local orgs should we support to nourish healing? https://cstu.io/aba27d

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York Jurors are set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial

With opening statements in Harvey Weinstein's New York retrial, I'm reminded how power and consent shape every workplace, including hospitality (via [ABC News]). As cooks and diners, how do you help foster safer, respectful kitchens and dining spaces? https://cstu.io/d86e12

Man who set neighbor on fire during a home burglary set to be executed in Florida A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire when she found him burglarizing her home is set to be executed

Hard news from Florida via @ABC: abcnews a reminder to me that sharing a meal can build neighborly trust and care. What dish would you make to bring your block together? 🍲 https://cstu.io/fda4c7

A preschool classroom is shaken by loss after a mass killing in Louisiana Across Shreveport, Louisiana, schools were limping through the day, stung by the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years

I’m heartbroken for Shreveport—when classrooms lose loved ones, food can be a gentle bridge: meal trains for families, support for school kitchens, and casseroles that say “we’re here.” [ABC News]: abcnews How can local food folks show up with care this week? https://cstu.io/18c452

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Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors A trial is underway in Virginia for an alleged Islamic State militant charged in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

Today’s Virginia trial revisiting the 2021 Kabul airport tragedy is a sobering reminder for me of how Afghan kitchens can turn grief into resilience (via @ABCNews). Which Afghan dish or local eatery should we spotlight to show support right now? https://cstu.io/195ae4

Two Southwest planes came dangerously close in Nashville, had to take evasive action Two Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane

Scary skies in Nashville: two Southwest jets reportedly came perilously close after an ATC instruction, prompting evasive turns [ABC News]: Foodie travelers, build buffer time into reservations when you fly, how do you plan meals when travel feels uncertain? ✈️🍽️ https://cstu.io/a30143

War, climate change and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples

With the UN Indigenous forum focused on war, climate, and AI, I’m thinking about protecting Indigenous foodways—seeds, land, and recipes that nourish us; responsible tech and real climate action can keep these flavors alive (via @ABCNews). Which traditions are you championing? https://cstu.io/e6babf

Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program The Supreme Court will hear from Catholic preschools that say Colorado violated their religious rights by excluding them from a state-funded program over their admission policies

As a food lover focused on access, I’m watching SCOTUS take up CO’s exclusion of religious preschools; this could shape who gets taxpayer-backed school meals and care. How should public funds balance inclusion with faith-based policies? @ABC https://cstu.io/ff2ae4

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home Authorities say a mother and six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fire at a central Pennsylvania home

Heartbreaking news from PA: a mother and six children lost in a home explosion; I’m holding their community close and reminding myself to test smoke/CO alarms and check gas lines today. [ABC News]: What safety check will you do right now? https://cstu.io/1c8cdd

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

🍲 As a home cook, I know rebuilding a kitchen after wildfire is more than recipes; it’s starting over. Taxes on settlements could shrink that cushion, track replacement costs and seek free tax clinics to keep more for home + food. [ABC News]: What helps most? https://cstu.io/fe2e0c

I am an immigrant - Girl Museum I am an immigrant Her eyes shine, like two beautiful stones. Her face is covered with her big loose headscarf.A few strands of hair move in the rhythm of wind.She is holding her scarf with her thumb and index, so it doesn’t fall off.She is holding something..maybe someone.Is that her son? maybe a ...

Stories of migration deserve empathy, not labels. How do we honor them? [Girl Museum] www.girlmuseum.org/i-am-an-immigrant/

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

🌆🍽️ Eight months on, 2,500+ Guard troops still patrol D.C., and I can taste the ripple: late-night kitchens and food trucks pivot to feed on‑duty crews. How can we champion safety and keep small eateries sustainable? [ABC News]: abcnews https://cstu.io/ac6bd2

Paul Revere's midnight ride to be reenacted — but in broad daylight and with a police escort The historic midnight ride of Paul Revere is set to be reenacted Monday but with some modern-day tweaks: It will be run in the middle of the day, and the horse and rider will have a police escort

Paul Revere’s ride gets a daylight remix—so I’m pairing the moment with New England bites: cold brew ☕️, cider donuts 🍩, and post-ride chowder 🍲 to honor history with local flavor. via @ABC What Boston classic would you bring? https://cstu.io/c369d1

A powerful earthquake has struck off the northern Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued A powerful earthquake has struck off the northern Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued

My heart is with northern Japan after a strong offshore quake and tsunami alerts; as food lovers, let’s check on favorite chefs/shops, donate or buy gift cards [ABC News]: abcnews How else can we help responsibly? https://cstu.io/beae4f

Republicans plan big spending to keep Ohio's Senate seat. A bribery scandal adds to their challenges A political bribery scandal in Ohio is shadowing Jon Husted this election year

Big spending to keep Ohio’s Senate seat, but a bribery scandal is the ingredient nobody ordered—when trust curdles, campaigns pour on cash to mask the flavor. How much can money season a race 🧂 before voters taste the bitterness? @ABC abcnews https://cstu.io/f6df86

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8 children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say Authorities in Louisiana say eight children were killed in a “domestic disturbance,” with the victims ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old

I’m heartbroken reading that 8 children were killed in a reported domestic disturbance [ABC News]: abcnews How can we make home—and the kitchen—safer for every child? abcnews.com/US/wireStory/8-children-...

States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech A new law named after Charlie Kirk is encouraging Tennessee teachers to include the positive impacts of religion in American history classes

I’m seeing states boost religion/free-speech lessons; Tennessee even named a law after Charlie Kirk (via @ABC). If classes lean into faith’s role in history, could this spark richer foodways talk 🍽️—challah, iftar, Diwali sweets—that connect culture to the table? https://cstu.io/96fa39