Top headlines for Thursday, September 18, 2025

In this episode, we explore the case of two Virginia students who are challenging a Title IX sexual harassment ruling in federal court after their appeal was denied by a Washington-area school district. Next, we shift focus to Oklahoma, where the Supreme Court has blocked controversial social studies standards criticized as Christian Nationalist, highlighting the ongoing debate over educational content. Finally, we discuss the recent exchange between conservative commentator Ben Shapiro and liberal HBO host Bill Maher, in which Shapiro urged Maher to acknowledge his reliance on a Christian worldview.

00:11 Students to sue Loudon County schools over locker room suspension
01:11 Okla. Supreme Court halts Bible-focused social studies standards
01:57 Pastor, wife order to repay $3.4M in cryptocurrency scam
03:45 New Zealand halts international adoptions amid abuse concerns
03:33 Researchers develop computer tool to study Dead Sea Scrolls
04:20 UMC African bishops affirm support for traditional marriage
05:16 Ben Shapiro says Bill Maher takes Christian worldview for granted

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• Students to sue Loudon County schools over locker room suspension | Education
• Okla. Supreme Court halts Bible-focused social studies standards | Education
• Pastor, wife order to repay $3.4M in cryptocurrency scam | U.S.
• New Zealand halts international adoptions amid abuse concerns | World
• Researchers develop computer tool to study Dead Sea Scrolls | World
• UMC African bishops affirm support for traditional marriage | Church & Ministries
• Ben Shapiro says Bill Maher takes Christian worldview for granted | Entertainment