Ted Cruz Says He’s Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage Bill for ‘Religious Liberty’ Reasons

A strange creature spotted at one of Scotland's most popular lochs has led to people asking if Nessie has decided to take a wee holiday. Jamie Houghton, 50, was bird-watching at Loch Long when he spotted something odd in the water.

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With the colder autumn weather and the soaring cost of gas and electricity prices, many will be looking for ways to keep down their energy bills - particularly while doing laundry.

Loose Women viewers were treated to a little karaoke on Friday's show when host Charlene White got up and belted out Christina Aguilera's Lady Marmalade.

Hearts captain Craig Gordon has urged his Tynecastle team-mates to cap a dream week for him on a personal and professional level by beating Rangers on Saturday. The Jambos No. 1 produced a trio of terrific performances for Scotland while welcoming baby boy Axel into the world during the international break, and is now back in Edinburgh focusing on the lunchtime visit of Gers for a match that could see Hearts leapfrog Gio van Bronckhorst 's side with a two-goal win.

Paisley karate kid Adam Hamill fought his way to yet another top title after striking Commonwealth Championships gold in Birmingham.

This is the heartwarming moment Storm Huntley's little baby boy Otis met his great grandparents for the very first time.

A man has narrowly avoided jail after police officers were spat and coughed at as they broke-up a lockdown gathering in East Kilbride.

Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has caused a stir after admitting her ex and co-star Gaz Beadle didn't congratulate her on her recent pregnancy. Charlotte, 31, announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Jake Ankers in April this year after their whirlwind romance.

A bridge and groom have enjoyed a wild beginning to their married life as the pair got hitched on 55mph rollercoaster at their favourite theme park.

Wigan town centre has been hailed as a place of ‘vibrancy and culture’ after being awarded Purple Flag accreditation. This recognises excellence in the evening and night-time economy - a place that is diverse, vibrant, safe, attractive and welcoming.

Helen Skelton made an appearance on ITV's Lorraine alongside her pro dance partner Gorka Marquez on today to talk all things Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile presenter is one of 15 celebrities in the running to win the 2022 series of the BBC dance contest which kicked off last Saturday (September 24).

Near to her heart. Maren Morris explained why she gets so wound up when it comes to issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community after her recent clash with Brittany Aldean.

Demi Lovato surprised her fans with an unexpected surprise. After three years of no performances, Ashlee Simson made her way back to the stage and was a secret guest at Lovato’s “Holy Fvck” tour.Demi Lovato celebrates her 30th birthday with Paris Jackson and Ashley Benson in Los AngelesDemi Lovato has fans concerned after revealing she is sick and no longer wants to tourLovato teased a special guest before the show, tweeting, “LA! I’ve got a surprise for you tonight!.” She was performing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles as a part of her “Holy Fvck” tour. “Please give it up for Ashlee Simpson,” Lovato said as an introduction, with Simpson running onstage to perform “La la,” one of her biggest hits, and a song fitting for Lovato’s current emo-punk era.

Cheating scandal aside, Ned Fulmer and his wife, Ariel Fulmer (née VandeVoorde), are proud parents of their two kids.

LGBTQ student organization for now, the Supreme Court said in a Friday evening order from Justice Sonia Sotomayor.A lower court had ordered Yeshiva University, a private Orthodox Jewish research school in New York City to recognize the student group, but Justice Sotomayor, who has jurisdiction over the Second Circuit, which includes Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, temporarily stayed that ruling, “pending further order,” as lower court and state court cases continue.“A New York state trial court ruled that as a public accommodation, Yeshiva was covered under the New York City Human Rights Law and required to provide the Pride Alliance the same access to facilities as dozens of other student groups,” The Washington Post reports. “The group said that means access to a classroom, bulletin boards and a club fair booth.”Yeshiva is an Orthodox institution, and the “Orthodox tradition only supports heterosexual relations and only within the context of heterosexual marriage,” the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has said.Well-known University of Texas School of Law Professor of law Steve Vladeck called Justice Sonomayor’s decision “surprising.”“Justice Sotomayor, acting by herself, has stayed a New York state trial court’s injunction that had ordered Yeshiva University to recognize an LGBTQ student group.

Private and public schools alike participate in the National School Lunch Program, which funds meals for millions of students across the country.In May, the USDA had announced that schools participating in NSLP must create policies prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.But after lawsuits from a religious school and conservative-led states, the USDA clarified on August 12 that religious schools participating in NSLP can continue allowing discrimination against LGBTQ students and staff.“USDA regulations do not require a religious educational institution to submit a written request for a Title IX exemption in order to claim that exemption,” the memo read.The controversy stems from debates around Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in federally funded education programs. In a change from the Trump administration, the Biden administration has interpreted Title IX as also banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.The USDA’s announcement this May fell in line with Biden’s interpretation.“State and local agencies, program operators and sponsors that receive funds from [the Food and Nutrition Service] must investigate allegations of discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation,” a May 5 press release read.“Those organizations must also update their non-discrimination policies and signage to include prohibitions against discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.”On July 26, twenty-two states signed onto a lawsuit filed against the USDA policy.

appeal to his socially conservative base and grab headlines.In a now-viral clip that made the rounds on Twitter, Cruz mocked the idea of giving relief to those who chose to pursue higher education. He argued that working Americans, including many who never attended college, will have to bear the cost of bailing out those who haven’t managed to pay off their own student loans.Under the plan, the Biden administration is expected to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other individuals, who make less than $125,000 per year or $250,000 per year for married couples.The administration claims this will help low- and middle-income Americans who are saddled with student debt, which has been exacerbated by the rising cost of education, reports Newsweek.Cruz initially criticized Biden’s plan on his Verdict with Ted Cruz podcast, stating, “If you are that slacker barista who wasted seven years in college studying completely useless things, now has loans and can’t get a job, Joe Biden just gave you 20 grand.”He also implied that the policy was an effort by Biden to boost Democrats’ chances in the upcoming midterm elections by ginning up youth turnout.

wrote Tuesday, sparking a viral debate in the comments section.People weren’t happy with her statements, which ignited a medley of responses from others.“This is WRONG. Crazy Hollywood Leftie threatening ‘Civil War’ if Dems don’t win. Sadly, this is today’s Left: angry, hateful & violent,” Texas senator Ted Cruz tweeted in response.Christian author Jeremy Kappell chimed in: “The inherent message here couldn’t be more clear.