The Daily Populous

Wednesday February 18th, 2026 morning edition

image for Child protective services called after parents express concerns about high school’s Turning Point USA event

A Turning Point USA event for Maryland high schoolers was reported to child protective services after parents expressed “serious concern” about their children’s safety at the meeting.

However, the 17-year-old president of Calvert County Club America, which is associated with TPUSA, said that some adult attendance would still be permitted.

This attendance was limited to parents and volunteers only due to the “hate” the group had received online.

"Excluding parents and guardians from a student-focused event creates a lack of transparency and undermines established best practices for youth safety,” she continued.

There has been a surge in young people joining Turning Point USA in the wake of its founder, Charlie Kirk’s, assassination last year.

open image in gallery There was a surge in young people joining Turning Point USA after the assassination of its founder Charlie Kirk (pictured) ( AP ).

The Independent has contacted Turning Point USA and the Calvert County Board of Education for comment. »

Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans after brawl during Mardi Gras, police say

Authored by nbcnews.com

LaBeouf, 39, was kicked out of the business early Tuesday after he caused a disturbance at the business, the New Orleans Police Department said.

"The victims reported that LaBeouf left, but then came back, acting even more aggressive.".

The public drunkenness allegation was dropped, and LaBeouf eventually apologized, citing his addiction as a struggle. »

Silent Hill: Townfall reveals first-person gameplay in a new trailer

Authored by blog.playstation.com

I am thrilled to finally be able to deliver updates on Silent Hill: Townfall, following our announcement back in 2022.

In today’s State of Play, we revealed a new trailer that gives you a glimpse into the world that awaits.

To explain more, I will hand it over to Jon McKellan, Writer and Director at Screen Burn Interactive on Silent Hill: Townfall. »

Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC

Authored by nbcnews.com

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said CBS did not air his Monday interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico out of fear of the Federal Communications Commission.

In the interview, Colbert and Talarico, who is running for the U.S. Senate, discuss the FCC crackdown, including opening a probe into ABC’s “The View,” after Talarico appeared on the show.

In an emailed statement, CBS said: “THE LATE SHOW was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico. »

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

Authored by apnews.com

Share. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

The Salvadoran national’s case has become a focal point in the immigration debate after he was mistakenly deported to his home country last year.

Abrego Garcia’s attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, argued in court that immigration detention is not supposed to be a punishment. »