Texas is launching a $1 billion private school voucher program called Education Freedom Accounts, promising families taxpayer money for tuition, books, and transportation to give kids more educational choices—especially those struggling in public schools. But new analysis reveals most beneficiaries in other states were already in private or home schools, not pulled from public schools as hoped. For Maria Contreras, her son Ian—who has focus issues and could benefit from a Catholic school—is caught in the system: the tuition is too high without aid, and while the program prioritizes students with disabilities, getting Ian’s official diagnosis from the public school system proved difficult, possibly missing the deadline for this round of funding. The program’s promise clashes with the messy reality for families like Ian’s, who are left hoping for help that may not materialize.

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A Russian artist known for his blistering critiques of Putin was fatally shot near his Polish home, sparking fears of Kremlin-linked targeting abroad. The artist, Semyon Skrepetsky, recently discarded a Russian flag on a national holiday and had openly mocked Putin in his art. Two Belarusians were arrested, but their role remains unclear. As Poland investigates, the killing echoes past attempts to silence Russian dissidents overseas — a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by those who speak truth to power.

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McDonald’s is reviving its iconic fried apple pie for America’s 250th birthday, rolling it out nationwide June 23rd—just in time for a nostalgic fast food patriotic party. The original, first introduced in 1968, was ditched in 1992 for a baked version due to health trends, but fans are still craving it, with a dedicated Facebook group rallying for its return. While other chains like Burger King, Sonic, and Hardee’s also dish up red, white, and blue treats, McDonald’s is tapping into deep-seated nostalgia with this limited-time comeback. The fried pie, made with American-grown apples, packs a nostalgic punch and just 230 calories—10 fewer than the baked version. Don’t miss it—this one’s flying off the menu fast.

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