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Supreme Court makes ruling on Boy Scouts sex abuse $2.46 billion settlement
3+ day, 5+ min ago (390+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to the Boy Scouts of America's landmark $2.46 billion settlement for sexual abuse claims, effectively solidifying the agreement. The decision on Monday thwarts an attempt by 144 abuse survivors to pursue legal action…...
Pentagon could cut ties with the Boy Scouts over ‘attacking boy-friendly spaces’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (592+ words) Navy Secretary John Phelan reportedly said the proposal could be "too restrictive" Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the U.S. military to cut all ties with Scouting America, the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, according to a new report. Hegseth…...
Takeaways from AP's report about the importance of faith-based support for Scouting America
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (900+ words) For the Boy Scouts of America " recently renamed Scouting America " the past 12 years have been challenging. Opening its programs to gay people and later to girls angered some critics. Its 2020 bankruptcy declaration triggered disputes over compensation for thousands of men…...
Despite past challenges, Scouting America stabilizes with support from faith-based units
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (1510+ words) For the Boy Scouts of America " recently renamed Scouting America " the past 12 years have been arduous. Opening its programs to gay people and later to girls sparked dismay in some quarters. Its 2020 bankruptcy declaration led to prolonged wrangling over compensation…...
California Boy Scout troop rescues former Eagle Scout, 78, lost in Sierra Nevadas
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) Douglas Montgomery, 78, was stranded in the wilderness without food or supplies for more than a day A 78-year-old man found himself lost in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, suffering from hypothermia and exhaustion, when he was found " and rescued " by a…...
How the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’ turned toxic
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (463+ words) For very good reasons, charities have stopped calling boys bad. Ben Bryant investigates why many experts in the UK are calling for the media, government and public to stop using the ubiquitous phrase Out of nine charities working predominantly with…...
Boy Scouts see a small membership uptick after rebrand to Scouting America
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (533+ words) A historic rebrand of the Boy Scouts of America has been followed by a small uptick in young people joining what will now be called Scouting America, a welcoming sign as the organization tries to move past scandal and bankruptcy....