Oklahoma

Jewish families, rabbi, ask to join lawsuit to block Oklahoma Jewish charter school

The group filed a motion Wednesday in federal court in Oklahoma City seeking to intervene in the lawsuit brought by the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation.

Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on January 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on January 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Backers of Jewish school file federal lawsuit challenging Oklahoma ban on religious charter schools

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board discussed and rejected an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation on Feb. 9, 2026.

Oklahoma attorney general accuses officials of rigging vote on proposed Jewish charter school

Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on Jan. 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Jewish group threatens lawsuit over ban on publicly funded religious schools


Taiwan teams up with US firm Kratos to build Mighty Hornet IV attack drones to counter China

The Mighty Hornet IV is being developed as a low-cost, cruise missile-like weapon, and the two sides aim to base a "large quantity" of the systems in Taiwan as both a deterrent and a wartime asset.

Starling's new VTOL drone design for enhanced operational flexibility

Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say

The Trump administration is set to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion investment package aimed at boosting domestic rare earth mining and magnet production.

A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020; illustrative.

Tulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal

“To bypass community consultation in favor of an externally driven initiative is a serious error,” the community stated.

Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on Jan. 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma board to vote on application for religious Jewish charter school

The proposal would integrate Oklahoma academic standards with daily Jewish religious instruction, including Hebrew, Jewish texts, holidays and religious practice.

Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school

Lech L'Tulsa program provides pathway for Jewish Canadians to escape surging antisemitism

The program will provide immigration lawyer support, including a free consultation and discounted services, to assist prospective individuals and families throughout the relocation process.

Sunny view of the Tulsa Route 66 Sign at Oklahoma.

Archaeologists uncover 15,000 unexpected artifacts beneath Tulsa cemetery

A routine search for unmarked graves at Oaklawn Cemetery has instead uncovered 15,000 artifacts that reveal a vivid, unexpected picture of early Tulsa.

The Oaklawn Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma sex offender on Most Wanted List found in NYC, 13 years after staged abduction

The now 44-year-old was convicted in a 2008 case after he was found guilty on five counts of possession of child pornography.

Anthony Lennon, one of Oklahoma’s Ten Most Wanted, was arrested in New York after staging his own kidnapping 13 years ago

Avdija, Blazers rally from 22 down to hand reigning NBA champs Thunder first loss of season

Israeli forward Deni Avdija delivers a near triple-double in a dramatic comeback win, as talk grows about his next big NBA contract.

DENI AVDIJA powered Portland past OKC, handing the reigning NBA champion its first loss of the season, November 5, 2025.

US National Guard soldier charged for attempting to send 3D-printed gun parts to al-Qaeda

Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, allegedly shipped 3D-printed gun parts to an agent posing as an al-Qaeda contact, the Justice Department announced.

A 3D printer creating a pistol; illustrative.

'Hate has no place': Oklahoma signs IHRA definition of antisemitism into state law

“We can’t combat what we can’t define. This framework is going to help us understand what is and isn’t antisemitism.”

 Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, carried both Senate Bill 942 and Senate Bill 991 on the House floor.