Quincy\'s plan to place statues of St. Michael and St. Florian outside its public safety building has sparked a heated debate over religion in government spaces. Supporters argue these figures inspire bravery and service, traits valued by police and firefighters. Critics see them as imposing one fai
A recent survey shows growing unease among U. S. voters over political leaders blending religion with power. The poll found that most Americans—including many who support the president—criticize his recent online posts, like an image that appeared to portray him as Jesus. Defense Secretary Pete Hegs
Utah lawmakers are moving forward with rules that let teachers talk about how faith shaped America’s past. The new laws do not require prayers or religious instruction, but they open classrooms to discussions about the Bible, the Ten Commandments and other holy books as historical documents. The
Marcellus Wiley, a well-known NFL player turned sports media figure, now faces allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, stretching back decades. Four new accusers recently joined forces with three others who filed lawsuits earlier, claiming Wiley raped or assaulted them between the mid-
During the early COVID-19 wave, experts tossed around different ways to model how diseases spread. One approach used SEIR—the Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Recovered—framework but added a twist: it considered that people might not all be equally likely to catch or spread the virus. The idea was tha
For centuries, people have tried to figure out why bad decisions lead to disaster. Ancient Greeks called it "hubris"—thinking you're above the rules. Iran’s new leader seems to be making that mistake right now. His recent statements suggest he believes Iran can push against the US and Israel without
Religion and morality are often discussed together, but what happens when new media like porn enters the mix? Some people think that only the most extreme or illegal content can hurt beliefs, but research shows a wider range of problems. Studies that look at how different types of porn affect peop
Eascra Biotech, a startup that builds tiny delivery machines for medicines, has hired Dr. Anne Yau as a Life Science Research Scientist. She will work in the company’s preclinical laboratory at the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives facility in Worcester, where researchers test new tools before
Around the world, religious faith remains a powerful force—yet it’s complicated. Faith groups often split apart over differences, and in some places, believers face persecution. Some religious leaders have even betrayed their followers through abuse or dishonesty. These issues make the conversation
The idea that America’s founders built a Christian nation gets repeated often, but history isn’t that simple. Many key figures in early U. S. leadership weren’t strict Christians. Some rejected core beliefs, while others stayed vague—leaving room for debate even among experts. This complicates the p
