Research suggests that showing up to religious services once a month connects to slight improvements in certain aspects of well-being. But these findings come with a big asterisk: the link isn’t necessarily cause and effect. Scientists dug into six years of survey data from New Zealand to explore if
A tweet from a journalist has got people talking online. It mentions a cricketer from Uttar Pradesh and an anchor from the same state’s T20 league. The journalist says the cricketer is in a relationship with the anchor and has asked her to memorize Quran verses and delete some photos from her Instag
Mercyhurst University moved up to Division I sports but still struggles to fill the stands. One big reason? Parking. The rink sits in the middle of campus with just one tiny lot that holds about 50 cars. When big games happen, that lot gets taken over for tailgating. The next option is a lot near th
Transgender Iowans often skip meals because they don’t trust pantries to welcome them. This quiet crisis bubbled up in 2020 when a state legislator and pastor noticed how many trans neighbors avoided food help due to safety worries. The same leader once called out Iowa’s leadership as “mostly white,
A sudden downpour turned the Tallmadge Invitational track meet into a one-and-done event on April 24. The meet was supposed to give local high school athletes a chance to compete, but rainwater soaked the track and stands, forcing organizers to call it quits after just one event. The meet didn’t eve
Last year, Chicago saw a sharp rise in federal immigration raids under a program called Operation Midway Blitz. The surge led to thousands of arrests and clashes between agents and locals. But this wasn’t just about immigration—it was about how agents did their jobs. A state commission, set up by Il
Panama finds itself stuck between two powerful nations after a court decision ended a major port operator's contract. The government stepped in to manage the ports temporarily, but the original company plans to challenge this in international court. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have been detaining
Outside FIFA’s meeting in Vancouver, a small but determined group of Iranians made their voices heard. They argue the country’s soccer squad doesn’t belong at the World Cup—not because the players lack skill, but because they see the team as a tool of a government many Iranians reject. Protesters wa
The United States might stop depending on China for critical display parts by using tariffs on digital screens. A policy group led by Dmitri Alperovitch, co‑founder of CrowdStrike, suggests this in a recent report. Experts have warned that China’s growing share of display production could make it ha
Jack Lowden, known for his roles as spies and warriors, now steps into the world of modern politics in a short film that turns satire into social commentary. The piece follows Gavin Lyle, a middle‑England family man who has built his fortune in private care homes and now seeks public office. Lyle is
