Maria Corina Machado visited Spain to talk about Venezuela’s future. The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offered her a meeting, but she turned it down because the timing wasn’t right. Sanchez said he still welcomes her whenever she decides to come. Machado’s choice shows a gap between
Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began
Waynesboro faced serious challenges this past winter as demand for shelter skyrocketed. A local group called WARM opened its doors to 198 adults during the 18-week cold season ending March 30. These individuals didn’t just stop by occasionally—they came 4, 308 times total, averaging over 20 visits e
NPR often calls Iran a "regime" but calls other governments just "governments. " It’s a simple word difference, but it shows how news organizations pick sides. Look at Israel, for example: it holds elections but only for about half its population. Meanwhile, Iran holds real elections across its whol
Louisiana’s governor recently shared his thoughts on the state’s sports scene and upcoming elections during a radio interview. Among the topics discussed were LSU’s athletic budget struggles, the future of a high-profile golf event, and shifting political dynamics in Washington. His comments reveale
For the first time in 25 years, U. S. men aged 18 to 29 now say religion matters more to them than women their age do. In 2022, only 28% of young men called religion “very important, ” but by 2024 that number jumped to 42%. Young women stayed flat around 30%. A 14-point rise in just two years looks
Alabama lawmakers had a simple task last session: pass a bill that would stop tech companies from using AI to create and share sexual images of people without their consent. Instead, the bill died in committee, leaving Alabamians—especially women and kids—vulnerable to a growing problem. Right now,
A new poll shows a big jump in how many young men think religion is “very important. ” The survey asked people between 18 and 30 about their beliefs. More than a third of the men said faith plays a big role in their lives, up from just under half a year ago. The change is notable because it shifts
The debate is heating up inside churches across the nation. Many believers wonder whether backing strict immigration rules matches their faith’s teachings about compassion and justice. Some leaders point to biblical passages that speak of war or judgment, using them to support the current policy.
Recent data shows a surprising shift among young men in America. More are saying religion plays a big role in their lives than young women—a rare reversal in the past 25 years. In 2024, 42% of men aged 18-29 called religion "very important, " up from just 28% two years earlier. Meanwhile, young wome
