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May 03 2026RELIGION

Evangelicals Split Over Immigration: A New Take on a Divided Faith

A recent discussion explores how American evangelical Christians are divided when it comes to enforcing immigration laws. The conversation began with two experts who regularly think about how religion and government should interact. One is a long‑time religion reporter, the other leads a group that

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May 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Kentucky Derby

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby turned into a star‑filled spectacle, with a mix of athletes, musicians and internet personalities lining the grandstands at Churchill Downs. The event drew a diverse group of attendees, from former NFL stars to pop singers and social media influencers, each

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Wild West Life: Crafting Your Own Outlaw Story

The game lets players step into the shoes of Arthur Morgan, a man who balances loyalty with lawlessness. In the original story, crime is sometimes necessary to protect loved ones, but a clear code of conduct remains. What if you could play as someone who has no such moral anchor? A mod called

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May 03 2026HEALTH

Testing How Well Movement Skills Are Measured in Kids and Teens

Back in 2023 researchers released a fresh way to check how well young people move. Called the BOT-3 Movement Fundamentals Score, it asks kids and adults aged four up to twenty-five to perform simple tasks such as hopping on one leg or catching a ball. The creators first ran the test on over twelve h

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May 03 2026SCIENCE

Hidden worlds in everyday machines surprise scientists

A strange black substance found in a research ship's steering system turned out to be more than just dirt. After a routine algae-tracking mission in the Great Lakes, crew members spotted a tar-like leak coming from the vessel's rudder shaft - the mechanical part that controls steering. Instead of ig

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May 03 2026HEALTH

Checking Breathing Tubes in the ICU: Better Ways to Spot Problems Early

When someone in the ICU has a breathing tube, their voice box often gets damaged. This can cause big problems like food or liquid going down the wrong way or weak coughs. Normally, doctors check these issues with stethoscopes or guesswork, which isn’t always reliable. But new tools like tiny scopes

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May 03 2026FINANCE

Real Estate Investments Worth a Second Look

Investing in real estate through REITs can feel like hunting for hidden gems. Some stocks fly under the radar despite strong fundamentals. Two names keep popping up in discussions: one is a major player in office spaces, while the other specializes in industrial properties. Both have shown resilienc

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Soldiers suspected in Mali’s recent militant attacks as violence spreads

Last week’s surprise attacks on multiple Malian military bases revealed cracks in the country’s security. Five soldiers—three still serving, one retired, and one recently dismissed—are now under investigation for possibly helping militants tied to al Qaeda and Tuareg separatists. One of the accused,

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Money in politics: who really wins the fundraising race?

Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen

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