On a sunny Sunday, thousands packed the National Mall for a mix of prayers, music, and speeches under the banner of "Rededicate 250. " Organizers pitched it as a national reset—bringing God and country together for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. But while supporters cheered patriotism and fai
A recent survey shows more Americans now think religion is becoming more influential in daily life. Only a few years ago, most people felt the opposite. Back in 2024, just 18% believed religion was growing stronger, but now that number has nearly doubled to 37%. Meanwhile, those who think religion i
Two tech companies just caught the attention of stock analysts, and their reactions are worth noting. Megaport saw a price target of $18. 40 from Jefferies, even though its shares were trading at $7 last week. That’s a big jump if it happens. The same firm also gave Megaport a thumbs-up earlier this
Troy, a small city in upstate New York, is having a heated debate over tiny cameras that snap pictures of every car that drives by. These aren’t just any cameras—they can read license plates, spot bumper stickers, and even notice things like gun racks. The city council thinks the mayor might be over
A construction worker in Rio Rancho got promoted in mid-2023, yet some coworkers began targeting him with insults. They used words like “half-breed” and “pocho, ” phrases that mock someone for blending into American life and not speaking Spanish well. The worker, Robert Gutierrez, told his boss this
At 45, Jessica Alba is still breaking a sweat and sharing the results. The actress and entrepreneur posted a gym selfie right after a tough workout, looking tired but proud. She wore her usual gym gear – a gray sports bra with white trim and matching leggings – and stood against a simple backdrop. H
Kaden Tennyson is a 6'6", 300-pound high school senior who throws shotput and discus—but he’s also working part-time at an ice cream shop to help cover bills. While balancing school, sports, and a side job, he faces an extra challenge: his mom’s health battles. When his manager called in a rush, he
New Jersey’s softball scene is doing something rare: mixing public and private schools in real competition. At recent tournaments, public schools like Steinert, Columbia, and Marlboro have beaten top private teams including Mount St. Dominic and Immaculate Heart. In one event, five out of six public
Behind the scenes, big investors are quietly buying XRP through special funds known as spot ETFs. Last month, these funds pulled in over $94 million—beating April’s $81 million and marking the highest monthly total since last December. The three largest funds—Bitwise’s, Canary’s, and Franklin Temple
A crypto trading system called THORChain, known for letting people swap coins across different blockchains without wrapping tokens, hit the brakes over the weekend after hackers made off with about $11 million. A vault that holds coins for trading was cracked open, and money flowed out to unknown wa
