In a recent escalation, Israeli forces killed five Palestinians, including two young boys, in different parts of Gaza. This happened while the U. S. is trying to push forward a peace plan that has so far made little progress. The deaths occurred in central and southern Gaza. Three people, including
Latin America, once a Catholic stronghold, is seeing a significant shift in religious affiliation. Recent surveys reveal that the number of people identifying as Catholic has dropped in six major countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This decline is notable, with Catholici
Jo-El Lopez, a 60-year-old painter from Paterson, NJ, has a unique way of blending technology and religion in his art. His latest exhibit, "Digital Divine, " at the Morris Museum, showcases his work from the past decade, exploring themes of technology and faith. Lopez's art is not about AI itself, b
New Jersey is in a tough spot when it comes to electricity. The state is struggling with high costs and a grid that can't keep up. Governor Mikie Sherrill just declared a state of emergency to tackle this problem. She signed two big orders right after her inauguration. One is about making more sola
In the heart of the West Bank, a new Israeli settlement named Yatziv has emerged, marking a significant victory for the settler movement. This transformation from a small outpost to a fully recognized settlement happened astonishingly fast, within just a month. The area, overlooking the Palestinian
Ann Lee, a figure often overlooked in history, was a pioneer in her own right. She founded the Shaker movement, a religious sect that stood out for its progressive ideals. The Shakers believed in creating a community where everyone was treated equally and lived peacefully. This idea was radical for
AI is changing the way we use words, laws, and faith. A well-known historian recently spoke about this at a big meeting. He said that AI might take over these areas because they all depend on language. Humans have always used words to work together and build societies. But now, AI can also use words
Israel has taken a strong step against the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees. They destroyed two UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem. One was an office in Sheikh Jarrah, and the other was a school in Qalandia. This is part of a bigger plan to stop UNRWA from working in areas Israel controls. UNR
The idea that healthy meals can be had for just $3 has sparked a heated discussion. The Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, recently claimed that the new food guidelines from the Trump administration allow for affordable, nutritious eating. She mentioned that the USDA ran over 1, 000 simulations
People's feelings of loneliness in the U. S. were looked at during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study checked how money, education, and faith affected these feelings. It turns out that people with more money and education often felt less lonely. But faith played a big role too. Faith can change how m
