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(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Pope Francis visiting Asia, the annual meeting of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and more. The post Photos of the Week: Francis visits Asia; National Baptists meet appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

(RNS) — 'I don’t just consider a candidate’s words, I look at their actions and what they have done,' said the Rev. Franklin Graham. The post Trump’s abortion pivot hasn’t shaken evangelical Christian leaders’ support appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

(RNS) — It is the book that you need to read right now. It will change your view of Judaism and of the world itself. The post Rabbi Irving Greenberg’s life work celebrating Judaism summed up in new book appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

(RNS) — Known as the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, the refurbished two-story clapboard home will further the kind of progressive social causes Murray, who died in 1985, championed. The post Center honoring trailblazing lawyer, civil rights activist and priest opens in Durham appeared first on Religion News... Read more »

(RNS) — Disqualified challengers hoped sufficient ‘no’ votes would cause the election process to restart. The post National Baptists choose Connecticut pastor Boise Kimber as next president appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

Pacific School of Religion The post Pacific School of Religion (PSR) presents: Queering the 2024 Vote appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

(RNS) — At a conference at the Vatican, physicists and theologians made the case for cooperation between faith and science. The post At Vatican, physicists and theologians join forces to answer life’s big questions appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

Interfaith America The post Governors champion Interfaith America’s Faith in Elections Playbook, urge faith communities to safeguard democracy appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

(The Conversation) — In 1966, the assertion of Black power was grounded in an appeal to the founding principles of the United States. Black church leaders called for healing internal divisions through engagement. The post Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the ‘60s – but it was dramatically... Read more »

He told the judge his son preferred playing with Barbie dolls and kitchen sets to robots, cars, and soccer balls, so he punched him in the face.... Read more »

The new documentary about a writer's transition and her friendship with comedian Will Ferrell is moving and timely.... Read more »

He regularly shared a bed with men and wrote love letters to his closest mate.... Read more »

This claim has been parroted by himself and Trump before, and has been debunked repeatedly... Read more »

She has been relieved of her duties.... Read more »

Trump merch is really hot this election season — like, dumpster fire hot!... Read more »

He called NFL fans "high school-educated alcoholics" and "mouth breathers" while being secretly recorded.... Read more »

Rubin says that he's the victim here.... Read more »

“A lot of them are proud of what they did, and it’s wrong," the victim's mother said.... Read more »

The singer brought a trans fan up on stage to celebrate how they've helped each other... Read more »

"Our goal is to ensure consumers are getting the value that was promised to them," Buttigieg said.... Read more »

It is the 6th large U.S. company to recently roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.... Read more »

The questions are a "major development" for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in Census Bureau data.... Read more »

The couple got a Vogue shoot commemorating the "very gay and very Jewish" nuptials.... Read more »

Members of the 212th Rescue Squadron responded to multiple plane crashes over Labor Day Weekend, deploying across the state to help stranded survivors. The post Alaska National Guardsmen jump twice to rescue 3 people in a day appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

A lucky break for a Marine veteran on the “Kill Tony” comedy show helped the family of a fallen scout sniper connect with their loved one's teammates. The post A Marine went on a comedy podcast. The sister of a fallen scout sniper was listening. appeared first on Task &... Read more »

For most Space Force guardians, the earliest they can expect to get the service’s dress uniform is December 2025. The post After nearly 5 years, the Space Force still can’t get its own dress uniforms for most guardians appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The U.S. military is funding the study to help improve Ukrainian military and civilian medical care, and to assist with the Pentagon’s own planning of future large-scale combat operations. The post Pentagon to study antibiotic-resistant wounds in Ukraine to plan for future wars appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro made comments while in London that violated restrictions on federal employees engaging in political activities while on duty, an investigation found. The post Navy secretary who praised Biden, disparaged Trump broke federal law, investigation finds appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The former cadets allege that the Coast Guard’s negligence caused them to be “severely and irreparably harmed” despite the academy’s responsibility for its students. The post 13 former cadets accuse Coast Guard Academy of negligence in handling sexual assaults appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

A U.S. Navy sailor was detained in Venezuela on or about Aug. 30. No information was immediately available about why he was there. The post Another service member detained while on unauthorized travel, this time in Venezuela appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The Navy and Coast Guard spent three days coming to the assistance of a woman and her child aboard a stricken sailboat as a hurricane bore down on the vessel. The post Navy, Coast Guard, save mother, child stranded at sea as hurricane approaches appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

U.S. Air Force rescue troops ran a mass casualty evacuation with military forces from Australia, France and Papua New Guinea. The post The Air Force simulated a mass casualty evacuation on a Pacific island appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Astronaut and Space Force Col. Nick Hague will lead a NASA mission later this month to the International Space Station. The post A Space Force guardian will lead the mission to bring back stranded space station crew appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The Battle of Jutland hockey tournament is a way for disabled veterans from around the world to compete while forging bonds that surpass the flag on their shoulders. The post Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

A cable on a crew member's helmet snagged a lever that killed an Osprey's engine in mid-flight, while a parking mishap struck two other CV-22s. The post An Air Force special ops squadron damaged three Ospreys in five days appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Investigators say a soldier created and spread explicit images of children generated by artificial intelligence, but its unclear what federal or military law, if any, covers them. The post Soldier’s arrest highlights growing issue of AI-created explicit material appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The group behind the attack, the Turkish Youth Union, has done this at least two other times to U.S. troops in the country. The post Marines in Turkey step in when two of their own assaulted on the street appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The collapse of the long-lasting heat dome and an extensive, historic warm period over a large part of Europe has finally happened; the autumn season … The post Mediterranean marine heatwave forecast to result in massive autumn rainfall across central Europe through mid-September by author Marko Korosec appeared first on... Read more »

September starts with nice and dry fall weather, but more dramatic weather changes are shaping up on the horizon late this week and over the … The post Parts of the U.S. braces for the first significant cold air mass intrusion of the Fall season 2024 by author Marko Korosec... Read more »

A unique rainfall event is currently unfolding across the Sahara desert, one of the driest places on Earth. The amount of rainfall might not seem … The post Unexpected Rainfall in the Sahara desert: A Climate Mystery Unfolds by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

Winter 2024/2025 snowfall predictions show a global weather signal from a weak La Niña, now starting to appear in the Pacific, getting ready for Winter. … The post Winter 2024/2025 First Snowfall Predictions: Under the Jet Stream shift of the cold La Niña by author Andrej Flis appeared first on... Read more »

The much hotter-than-normal summer season of 2024 has just ended, but weather across Europe remains sweltering hot. Thanks to an extensive heat dome dominating much … The post September 2024 starts with record-breaking heatwave; unusually hot weather continues for another week by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »

Mammatus clouds are probably the most unusual and distinctive cloud formations. They form on the underside of a thunderstorm’s anvil. Their name comes from the … The post The beauty and mystery of mammatus clouds by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

Seasonal weather in the United States and Europe depends strongly on the North Atlantic Ocean currents, specifically the Gulf Stream. For that reason, it is … The post Why the Gulf Stream Matters: Understanding Its Influence on U.S. and European Weather and how it Works by author Andrej Flis appeared... Read more »

A first look at the Winter 2024/2025 forecast shows the influence of a weak La Niña phase. This phase will change the usual jet stream … The post Winter Forecast 2024/2025: First long-range Predictions from Seasonal Weather models by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

Air temperature, an everyday aspect of our environment, holds profound significance in numerous facets of our lives, from daily comfort to groundbreaking scientific research. The … The post Air Temperature: From Ancient Observations to Modern Measurement Techniques by author Saša Zidar appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

An extended period of hot weather, especially when temperatures are surpassing +35 °C, it is physically challenging and presents enhanced risk for health. Sweltering weather, … The post Health risks during a heatwave and sweltering hot weather by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

Meteorological Autumn is just around the corner. Looking at the latest seasonal forecast, we can see clear signs of a weak La Niña emerging. Its … The post Autumn 2024 Seasonal Weather Forecast Update: The La Niña will not be as strong as previously expected by author Andrej Flis appeared... Read more »

After a short break, the next Atlantic hurricane, Ernesto, slams Bermuda this weekend. A Category 2 storm, Ernesto, is expected to bring a prolonged period … The post Hurricane Ernesto slams Bermuda. Then, it heads towards the UK and Ireland as an extratropical Atlantic storm next week by author Marko... Read more »

The convective weather processes in the atmosphere involve heating the air at the surface, lifting it from the Earth’s surface upwards. As the warm air … The post Spotting convective weather: clouds and thunderstorms by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

Mark your calendars for a spectacular celestial fireworks display in the coming days; Perseids are coming up! The Perseid meteor shower peaks on Monday, August … The post Experience the spectacular Perseid meteor shower 2024 by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

WORDS BY MALIK HADDINGTON-AHMED PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIGGA ELLA AND SUNNA BEN SPECIAL THANKS TO GUNNLAUGUR BRAGI BJÖRNSSON, BUSINESS ICELAND AND VISIT ICELAND In 2024, Iceland secured the #2 spot on ILGA… The post Iceland: Celebrating “the world’s biggest small Pride” in the LGBTQ+ haven you didn’t know about appeared first on... Read more »

In an exclusive conversation for GAY TIMES, Sevdaliza speaks with Pabllo Vittar about their historic single ‘Alibi’, why she’s always felt “closer to drag queens and trans women” and representing “true Persian… The post Alibi, trans unity and making drag history: Sevdaliza in conversation with Pabllo Vittar appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

“Check your engines and assemble the crew,” because we have a release date for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.  According to the BBC, season six will sashay onto our screens on… The post Here’s when Drag Race UK season 6 premieres on the BBC appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

The first clip has been released from Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming LGBTQIA+ period drama, Queer.  In the one-minute clip, Daniel Craig’s character William Lee enters a bar, where he spots Drew Starkey’s… The post Luca Guadagnino’s Queer: Daniel Craig flirts with Drew Starkey in first look appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

The rising musician finds his feet on a debut album which explores ‘losing the breakup’ and creative misdirections turned good. Words by Zoya Raza-Sheikh If you’ve listened to his music, it… The post After stumbling upon viral success, Dhruv is learning to trust his intuition appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Attendees including Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Olly Alexander, Big Brother winner Nadia, pop-starlet Mabel and queer songwriting veteran MNEK came out to celebrate Munroe Bergdorf’s birthday at Mayfair hotspot Apollo’s Muse. PHOTOGRAPHY… The post Inside Munroe Bergdorf’s star-studded birthday with LGBTQ+ icons appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

British hyper-rocker montykeates is back with another subversive anthem. On his new banger ‘WORTH LESS’, the 22-year-old rising star continues to blend DnB, electro and rock as he expresses his… The post montykeates releases electrifying new single WORTH LESS appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

In the words of Laganja Estranja, “C’mon season 6, let’s get sickening!” because the new cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is here, H-E-R-E, here! On 3 September, BBC Three unveiled… The post Drag Race UK: Meet the 12 fierce queens of season 6 appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film Queer will see Daniel Craig have “sensual” sex scenes with both Drew Starkey and Omar Apollo. The 1940’s romantic drama stars the James Bond icon as… The post Queer: Omar Apollo and Drew Starkey tease “sensual” sex scenes with Daniel Craig appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Nearly 40 years ago, advocates made the case to the DEA’s own judge that cannabis did not meet the definition of a Schedule I controlled substance. Their case is exponentially stronger now. The post NORML Op-Ed: DEA’s Marijuana Hearing Is a Good Opportunity for Advocates To Make the Case for... Read more »

Statewide polling indicates that between 70 percent and 80 percent of Nebraskans support legalizing medical marijuana access. The post Nebraska: Voters To Decide on Medical Cannabis Access Measures appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Justices determined, "Marijuana user or not, [the defendant] is a member of our political community and thus has a presumptive right to bear arms. By infringing on that right, 922(g)(3) contradicts the Second Amendment’s plain text.” The post Federal Appeals Court Once Again Rejects Blanket Gun Ban for Cannabis Consumers... Read more »

There’s no doubt that the outcomes of this coming election will have major implications for the future of marijuana policy reform. The post Marijuana Is on the Ballot This November appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

The hearing is scheduled to commence on Monday, December 2, 2024. The post DEA Administrator Announces Intent To Hold Hearing on Marijuana’s Scheduling appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Those wedded to the status quo of cannabis criminalization have long warned that legalizing the marijuana market will result in increased adolescent use. But 10 years following the first states’ decisions to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis sales, data conclusively shows that this fear was unfounded.  The post NORML Op-Ed: A... Read more »

"In jurisdictions where state lawmakers remain resistant to repealing outdated and overly punitive marijuana possession laws, petitioning for these sort of local changes is a viable way to provide immediate relief to thousands of consumers who would otherwise face potentially life-altering repercussions resulting from a marijuana arrest and criminal record."... Read more »

In Congress, far too many politicians remain wed to the sort of “Reefer Madness” view that most voters have long since abandoned. Like Harris did, they also need to evolve their views on cannabis to more closely align with current scientific and public consensus. The post NORML Op-Ed: Like Most... Read more »

“Legalizing and regulating adult-use cannabis access is not only good policy, but it’s also good politics. State and federal politicians who continue to ignore their constituents’ sentiments on these issues do so at their own political peril.” The post Polling: Swing State Voters Overwhelmingly Back Cannabis Legalization, Other Reforms appeared... Read more »

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris each claim they helped to revive American manufacturing and that the other has hurt it. And they both select cherry-picked data points to underscore their arguments. The post Trump vs. Harris on U.S. Manufacturing appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

A pro-environment nonprofit with an affiliated PAC and super PAC. The post League of Conservation Voters appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

In her first media interview as the Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris stretched the facts on her past stance on fracking and the number of clean energy jobs created by recent legislation. The post FactChecking Harris’ CNN Interview appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

The Trump campaign wants voters to know that Vice President Kamala Harris claims to have flipped and now supports the Trump border wall — but they don’t want you to believe she’ll actually follow through. That’s misleading. The post Harris Has Not Flipped on Trump Border Wall appeared first on... Read more »

Sam Brown, the Republican Senate candidate in Nevada, has publicly supported cutting federal spending in ways that experts say would require deep cuts in popular programs. But his Democratic opponent goes too far in a TV ad that claims Brown “embraced sunsetting Medicare and Social Security.”  The post Misleading Democratic... Read more »

A liberal hybrid PAC that conducts opposition research to aid Democratic candidates and organizations. The post American Bridge 21st Century/AB PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

Vice President Kamala Harris has referred to participants in the Democratic presidential campaign as "joyful warriors," and "joy" has been a theme at the party's rallies and convention. Instagram posts, however, have falsely claimed the phrase "strength through joy," which echoes a Nazi-era program, has become a Harris campaign slogan.... Read more »

The Internal Revenue Service did not implement a new voluntary program that certain employers could have used to report tips earned by their workers. But the proposal is partly the basis for a Trump campaign TV ad that falsely claims Vice President Kamala Harris "weaponized" and "literally unleashed" the IRS... Read more »

Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics revises its monthly employment figures, which come from a survey of employers, based on more comprehensive data it obtains later from state filings. But former President Donald Trump called this year's revision a "total lie," baselessly claiming that "the Harris/Biden administration has been... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information According to polling released today, a strong majority of likely voters in Florida support Amendment 3, which would make legal marijuana a constitutional right. According to the new poll, “Support for the measure to legalize marijuana surpasses the 60% threshold: 64% plan... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division has issued a recall for marijuana products that tested positive for a banned pesticide. The tainted products were distributed by WH Agriculture, LLC, operating under the name Maggie’s Farm. According to the Cannabis Control Division, these... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued proposed emergency regulations “to protect youth from the adverse health effects of dangerous hemp products”, according to a press release. The regulations, proposed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), “strengthen California’s ability to stop... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information August’s legal marijuana sales in Missouri set a new monthly record. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there was a $111 worth of recreational marijuana sold via legal outlets in August, in addition to $15.15 worth of medical... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information According to a new report by Research and Markets, the global market for legal marijuana is valued at just over $47 billion, and is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. “2023 was something of a mixed bag for the legal... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t made marijuana an issue since becoming the Democratic nominee for president. However, there’s no doubt she would be the most pro-marijuana president in history, including being completely in support of descheduling marijuana, the key priority of many... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Tomorrow at 10am, North Carolina’s first-ever recreational marijuana store will open its doors to everyone 21 and older. Although the Great Smoky Cannabis Company is located in Cherokee, on the tribal land of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (three hours from Charlotte... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A study published recently in the journal ACR Open Rheumatology reveals that a significant number of patients with rheumatic conditions in the U.S. and Canada are substituting medical marijuana for traditional medications. Conducted by researchers from the University at Buffalo, McGill University,... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Roughly eight and a half years after Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana, nearly a million people have registered as medical marijuana patients. According to recent state data, there are 942,231 patients and caregivers registered in the state (around 5,000 being caregivers). This is... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The number of applications for medical marijuana business licenses that Kentucky received almost doubled from 2,650 on August 30, to nearly 5,000 the next day, which was the deadline. According to the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis (KOMC), there has been 4,998... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information UTHealth Houston is currently recruiting participants for a study exploring the potential of psilocybin, a compound found in “magic mushrooms,” to treat individuals with treatment-resistant depression. The study, conducted by the Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders, is part of a global... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that the hemp derivative THC-O-acetate is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. In giving their ruling, the appeals court rejected the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) position that it should be... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has nearly doubled the number of approved applications for marijuana retail licenses, while simultaneously capping the number of cannabis retail outlets in the state’s three largest cities. While approving 121 new store applications, the DCC ruled... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A groundbreaking study published in the per reviewed journal Neurotherapeutics shows that a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) may offer new hope for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). “A combination of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) at non-psychoactive doses was previously... Read more »