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(RNS) — The fast-evolving list was met with blowback from critics who suggested its changes were an attempt to impose Christian nationalism on the military.... Read more »

(RNS) — Why the Department of Defense's recent decision to eliminate more than 180 religious affiliation codes has me deeply concerned. ... Read more »

(RNS) — The caucus targeting Sharia, or Islamic religious law, harkens back to anti-Muslim movements that flourished during the post-9/11 era and the early 2010s. ... Read more »

ORLANDO, Florida (RNS) — More than 11,000 Southern Baptist church representatives will gather in Orlando this week, where they will debate women pastors and send out missionaries.... Read more »

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — June Pride celebrations, which often include parades, festivals and performances, began in 1970 to mark the first anniversary of the violent police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a New York City gay bar, and have since expanded to cities worldwide.... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — New York has Ben Stiller, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan among its superfans; San Antonio has a group of nuns who wear Spurs jerseys over their habits. It's a relationship that goes back at least 20 years or so, and to the sisters it makes perfect sense.... Read more »

(The Conversation) — For the Greeks, sophrosyne was an ideal second to none. It’s just as important today, in an age of internet addiction and misinformation – but harder to come by.... Read more »

(RNS) — In recent weeks, nearly half of the few hundred remaining Baha’is in Qatar have been threatened with detentions, non-renewal of work permits and forceful deportation.... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Thousands gathered for the Texas event as young women increasingly abandon religion.... Read more »

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock reportedly tried to mount a political comeback and aligned himself with anti-LGBTQ+ allies to do so.... Read more »

The Department of Defense recently slashed the number of individual religious affiliations that military members can claim from 211 to 31.... Read more »

Murry Foust's family is launching a scholarship in his name, "to honor their love of art.”... Read more »

The judge found that putting women in men's prison puts them in danger.... Read more »

Nevertheless, it's still part of a troubling trend.... Read more »

Jean created a whopping 500 looks for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."... Read more »

Medical providers statewide have said that such exams are unnecessary and invasive.... Read more »

She tore them apart for allegedly withholding information while demanding trans kids' medical records.... Read more »

Companies that once boasted they were LGBTQ+ friendly are jettisoning their support to protect their bottom line.... Read more »

Trump and the lesbian comedian have been public feuding since 2006.... Read more »

Rep. Seth Moulton has gotten notoriety in the community for his comments on Democrats being too "afraid" to oppose trans kids in sports.... Read more »

She almost ruined the women's wedding by trying to cancel at the last minute.... Read more »

"They're crooked! Just like how you're crooked! The press is crooked! Meet the Press is crooked!"... Read more »

“You’re not assessing dementia. That means you’re monitoring dementia.”... Read more »

Tandem freefall jumps — when an expert parachute jumper carries a passenger to the ground — are one of the rarest skills in special operations. The post Rescue mission to remote Atlantic island included rare tandem jump appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Bareen Dzayee, a former sailor, and two other men are accused of providing more than $2,000 to a person whom they believed was with ISIS in order to pay for weapons. The post Navy veteran accused of trying to use crypto to send ISIS money for drone, RPG attack on... Read more »

$33,000 worth of gear was reportedly stolen from inside a rental vehicle. The post Army searching for $33,000 in helicopter gear, radios stolen from rental car in Oregon appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The Army’s new standardized Mortars App can carry out fire support on an Android smart phone. The post The Army has a mobile app that helps soldiers adjust mortar fire appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The new Grizzly weapons system can fire both Hellfire and AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles, is relatively light and maneuverable and meant for base defense. The post The Army’s latest anti-drone tool fires missiles from a cargo container appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

A major garrison in Europe issued a travel advisory to troops warning of penalties after France outlawed nicotine pouches. The post Army warns soldiers: No Zyn in France, please appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The Department of Defense called the previous faith and belief codes system “unmanageable” and argued the change is a mostly administrative update. The post Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from recognized religion list appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Under the new criteria, soldiers may only request religious waivers for grooming and uniform standards based on “sincerely held religious beliefs.” The post Army lays out criteria for evaluating religious waivers for beards appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

If an execution order is signed by the president, military death row inmates would be transported to Federal Correctional Institution, Terre Haute in Indiana. The post Army’s plan for military death row executions is named ‘Operation Resolute Justice’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

“The U.S. Aire Furce has placed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, integrity, and abilities of Pizza Cat.” The post Air Force promotes ‘Pizza Cat’ to ‘Senior Meowster Sergeant’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Observers in China think America’s sixth-generation fighter could either be a costly boondoggle or a cutting-edge threat. The post What is China’s government saying about the F-47? appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Capt. Wendel Penetrante, Capt. Edwin Catubig and Master Chief Petty Officer Thomas Dean Howell were relieved on Wednesday. No specific reason for their firing has been given. The post Navy fires entire leadership team of ship repair facility in Japan appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requiring that officers and senior enlisted leaders demonstrate their “joint warfighting ability” for advancement. The post Hegseth directs ‘joint warfighting ability’ be considered for officer, NCO promotions appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The service is testing a pilot program where sailors can swipe their meal cards at restaurants on base — with the intent of one day moving to chain restaurants. The post Navy wants to let sailors use meal cards at restaurants on base appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Latest data shows an atmospheric transition in the tropical stratosphere, expected to align with the upcoming El Niño towards Fall and Winter 2026/2027. Real-time observations … The post A Major Stratospheric Wind Shift Is Underway, Shaping the Winter 2026/2027 Forecast with the Emerging El Niño by author Andrej Flis appeared... Read more »

While Europe is no stranger to intense summer heat, the end-of-May 2026 heatwave was something else! The astonishing intensity of the heat dome and its … The post Recap: Europe’s Historic May Records Overwritten by Early-Season Heat Dome by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

The 2026 North American summer season is entering a critical transition phase. Latest data confirms that a strong El Niño event is not only developing … The post First El Niño Impacts Now Detected in the June Weather Forecast for the United States and Canada by author Andrej Flis appeared... Read more »

Europe is facing a dramatic synoptic turnaround sweeping across the continent, driven by a powerful upper-level subtropical ridge building northward from Africa. A classic, highly … The post Heat Dome Update: Europe Braces for Record-Breaking Late May Heatwave by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

The upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be heavily influenced by a rapid transition in the tropical Pacific. Latest ocean data confirms that … The post Latest Data Shows a Significant El Niño Impact on the 2026 Hurricane Season and U.S. Landfalls by author Andrej Flis appeared first... Read more »

Just days after an unseasonably cold, multi-day Arctic intrusion that perfectly aligned with the traditional mid-May “Ice Saints” period, a complete reversal of the synoptic … The post Europe Braces for Late-May Heatwave as a Record-Challenging Heat Dome Develops by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

The transition into the Summer 2026 season is being defined by a rapid warming acceleration in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Latest analysis reveals a significant … The post How Will the 2026 Super El Niño Impact Summer Weather Patterns Across North America and Europe? by author Andrej Flis appeared first... Read more »

The atmosphere is currently undergoing a significant transition as a deep upper-level trough moves through the heart of the European continent. Bringing much colder air … The post The Big Chill: Europe’s Cold Trough Slams South, Severe Weather Follows by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

UPDATE May 28th, 2026: First El Niño Impacts Detected as June Forecast Shows a Weather Pattern Shift across the United States and Canada A major … The post Atmospheric Code Red: 2026 Super El Niño Now Trending Toward Record-Breaking Intensity by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

The transition into Summer 2026 is being defined by rapid, significant changes in the oceans and the atmosphere. Latest oceanic analysis and forecast data confirms … The post Summer 2026 Forecast Shift: New Data Shows a Stronger El Niño Impact Than Previously Expected by author Andrej Flis appeared first on... Read more »

The Pursuit of Power — Severe Weather Calendar 2026 showcases Europe’s leading storm chasers through their most powerful weather imagery. The tenth month, October 2026, … The post Through the Eyes of Christophe Suarez: Featured Photographer in the ‘Pursuit of Power’ SWE Calendar (October 2026) by author Marko Korosec appeared... Read more »

This guide will help you navigate the Severe Weather Europe (SWE) Satellite, Radar, and Lightning interface, a professional-grade tool designed for real-time monitoring of convective … The post The Storm Watcher’s Playbook: Navigating the SWE Real-Time Weather Interface by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

A rare late-April Arctic cold air mass intrusion is set to plunge temperatures across Eastern and Southeastern Europe, bringing a high risk of damaging frost … The post A Powerful Omega Block is Funneling an Arctic air Intrusion into Europe, Threatening the 2026 Growing Season by author Marko Korosec appeared... Read more »

Arctic sea ice is currently experiencing a significant deficit, with the latest satellite observations revealing the second-lowest extent on record for mid-April. This early-season trend … The post Latest Forecast: Super El Niño to Influence Arctic Sea Ice Loss and Raise Winter Weather Risks for 2026/2027 by author Andrej Flis... Read more »

"Starting today, lawmakers, regulators, and licensed providers must begin putting patients’ needs first." The post Alabama: Following Years of Delays, Patients Can Finally Access Authorized Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"This emergency regulation will help more Kentuckians reclaim their lives through safe, nonaddictive medical cannabis.” Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said. The post Kentucky: Governor Issues Executive Order Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"Sealing these records from public view is a logical and overdue step and will provide Alaskans with greater access to jobs, housing, education, and other economic opportunities." The post Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Under current law, possessing up to one ounce of cannabis is legal, but possessing between one and two ounces is classified as a criminal misdemeanor – punishable by up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. The post Vermont: Lawmakers Advance Bill to Governor Doubling Adult-Use Marijuana Possession... Read more »

"These findings add to the already robust evidence documenting the opioid-sparing effects of cannabis and highlight the role legal cannabis access can play in mitigating the public health burden associated with the use of prescription and non-prescription opiates." The post Analysis: Opioid Overdoses Decrease Following Enactment of Marijuana Legalization Laws... Read more »

"Liberalizing marijuana laws continues to be a policy that is widely favored by voters. Elected officials who refuse to take action to end cannabis criminalization, or who vote stand in the way of these reform efforts, do so at their own political peril.” The post Pew Poll: Marijuana Prohibition Is... Read more »

NORML argues that the hearing record will be incomplete unless it includes the perspective of adult cannabis consumers — the constituency NORML has represented for more than fifty years. The post NORML Seeks Seat at DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, Says Consumers Must Be Represented appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Supporting NORML matters more now than ever before. This isn’t about protecting Wall Street weed profits. It’s about finishing the fight for justice, equity, and freedom. The post Why Your Support for NORML Matters More Than Ever appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"Representative Barney Frank was one of the earliest supporters of marijuana legalization in Congress. He consistently argued that prosecuting marijuana users was a waste of law enforcement resources, an infringement on personal liberty, and an issue better handled at the state level." The post NORML Remembers Congressman Barney Frank appeared... Read more »

Ohio voters are witnessing a battle of campaign television ads as each Senate candidate tries to tie the other to Jeffrey Epstein -- by way of donations from those with some link to the late convicted sex offender. The post Ohio Senate Candidates Spar Over Donations Tied, Loosely or Not,... Read more »

Legislative efforts to make daylight saving time permanent year round got a boost with support from President Donald Trump, who criticized the twice-yearly clock switching as cost-prohibitive. But there is no strong evidence that Trump's solution -- switching permanently to daylight saving time -- would provide the economic boost Trump... Read more »

In a May 16 Truth Social post, President Donald Trump cited updated climate change scenarios to misleadingly claim that experts had “admitted” prior climate change projections “were WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!” The regularly scheduled revision reflects in part the progress the world has made on moving away from fossil fuels. The... Read more »

The Trump administration says it's working to reduce the amount of fraud in federal government programs. However, fiscal experts have said that those reductions alone won't "save" the Social Security program or result in "a balanced budget," as President Donald Trump has falsely suggested.  The post Stopping Fraud Won’t ‘Save’... Read more »

In defending his record on measles, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. twice said during a recent Senate hearing, “We promote" the measles vaccine. While it’s true that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend the shot, Kennedy has rarely made an unequivocal endorsement... Read more »

Maryland election officials are mailing replacement ballots to voters after a vendor error led to some voters receiving a mail-in ballot for the wrong political party's primary in June. However, in criticizing the mix-up, President Donald Trump distorted the facts to claim that 500,000 “fake,” "corrupt" and "illegal" ballots had... Read more »

The Food and Drug Administration in recent months has approved a small number of drugs quite quickly under a new expedited review program. But Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overstated the impact of the program by making misleading comparisons to the pace of drug approvals... Read more »

A TV ad attacking incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn for supporting "Muslim mass immigration" misleadingly cites a 2021 quote from Cornyn about certain Afghan refugees and claims that "Cornyn has a special place in his heart for radical Islam." The post Ad in Texas GOP Runoff Attacks Cornyn on Immigration,... Read more »

President Donald Trump on multiple occasions has assured the public that high gasoline prices will “rapidly” or “quickly” decline “as soon as” the war with Iran ends. Energy experts told us that prices will start to fall when the conflict is resolved, but it could take many months before the... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information President Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. Attorney General, after Blanche has spent months leading the Justice Department in an interim capacity. The nomination was sent to the U.S. Senate today, with the White House listing “Todd Blanche,... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information By John Carmichael New Jersey’s cannabis market has matured quickly. The state generated an estimated $1.38 billion in legal cannabis retail sales in 2025 — a 33 percent increase year over year — supported by more than 230 licensed dispensaries now operating... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new study published by Brain, Behavior, & Immunity found that cannabis use was associated with reduced levels of several inflammation-related proteins among people living with HIV. Researchers from Radboud University and Radboudumc in the Netherlands, the Helmholtz-Centre for Infection Research and... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The global CBD isolate market is projected to reach $9.2 billion by 2033, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to a new report from Verified Market Research. The report projects the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information New Mexico’s legal marijuana market sold $48,733,374.96 worth of products in May, bringing the state’s total for 2026 to nearly $250 million. According to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Division, adult-use marijuana sales accounted for the large majority of May’s total,... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Three separate medical cannabis bills have been scheduled for a public hearing on July 2 in Washington D.C., including measures to extend conditional license timelines, create a retailer craft preparation endorsement and allow certain alcohol manufacturers to produce nonalcoholic medical cannabis beverages.... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has featured almost every form of reckless behavior imaginable, but marijuana is not as central to the show as alcohol, cocaine, pills or the gang’s many self-destructive schemes. Still, the long-running FX/FXX comedy has included several memorable... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information   Few mainstream sitcoms are as closely associated with marijuana as That ’70s Show. Even though the series rarely showed the drug directly or even said the word out loud, the show’s marijuana humor became one of its defining traits, while also... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California’s Department of Cannabis Control has adopted emergency regulations allowing certain marijuana retailers to separate their adult-use and medical license designations in response to federal rescheduling. The emergency rules apply to licensees currently authorized to conduct retail activity under a combined adult-use... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information TerrAscend Corp. has scheduled a special meeting of shareholders as the company prepares for a potential uplisting to a major U.S. stock exchange. The company announced today that it has filed notice to hold the special meeting on August 24, with shareholders... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A federal bill that would create a national regulatory framework for cannabinoid hemp products has gained new support in the U.S. House. The Hemp Enforcement, Modernization, and Protection Act, filed as House Resolution 7212, now has eight total sponsors, including the primary... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation to restart parts of the state’s cannabis retail licensing process, passing the measure today in a 34 to 3 vote. Senate Bill 3313 would amend the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by revising provisions related to... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A long-term observational study published this week in Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior found that purified cannabidiol (CBD) was well tolerated and associated with sustained improvements in children with severe autism spectrum disorder. The study was conducted by researchers from Equipo de Neurodesarrollo... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced today that its subordinate voting shares have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the first U.S. marijuana company to list on a major U.S. exchange. The company said its shares are expected... Read more »