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RELIGION NEWS
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- ● Monster truck rally or Holy Spirit Barbie party? A Missouri megachurch offers both(RNS) — The Stronger Men’s Conference made headlines after Mark Driscoll was kicked off the stage. But the church’s women’s conference may actually undermine evangelical stereotypes. The post Monster truck rally or Holy Spirit Barbie party? A Missouri megachurch offers both appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 26, 2024 - 5:16 pm
- ● ‘Oppenheimer’ may have ignored our own nuclear victims. Congress should not.(RNS) — The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expires in June. It doesn’t have to. The post ‘Oppenheimer’ may have ignored our own nuclear victims. Congress should not. appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 26, 2024 - 4:36 pm
- ● Muslim groups claim double standards in police handling of two high-profile stabbings in SydneyNEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — The boys, who are accused of following a violent extremist religious ideology, appeared in a Sydney children’s court on Thursday, with only the 14-year-old being granted bail. The post Muslim groups claim double standards in police handling of two high-profile stabbings in Sydney appeared first on... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 26, 2024 - 3:03 pm
- ● Philippine police kill an Abu Sayyaf militant implicated in 15 beheadings and other atrocitiesMANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Abu Sayyaf and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are among a few small armed groups still struggling to wage a separatist uprising in the southern Philippines. The post Philippine police kill an Abu Sayyaf militant implicated in 15 beheadings and other atrocities appeared first on... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 26, 2024 - 2:59 pm
- ● United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues(AP) — The plan would create multiple regional conferences — one for the United States and others covering areas ranging from the Philippines to Europe to Africa. The post United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 26, 2024 - 2:55 pm
- United Methodists vote to restructure worldwide church(RNS) — The plan, called ‘regionalization,’ must now go before each region, called an annual conference, for ratification by the end of 2025. The post United Methodists vote to restructure worldwide church appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 25, 2024 - 10:13 pm
- A Jan. 6 antisemite is sent to prison. What do the presidential candidates say?(RNS) — One condemns antisemitism. The other holds former Proud Boys up as victims. The post A Jan. 6 antisemite is sent to prison. What do the presidential candidates say? appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 25, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- Brandeis invites Jewish students to transfer in response to campus protests(RNS) — ‘Students elsewhere should know we welcome all — Jews and students from every background — who seek an excellent undergraduate education and an environment striving to be free of harassment and Jew-hatred to apply,’ Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz said. The post Brandeis invites Jewish students to transfer in... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 25, 2024 - 9:42 pm
- An anti-Hindutva teach-in spurs debate about Hindu representation on college campuses(RNS) — Hindu student organizations, say advocates, do not always represent the full breadth of thought within the community of young American Hindus. The post An anti-Hindutva teach-in spurs debate about Hindu representation on college campuses appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 25, 2024 - 9:05 pm
- 28th Orientale Lumen Conference scheduled for in-person and virtual participationOrientale Lumen Foundation The post 28th Orientale Lumen Conference scheduled for in-person and virtual participation appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »Source: Religion News Service | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:56 pm
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LGBTQ NEWS
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- ● Tennessee passes first-of-its-kind law attacking trans kidsLGBTQ+ advocates are rushing to help families with trans kids understand the new law.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 26, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Video● How dating apps have tried to become more trans-inclusive over the yearsOnline dating has improved for non-cisgender users, but it still has a ways to go to feel safe and accessible.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 26, 2024 - 5:02 pm
- ● “Mean, old & gay” Ellen DeGeneres is still bitter years after ending her show“I just thought, ‘Well, this is not the way I wanted to end my career, but this is the way it’s ending.’"... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 26, 2024 - 3:22 pm
- ● From high fashion to advocacy work, Myles Sexton is an icon to modelA former fashion model, Sexton has branched out to become a popular TikTok and Instagram influencer.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 26, 2024 - 2:00 pm
- ● Ron DeSantis says Florida isn’t going to follow Joe Biden’s new LGBTQ+ supportive rulesThe rules ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in schools, something the DeSantis administration has spent years creating.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 26, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- ● “Vampire facials” at unlicensed spa cause multiple women to contract HIVThe procedure claims to fix skin issues. In this case, it resulted in numerous HIV infections.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 26, 2024 - 12:00 pm
- Colorado allows anti-LGBTQ+ group to pursue law outing trans students to parentsThe group wants voters to decide whether to out kids to potentially unsupportive adults, calling it "so supportive" of LGBTQ+ kids.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 10:43 pm
- “Habitual violent offender” arrested in gruesome death of trans woman in Miami BeachThe victim, apparently homeless, was smashed in the head repeatedly with a metal pipe.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 9:00 pm
- A right-wing extremist called a “Drag Race” star a “pedo.” Now he’s paying the priceThe two victims of his libel, Simon Blake and drag queen Crystal, are both LGBTQ+ men who were subject to a homophobic slur... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 8:00 pm
- Police arrest teen suspected of killing 1 & injuring 6 in shooting at LGBTQ+ music venueThe suspect reportedly became angry after two lesbian women turned down his advances.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:00 pm
- These conservative Christian lawyers are helping states defend their abortion bansAlliance Defending Freedom has forged problematic ties with public officials.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:30 pm
- Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe join hundreds of athletes rallying the NCAA to prioritize trans inclusionThe NCAA is under mounting pressure to solidify its policy after another collegiate athletic association announced a total ban on trans women competing.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Pete Buttigieg announces a major upgrade for airline passengers"No more having to fend for yourself and jump through hoops to get your money back," Buttigieg wrote on X.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 5:00 pm
- The 2024 election is not just Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump. It’s democracy vs autocracy.1932 marked the last democratically held election in Germany until after World War II. Let's not make the same mistake. ... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 4:00 pm
- George Santos boils in rage after he was tricked into celebrating pedophiliaHe posted a vile slur directed at the woman who called him out.... Read more »Source: LGBTQ Nation | Published: April 25, 2024 - 3:30 pm
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- mp3A Master Class on Being Human | Brad Braxton and Anthony PinnIn the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, threats to our democracy, and national protests for racial justice, Black Christian Brad Braxton and Black secular humanist Anthony Pinn exchanged a thousand words a week, each to the other, exploring the philosophical and theological questions of what it means to be human.... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: July 25, 2023 - 1:00 pm
- mp3The unexpected answer to the puzzle in my head | Tom JumpTom Jump is defined by a paradox. His autism and introversion make meeting people awkward and painful. Yet the one thing he wants from life is a relationship. After years of searching, he stumbles on a solution in the last place he expected.... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: August 12, 2022 - 1:00 pm
- mp3The shadows we live in | Casey KaramanCasey Karaman never expected the biography of an urban planner to change the way he saw the world. But the nearly five years it took to work his way through that one massive biography changed his view of himself, those around him, and the way our lives are dictated by... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: July 20, 2022 - 1:00 pm
- mp3Laughter is healing | Nathan TimmelIn October of 2005, comedian Nathan Timmel was in Kandahar, Afghanistan, to perform for American forces stationed far from home. While there, he was invited to attend a Ramp Ceremony to witness the loading of a fallen soldier onto a plane to return home for burial. Two days later, he... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: June 22, 2022 - 12:00 pm
- mp3The one thing we miss most about religionWhen we asked people at an atheist convention what they missed the most after leaving religion, one word came up more than any other.... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: June 9, 2022 - 1:00 pm
- mp3Sahra's last message | Ashkan Mehr RoshanBefore the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, an Iranian activist, blogger, and translator who goes by the pseudonym Ashkan Mehr Roshan connected with an Afghan woman and freethinker. Together, they formed one of the biggest and most effective underground support communities for nonbelievers and religious minorities in the region.... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: June 1, 2022 - 1:00 pm
- mp3My tangled feelings at Ramadan | EiynahRaised in Saudi Arabia in a Muslim family of Pakistani background, and now an atheist living in Canada, Eiynah knows something about displacement, and disorientation, and the yearning for the lost familiar. Although she left Islam under her own power and is a strong critic of religion, her childhood and... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: May 25, 2022 - 1:00 pm
- mp3How an Indian film changed my son's life | Jennifer HancockLearning that she didn't know the name or work of the most famous actor in the world sent lifelong movie enthusiast Jennifer Hancock down a rabbit hole into the massive film industry of India. In the process, she found insights about love that are rarely touched in Western cinema—and solved... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: May 18, 2022 - 10:00 am
- mp3The view from our only life | Dale McGowanHow does a secular perspective change the way you see the world and your life? OnlySky's Dale McGowan asks this question of people attending the American Atheists conference in Atlanta.... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: May 13, 2022 - 1:00 pm
- mp3For which it stands | Adam LeeMost Americans don’t give a lot of thought to the Pledge of Allegiance. You were taught to say it when you were four or five, and you said it, probably in a droning voice, surrounded by 20 other droning children who likewise hadn’t thought much about it.Whether or not he... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: April 28, 2022 - 1:00 pm
- mp3The apple and the river | Jonathan MS PearcePeople are different. That’s a good thing. But in recent years, it feels like some differences have deepened to the point that we look at friends and family on social media, or even across the dinner table, saying and believing things that are just baffling to us. And we wonder:... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: February 23, 2022 - 10:00 pm
- mp3Beyond the bitter pill | Hemant Mehta and Notes from AutumnHemant Mehta has been a freethought blogger, author, and speaker for nearly 20 years now, building his blog Friendly Atheist into the largest atheist blog in the world. Just as the pandemic began, he came across a YouTube channel called Notes from Autumn. The host was a young woman and... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: February 16, 2022 - 10:00 am
- mp3Relax, it’s just the end of the world | George HrabGeorge Hrab spends an unhealthy amount of time thinking about the end of the world. And he’s pretty sure we’ve got it all wrong. Not just the zombies, but the role fear would play both before and after the collapse of civilization.... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: February 2, 2022 - 10:00 am
- mp3Chasing false wonder | Captain CassidyFrom the time she was young, Captain Cassidy heard promises of wonder. If she did this, or believed that, or avoided a long list of temptations, she would find herself smack in the middle of a world of wonder. She chased that promise from Catholic Maryland to Baptist Alabama to... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: January 26, 2022 - 12:00 pm
- mp3Getting my own story straight | Dale McGowanThere’s a story in your head, a kind of autobiography. You’ve been writing and revising it all your life. We take the chaos of information from a normal life and create a story that makes sense.Some of it might even be true.But considering who’s telling the story, it’s no surprise... Read more »Source: Human Story | Published: January 4, 2022 - 6:00 pm
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- ● One in five soldiers see sexual harassment, hardly any report itNone of the eight brigades reviewed included bullying or harassment questions on the surveys.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 26, 2024 - 9:00 am
- ● Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threatsThe sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 26, 2024 - 12:18 am
- US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questionsThe U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 25, 2024 - 9:08 pm
- US-led Gaza humanitarian aid pier comes under fire, UN officials sayThe attack marks a shaky start to the construction of the pier, a project that the U.S. is spearheading to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 25, 2024 - 8:49 pm
- Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:45 pm
- The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing MarinesWhen asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:26 pm
- Reservists say they warned of Maine killer’s decline before shootingsSix weeks before Robert Card killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, a fellow reservist told supervisors he feared Card was about to conduct a mass shooting.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:54 pm
- VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable statusVeterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 25, 2024 - 4:01 pm
- Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 25, 2024 - 2:57 pm
- No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and ChadA top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 24, 2024 - 10:24 pm
- No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bagsReusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 24, 2024 - 10:20 pm
- Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-upIn the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 24, 2024 - 9:55 pm
- Man claiming to be Delta Force veteran convicted in $20 million scamA used car salesman who never served pretended to be a Delta Force vet and offered to protect his victims from phony threats by drug cartels, for a fee.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 24, 2024 - 9:25 pm
- Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombingA new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 24, 2024 - 7:20 pm
- Best sappers: Army combat engineers win back-to-back honorsThe duo beat out 100 other pairs from 23 Army installations and 46 battalions in a competition designed to “punch them in the face.”... Read more »Source: Army Times | Published: April 24, 2024 - 1:39 pm
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TASK AND PURPOSE
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- ● A flame-throwing robot dog is on sale for under $10,000Throw Flame's robot dog equipped with its AFC flamethrower, known as the Thermonator. Photo from the company's Instagram page.The company sells a variety of devices like the TF-19 WASP, a drone with a flamethrower attachment. The post A flame-throwing robot dog is on sale for under $10,000 appeared first on... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 26, 2024 - 6:20 pm
- Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcareOver half of those enrolled in a government subsidy for discount internet are veterans or active duty troops. Now that subsidy may dry up.Millions of veterans who rely on the internet for health care may lose access at the end of April, VA officials say. The post Millions of low-income... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 25, 2024 - 10:22 pm
- 2 Marines have died within a week while on duty(Graphic courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps.).The Marines died near Camp Lejeune and at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. The post 2 Marines have died within a week while on duty appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:52 pm
- Dead Reckoning calls on ‘warrior poets’ for final anthology of veteran writingDead Reckoning is a veteran-owned publishing company that focuses on poetry written by veterans. It was founded by, from left, Keith Dow, Leo Jenkins and, far right, Tyler Carroll. Second from right is photograher Paul Alkoby. (Photo courtesy Dead Reckoning).“We hope it brings closure and peace to veterans who may... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 25, 2024 - 3:27 pm
- Army fires commander of Germany-based air defense unitArmy Lt. Col. Lt. Col. Eric Ackles, shown in this October 2023 video, was fired as commander of 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. (Staff Sgt. Paul Abacon/U.S. Army).Army Lt. Col. Eric Ackles was relieved of command following an investigation. The post Army fires commander of Germany-based air defense... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 24, 2024 - 8:20 pm
- US Special Forces are prioritizing Stinger missile training againA U.S. Army Green Beret with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), tracks his target during a field exercise hosted by the Marine Low Altitude Air Defense Unit on Sept. 9, 2021 at Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Army photo).This is one of many recent changes to the Special Forces Qualifications Course. The... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 24, 2024 - 7:55 pm
- Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglaryAir Force Lt. Col. Nicole L. Mitchell is commander of the 126th Weather Flight, a Wisconsin Air National Guard unit. She was arrested for burglary in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on April 22, 2024.Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nicole L. Mitchell is commander of the 126th Weather Flight, a Wisconsin Air... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 24, 2024 - 6:31 pm
- Over 100 ‘hidden camera’ explicit videos of US troops in Guam were uploaded to adult siteAn aerial view of U.S. Naval Base Guam shows several Navy vessels moored in Apra Harbor, March 15, 2018. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/U.S. Navy).Over 100 sexual videos of U.S. service members taken by hidden cameras at Guam Naval Base were viewable on an explicit website for at... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 24, 2024 - 6:28 pm
- US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to UkraineAir defense artillery and weapon systems are headed to Ukraine after top military officials warned in early April that that Ukrainians would be outshot 10 to 1 'in weeks.' The post US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 24, 2024 - 4:13 pm
- Navy offers some sailors $100,000 to reenlistFILE: sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta stand in formation during a remembrance ceremony for the Solomon Islands campaign. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Serianni/U.S. Navy).The Navy has surpassed its retention goal for this fiscal year so far. The post Navy offers some sailors $100,000 to... Read more »Source: Task & Purpose | Published: April 23, 2024 - 10:48 pm
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SEVERE WEATHER – EU
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- Summer 2024 Forecast Update: Under the Atmospheric impact of the shift from El Niño to La NiñaThe Summer 2024 forecast update shows a dynamic Summer pattern in the atmosphere, impacted by the transition from the warm El Niño to a cold … The post Summer 2024 Forecast Update: Under the Atmospheric impact of the shift from El Niño to La Niña by author Andrej Flis appeared... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: April 18, 2024 - 1:46 am
- Europe braces for a cold spell and snow after record-breaking heatwaveApril has continued with an astonishing warmth across Europe, with hundreds of monthly temperature records shattered across large parts of the continent. But this week, … The post Europe braces for a cold spell and snow after record-breaking heatwave by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: April 15, 2024 - 1:03 am
- The Total Solar Eclipse of 2024: A Once-in-a-Lifetime ExperienceThe long-awaited natural spectacle is finally here—the Total Solar Eclipse 2024. This coming Monday, April 8th, will be a unique and lifetime opportunity to experience … The post The Total Solar Eclipse of 2024: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: April 6, 2024 - 1:33 am
- April 2024 Weather Forecast: A wave of pressure systems creates interesting Weather patterns as we head deeper into SpringApril weather is forecast to rapidly alternate between two very different pressure patterns. A low-pressure area will influence the weather in the coming week, including … The post April 2024 Weather Forecast: A wave of pressure systems creates interesting Weather patterns as we head deeper into Spring by author Andrej... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: April 4, 2024 - 1:10 am
- Summer 2024 Forecast: Early data shows the atmosphere in a shift from El Niño into La Niña as we head into the new seasonThe first forecast trends for Summer 2024 are here, and they show a dynamic summer pattern in the atmosphere. Most of it has to do … The post Summer 2024 Forecast: Early data shows the atmosphere in a shift from El Niño into La Niña as we head into the... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: March 20, 2024 - 11:27 pm
- Weather Forecast: A Power struggle of Pressure systems starts over North America as we head into SpringMarch weather patterns over North America are forecast to undergo a real power struggle between winter and spring. Rapid changes in pressure anomalies will also … The post Weather Forecast: A Power struggle of Pressure systems starts over North America as we head into Spring by author Andrej Flis appeared... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: March 9, 2024 - 11:19 pm
- An early La Niña watch has been issued by NOAA, as the shift into a Cold ENSO phase is now forecast, impacting the 2024/2025 Weather patternsRapid changes in the oceanic and atmospheric patterns have prompted NOAA to release an official La Niña watch. This means that La Niña is expected … The post An early La Niña watch has been issued by NOAA, as the shift into a Cold ENSO phase is now forecast, impacting... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: February 29, 2024 - 2:06 am
- A Final Warming event is starting in the Stratosphere and is forecast to impact the early Spring weather in the United States and EuropeWeather patterns are changing again, this time with the help of the final warming event in the Stratosphere. The latest forecast shows a cooler and … The post A Final Warming event is starting in the Stratosphere and is forecast to impact the early Spring weather in the United States... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: February 22, 2024 - 10:40 pm
- Beyond the tipping point: The Collapse of Ocean Currents and its Weather impact on the United States and EuropeThe Atlantic Ocean currents are getting very unstable and are close to a tipping point of no return. That is what a new study shows, … The post Beyond the tipping point: The Collapse of Ocean Currents and its Weather impact on the United States and Europe by author Andrej... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: February 21, 2024 - 12:39 am
- The El Niño event breakdown has begun, with a cold ocean anomaly expanding below the surface but still impacting Spring in the U.S. and CanadaThe El Niño event has reached its peak and is now headed for a rapid breakdown, the latest data shows. But as the ocean anomalies … The post The El Niño event breakdown has begun, with a cold ocean anomaly expanding below the surface but still impacting Spring in the... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: February 13, 2024 - 12:01 am
- Deep snow blizzard for Northeast US and Nova Scotia ahead: Prepare for Winter Storm KaydenThe unseasonably warm weather across Canada and the United States is soon ending. A more progressive weather pattern will develop across North America through mid … The post Deep snow blizzard for Northeast US and Nova Scotia ahead: Prepare for Winter Storm Kayden by author Marko Korosec appeared first on... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: February 11, 2024 - 5:01 pm
- Polar Vortex collapse event is about to unfold, but how will it impact the United States weather patterns?Updated February 8th, 2024: This article was originally published on February 5th, but it was now updated on the 8th to include a new analysis, … The post Polar Vortex collapse event is about to unfold, but how will it impact the United States weather patterns? by author Andrej Flis... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: February 8, 2024 - 2:01 am
- Arctic Sea Ice ranks as the third highest in the last 10 winters at the beginning of February and follows the normal growth of the 2010sAs winter unfolds, the Arctic sea ice takes center stage, showcasing a noteworthy ranking as the third-highest in the last 10 years. Nevertheless, weather patterns … The post Arctic Sea Ice ranks as the third highest in the last 10 winters at the beginning of February and follows the normal... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: February 4, 2024 - 3:22 pm
- Warmer weather spreads over the United States, but will Cold return this Winter?A wave of above-normal temperatures is currently spreading across much of the United States. It comes after a round of cold weather, but the winter … The post Warmer weather spreads over the United States, but will Cold return this Winter? by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: January 26, 2024 - 9:44 pm
- How will the Spring Weather unfold over the United States and as the El Nino starts to decline?First long-range forecasts for Spring are now available, and they show a breakdown of the El Niño anomaly in the Pacific. But its influence will … The post How will the Spring Weather unfold over the United States and as the El Nino starts to decline? by author Andrej Flis... Read more »Source: Severe Weather Europe | Published: January 17, 2024 - 11:00 pm
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- ● Defense Innovation Unit moves to ease commercial drone certificationsDIU wants to improve its process for vetting commercial drones, with the goal of making it easier for companies to sell their systems to the U.S. military.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 6:26 pm
- ● Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissanceThe service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 5:15 pm
- ● France and Germany sign off on future battle tank systemDefense officials in Berlin are expected to award contracts for an initial demonstrator phase by year's end.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 4:12 pm
- ● Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the militaryIts successor, the Information Support Force, will now handle network information systems and communications support, and possibly network defense.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 1:22 pm
- ● US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials sayThe new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date - will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 12:27 pm
- ● Army heads into competitive flight demos for future tactical droneThe Army has awarded contracts to two companies to continue on in a competition to provide a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 1:49 am
- ● Sullivan urges Israeli restraint on Rafah, stresses Ukraine munitionsDiscussing Biden's foreign aid package, the national security adviser urged Israel against invading Rafah and stressed the need to boost arms to Ukraine.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 12:38 am
- ● Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threatsThe sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 26, 2024 - 12:18 am
- US Army to field long-range combat aircraft to first unit in FY31The program's schedule is behind by a year following Lockheed Martin's protest over the Army's decision to choose Bell's offering.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:56 pm
- Here are 4 ways to defend against unmanned ground vehiclesLike unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, UGV systems range broadly in size and mission.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:27 pm
- Drone-killing costs must come down, says Pentagon’s chief weapons buyerDefense companies have built and pitched everything from powerful lasers and microwaves to drones that ram their targets midair.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:20 pm
- US Army’s next-gen helicopter engine could fly in Black Hawk next yearThe Black Hawk will be the first to receive the capability, and the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter will follow.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 25, 2024 - 4:42 pm
- French missile double punch adds new naval capability for EuropeTwo cruise missiles, timed to hit the same target at the same time from different angles, could help overwhelm enemy air defenses, according to analysts.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 25, 2024 - 2:49 pm
- Saab unveils technology incubator using Enforcer 3 as test bed“We are trying to get capability to the fleet in months,” said Erik Smith, the chief executive of Saab's U.S. branch.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 25, 2024 - 2:39 pm
- Poland to spend $2.9 billion on missile equipment from South Korea, USThe deal for Chunmoo missile launchers comes Polish defense leaders visit Seoul to hash out financing terms for a slate of pending arms purchases.... Read more »Source: Defense News | Published: April 25, 2024 - 1:09 pm
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- Video● ‘Darren and Ca$h are endgame’: Heartbreak High stars share season 3 hopesSpoilers ahead for Heartbreak High season 2. James Majoos and Will McDonald are hoping for some “stability” for their beloved Heartbreak High couple in an unconfirmed (hurry up Netflix!) third… The post ‘Darren and Ca$h are endgame’: Heartbreak High stars share season 3 hopes appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 26, 2024 - 3:54 pm
- Video● ‘The queer female artists who make me feel seen, from Reneé Rapp to Chappell Roan’Just Like Us ambassador Ione Gildroy reveals how queer female artists made it easier for her to come out as a lesbian. Words by Ione Gildroy Header by Anisa Cleaver… The post ‘The queer female artists who make me feel seen, from Reneé Rapp to Chappell Roan’ appeared first on... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 26, 2024 - 2:33 pm
- ● Ncuti Gatwa’s version of Doctor Who “chimes with queer energy”Ncuti Gatwa has effortlessly shut down critics of his Doctor Who casting. The British actor, who memorably rose to fame with his performance as Eric Effiong on Netflix’s Sex Education, has succeeded Jodie Whittaker… The post Ncuti Gatwa’s version of Doctor Who “chimes with queer energy” appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 26, 2024 - 10:41 am
- VideoHeartstopper: Here’s who Jonathan Bailey is playing in season 3Jonathan Bailey is confirmed to appear in the forthcoming third season of Heartstopper. Alice Oseman, writer and creator of the Netflix series, announced on Thursday (25 April) that the Fellow Travelers star… The post Heartstopper: Here’s who Jonathan Bailey is playing in season 3 appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 25, 2024 - 3:24 pm
- “I really love who I am”: One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush comes out as queerSophia Bush says she can ‘finally breathe’ after discussing her queerness for the first time. In an essay for Glamour, the actress opened up about her journey with her sexuality… The post “I really love who I am”: One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush comes out as queer appeared first... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 25, 2024 - 2:47 pm
- VideoDaniel Bedingfield opens up about sexuality and a man he “loved”Daniel Bedingfield has opened up about his sexuality for the first time. During a recent performance at the London Palladium (April 23), the British singer-songwriter told the crowd that his… The post Daniel Bedingfield opens up about sexuality and a man he “loved” appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 25, 2024 - 11:21 am
- VideoLauv begins his “most authentic chapter” with first queer love songLauv has released his first-ever love song “about a boy”. On the laidback, guitar-led pop anthem ‘Potential’, the American singer-songwriter and producer embraces his newfound queerness as he considers a… The post Lauv begins his “most authentic chapter” with first queer love song appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 25, 2024 - 10:23 am
- Drag kings are ready for their reigning eraGet ready for our drag king takeover: a special digital feature photographed by Rebecca Thomas at London’s iconic Bistrotheque. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA THOMAS FASHION BY… The post Drag kings are ready for their reigning era appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:00 am
- For lesbians and queer folks, IVF access is about more than fertilityThe cost of IVF can make starting a family seem like a very difficult reality for same-sex and queer couples. WORDS BY NICOLE GARCÍA MÉRIDA HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER More… The post For lesbians and queer folks, IVF access is about more than fertility appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 24, 2024 - 4:19 pm
- Billie Eilish says she’s always ‘loved girls’: ‘I want my face in a vagina’Billie Eilish has continued to open up about her sexuality journey. In November 2023, the Academy Award-winning singer told Variety that she’s “physically attracted” to women, resulting in speculation online as to… The post Billie Eilish says she’s always ‘loved girls’: ‘I want my face in a vagina’ appeared first on GAY... Read more »Source: GAY TIMES | Published: April 24, 2024 - 2:57 pm
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- ● JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth UseConsistent with prior analyses, researchers determined, “There was no evidence that RML [recreational marijuana laws] were associated with encouraging youth marijuana use." The post JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use appeared first on NORML.... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 26, 2024 - 5:05 pm
- NORML Op-Ed: Feds Must Change ‘Discriminatory’ Marijuana Testing Policies To Address Trucking Industry Labor ShortageMore than 150,000 licensed drivers have left the profession in recent years because of these zero-tolerance workplace drug testing policies. The post NORML Op-Ed: Feds Must Change ‘Discriminatory’ Marijuana Testing Policies To Address Trucking Industry Labor Shortage appeared first on NORML.... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 24, 2024 - 2:43 pm
- Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Pathway For Marijuana-related ExpungementsMaine is the 25th state to enact legislation explicitly facilitating the expungement of marijuana-specific convictions. The post Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Pathway For Marijuana-related Expungements appeared first on NORML.... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 23, 2024 - 4:30 pm
- Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access"While expediting timelines may seem advantageous, the potential negatives embedded within the bill outweigh any perceived benefits. Patient access and rights must take precedence over expediency.” The post Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access appeared first on NORML.... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 22, 2024 - 6:03 pm
- Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically among voters -- regardless of party affiliation. Elected officials who refuse to take action to end cannabis criminalization do so at their own political peril.” The post Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 19, 2024 - 3:14 pm
- Celebrate Our Success This 4/20April 20 is the most widely celebrated day in cannabis culture. This 4/20, we have plenty to celebrate. The post Celebrate Our Success This 4/20 appeared first on NORML.... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 19, 2024 - 2:00 pm
- NORML Op-Ed: State-level Marijuana Legalization Has Been A Stunning SuccessAfter a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in. Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough. The post NORML Op-Ed: State-level Marijuana Legalization Has Been A Stunning Success appeared first on NORML.... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 18, 2024 - 2:35 pm
- JAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked With Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales]. Results suggest that legalization and greater control over cannabis markets have not facilitated adolescents’ entry... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 15, 2024 - 7:54 pm
- Ohio: Adult-use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead Of Schedule"The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace." The post Ohio: Adult-use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead Of Schedule appeared first on NORML.... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 12, 2024 - 3:20 pm
- Virginia: Governor Approves Bills To Expand Employment Protections, Vetoes Parental Rights Protections"Virginia's firefighters, emergency services providers, and civil servants across the Commonwealth deserve the same job protections currently provided to private employees for their lawful and responsbile use of medical cannabis. This is a long overdue victory." The post Virginia: Governor Approves Bills To Expand Employment Protections, Vetoes Parental Rights Protections... Read more »Source: NORML | Published: April 9, 2024 - 1:08 pm
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- ● Biden’s Numbers, April 2024 UpdateOur latest quarterly update on the state of the U.S. during the Biden presidency. The post Biden’s Numbers, April 2024 Update appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 26, 2024 - 1:03 pm
- Trump’s Partisan Spin on TikTokFormer President Donald Trump said he wants young voters to know that "Crooked Joe Biden is responsible for banning TikTok." But a TikTok ban enjoys broad bipartisan support in Congress. Trump himself tried to ban TikTok as president through an executive order, but it was blocked by the courts. The... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 23, 2024 - 10:09 pm
- Q&A on Reducing COVID-19 Risk for Elderly, ImmunocompromisedWhile the risks associated with COVID-19 generally have decreased over time due to prior exposure to the vaccines and the virus, some people remain at elevated risk, such as the elderly and immunocompromised. The updated COVID-19 vaccines and, in some cases, a new monoclonal antibody can provide increased protection for this group. The... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 23, 2024 - 8:07 pm
- House Majority PACA Democratic PAC focused on restoring a Democratic majority in the House. The post House Majority PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 22, 2024 - 9:36 pm
- VideoFactChecking Biden’s Swing-State Stops in PennsylvaniaWhile former President Donald Trump spent much of his week in court, President Joe Biden visited the swing state of Pennsylvania for three days and gave speeches in Scranton, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. We flagged some false and misleading claims, including several common talking points. The post FactChecking Biden’s Swing-State Stops... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 19, 2024 - 10:05 pm
- Posts Misrepresent Views of Eclipse With Composite ImagesDuring the April 8 eclipse, people in the path of totality were able to see solar phenomena, including the sun's corona. But social media posts have shared altered or composite images of these phenomena, claiming one image was "captured by NASA." It was actually an artist's rendering of a composite... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 18, 2024 - 8:31 pm
- Trump’s Unfounded ‘Colossal’ Tax Hike WarningOn the day of the tax filing deadline, former President Donald Trump went on Truth Social to misleadingly warn that if President Joe Biden is reelected, "you will soon be facing colossal tax HIKES." But in his latest budget proposal, Biden supports extending the tax cuts championed by Trump for... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 17, 2024 - 9:46 pm
- Judge Hasn’t Ruled on Trump’s Graduation RequestOn the first day of his criminal fraud trial in New York, former President Donald Trump requested that the judge not hold court proceedings on May 17 -- the day of his youngest son's high school graduation. The judge did not rule on the request, saying he preferred to wait... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 16, 2024 - 7:58 pm
- O.J. Simpson Died from Cancer, Not COVID-19 VaccineO.J. Simpson, a football star who was acquitted in the murder of his ex-wife and her friend, died of cancer on April 10 at age 76. Misinformation spread online within hours of the news. Social media posts falsely claimed that the cancer was related to his COVID-19 vaccination. Simpson was... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 12, 2024 - 11:21 pm
- Viral Claim Inflates Number of New Voters in Three StatesA claim on social media misrepresents the number of people who have registered to vote in three states in 2024 and suggests the new voters are immigrants in the country illegally. There have been 194,000 newly registered voters in those states -- not 2 million -- and there's no evidence they are immigrants in the... Read more »Source: FactCheck.org | Published: April 12, 2024 - 4:25 pm
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- ● President Biden and Vice President Harris Are Set to Make Marijuana a Big Issue This ElectionPresident Biden and Vice President Harris have ramped up their support for marijuana law reform in recent weeks and months, and it appears unlikely they’ll slow down as we get closer to the November election. Although former President Trump did not go after legal marijuana states —choosing to take a... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 26, 2024 - 5:22 pm
- ● Vice President Kamala Harris Says Trump “Took Marijuana Reform Backwards”An e-mail sent yesterday by the reelection campaign for President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris says former-President Donald Trump “took marijuana reform backwards”. “Today at the White House, Vice President Harris hosted Kim Kardashian and others to hold a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform”, begins the e-mail. “It... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 26, 2024 - 4:37 pm
- The 3 States On Track to Legalize Marijuana in 2025While a handful of states still have a legitimate chance to legalize marijuana this year, others are unlikely to do so this year but are on track to see significant movement toward legalization in 2025. There are current two states set to have initiatives to legalize marijuana on this November’s... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 10:41 pm
- North Dakota Secretary of State Gives Approval to Marijuana Legalization InitiativeNorth Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has given approval to an initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana, allowing proponents of the measure to begin collecting signatures in hopes of putting it to a vote during the November 2024 or 2025 election. The nonprofit political committee New Economic Frontier now... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 10:10 pm
- Study Finds Cannabis Might Be Useful in Patients With Neurodegenerative DisordersIn a groundbreaking study published by the journal Neurodegenerative Disease Management, researchers from Australia have shed light on the potential of medicinal cannabis in managing neurodegenerative disorders. “Currently, there exist no curative treatments for neurodegenerative disorders”, states the study. “Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in the use... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 8:20 pm
- Poll Finds 71% of Colorado Voters Support State’s Decision to Legalize MarijuanaOver a decade after Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, a strong majority of voters want marijuana to remain legal. A statewide survey of hundreds of registered Colorado voters was conducted between April 8 and 9 by Public Policy Polling. It found seven out of 10 (71%) voters think marijuana should be... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:34 pm
- DEA Remarks Suggest They Will Reschedule Marijuana, Leading to Public Comment PeriodThe DEA has told several senators that the agency is following the necessary procedures in their marijuana rescheduling review, including a forthcoming “public comment period and a hearing”. These would only be necessary if the DEA actually decides to reschedule marijuana. A group of 21 lawmakers from the US House... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 7:14 pm
- Ben & Jerry’s Urges Governors to Grant Clemency for Marijuana OffensesThe massively popular ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has clarified its support for legalizing marijuana, while calling on governors to issue pardons and commutations for marijuana offenses. “The failed policies of the War on Drugs – including harsh sentences, overcriminalization, and surveillance of Black and Brown communities – have... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:53 pm
- Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Case Against Federal Marijuana BanA federal judge has scheduled oral arguments in a landmark case where multiple marijuana companies are challenging the U.S. prohibition on marijuana. In the case CANNA PROVISIONS, Gyasi Sellers, Wiseacre Farm, Verano Holdings, v. Merrick Garland (in his official Capacity as Attorney General of the United States), the US District... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 6:41 pm
- 38 States Have Legalized Medical Marijuana: An In-Depth BreakdownAt the time of publication, 38 states—76% of the entire nation—have legalized medical marijuana. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Less than 30 years later and 37 other states have followed suit, in addition to a handful of other states that have legalized low-THC marijuana... Read more »Source: The Marijuana Herald | Published: April 25, 2024 - 5:47 pm