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(RNS) — Millions of Americans have taken up pickleball, touting its health and social benefits. A growing number of churches want to tap into those benefits — with a side of spirituality. The post Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball appeared first on RNS.... Read more »

(RNS) — Those AI-generated videos of the next world — what are they telling us? The post Do Jews fantasize about the afterlife? appeared first on RNS.... Read more »

(RNS) — In Harpinder Kaur Mann's upcoming book, 'Liberating Yoga: From Appropriation to Healing,' the Punjabi American shares her journey to bring back yoga's purpose. The post In new book, yoga teacher Harpinder Kaur Mann seeks to reclaim the practice’s spiritual roots appeared first on RNS.... Read more »

(RNS) — As a Muslim standing in solidarity with persecuted Christians, I urge us all to rise above the divisions that too often define our world. The post Why anti-Christian persecution demands our collective action appeared first on RNS.... Read more »

PRINCETON, N.J. (RNS) — 'Desperation is a spiritual gift, and so it gives you a chance to experiment with things that, you know, 10 years ago were off the table,' said the Rev. Kenda Creasy Dean, a Princeton Theological Seminary professor. The post With fewer ordinations, seminaries find ways to... Read more »

What if the most radical tool for change isn’t a law — but a song? The post What the Civil Rights Movement Still Has to Teach Us – Rachel Harding on Spirit & Strategy appeared first on RNS.... Read more »

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Eastern-rite Catholics accept the authority of the pope but have many of their own rituals and liturgy. The post Pope vows every effort to work for peace in regions where Christians persecuted, forced to flee appeared first on RNS.... Read more »

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Leo, the first American pope, is an avid tennis player and fan and had said earlier this week that he would be up for a charity match when it was suggested by a journalist. The post Pope meets Sinner: No. 1 player gives tennis fan Pope... Read more »

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to listen and respect for their opinions. The post Those who’ve worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he’ll elevate women’s roles — with limits appeared first on RNS.... Read more »

The newly designated MV-75 is meant to eventually replace the Army’s H-60 Black Hawk helicopters, including in special operations missions. The post 101st Airborne tapped as first unit to get new Black Hawk replacement appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Airmen have until close of business on May 19 to apply for a selective retention bonus. This year’s fiscal program is ending more than four months early. The post Air Force surprises troops with sudden deadline for reenlistment bonuses appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Thirty-four years after the crews of eight Army Apache helicopters fired the first shots of Operation Desert Storm, the helicopter crews were awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for the mission, the final step in three-decade effort by their former commander to see the crews recognized. Fifteen pilots and weapons operators were... Read more »

President Donald Trump said the U.S. military may get a new fighter jet, which he called the F-55, as long as it comes in at the right price. The post Trump touts new ‘F-55’ fighter jet and upgrades to F-35s and F-22s appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Teri and Patrick Caserta lobbied for the Brandon Act after their son died by suicide while in the Navy, but they say they are afraid that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is not prioritizing the changes it laid out. The post Parents of ‘Brandon Act’ sailor ask to meet with... Read more »

A unit that receives new recruits at boot camp has banned its soldiers from using vulgar language and making rude gestures when working in official capacities during duty hours. The post An Army unit’s ‘extreme use of profanity’ was so bad, they made a rule about it appeared first on... Read more »

An official Air Force investigation of the mishap found the F-16 landed safely after some 'quack' thinking by the pilot. The post Air Force F-16’s collision with ducks in Alaska ended in ‘flameout landing’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

F-35s are designed to destroy high-value infrastructure — airfields, shipyards, radar stations and the like — ideally with long-range weapons. The post F-35’s close call over Yemen raises questions about how it’s used appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Security Force Assistance Brigades were stood up in 2017 to train and advise the military forces of U.S. allies. The Army now plans to eliminate two of the brigades to free up the experienced soldiers assigned to them. The post Army to eliminate 2 Security Force Assistance Brigades, reassign experienced... Read more »

The show is about anxiety, toxic work environment, and emotional breakdowns under fluorescent lights — which should be familiar to anyone who has lived in a barracks. The post If you’ve ever lived in the barracks, you already understand ‘The Bear’ on Hulu appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

“This action does not impact the separation or retirement dates; it only adjusts the timing of order issuance. Airmen will still retire or separate on their approved date.” The post Air Force delay on separation and retirement orders isn’t ‘stop loss,’ defense official says appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

An infantry officer’s critique of the XM7 argues that the lower round capacity of the service’s new rifle could put soldiers at risk. An Army general said the rifle’s new ammunition “stops the enemy at one round.” The post Why the Army’s new XM7 rifle reignited a debate over volume... Read more »

Each small drone, compared to "steerable mortars," is made in-house with soldiers building them themselves to then train with them. The post 173rd Airborne builds its own FPV drone lab to get around procurement wait appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Callie spent six years with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, logging 750 hours of flight time, rappelling out of helicopters, parachuting and helping airmen locate people in disaster zones. The post The military’s only search and rescue dog has retired appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

North America is still feeling the weather impacts of a strong Stratospheric Warming event. These effects are forecast to slowly phase out in May, while … The post Stratospheric Warming phases out this month, with new Weather Patterns Looming over the U.S. and Canada by author Andrej Flis appeared first... Read more »

The La Niña event in the Pacific has officially ended. But while it is gone in the oceans, it can still leave a trace in … The post La Niña has ended, with Atmospheric changes coming in Summer, and interesting trends emerging for Winter over North America by author Andrej... Read more »

Severe weather activity continues across the heart of the central United States this weekend, while the focus now shifts to Monday. A fast-moving upper-level wave … The post Significant severe weather – tornado outbreak across the Upper Midwest on Monday by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

A strong Stratospheric Warming event occurred over a month ago, which has collapsed the Polar Vortex. We are now tracking large-scale pressure changes in the … The post Polar Vortex collapse effects will impact United States and Canada weather patterns in mid-Spring by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe... Read more »

Following the strong stratospheric warming in mid-March, the Polar Vortex aloft has collapsed. Its remnants are now moving across Canada towards the eastern United States. … The post Another Arctic blast for Northeast as Polar Vortex remnants drag the cold from Canada into the U.S. by author Marko Korosec appeared... Read more »

Here it is again, the pattern we do not like to see in early spring. A significant Arctic cold outbreak is underway in Eastern Europe … The post Arctic blast into Eastern Europe and the Balkans with High Risk of damaging frosts to blooming trees by author Marko Korosec appeared... Read more »

A strong Stratospheric Warming event occurred two weeks ago, collapsing the Polar Vortex. But we are now seeing a major pattern shift over North America … The post Remnants of the Polar Vortex Collapse will bring Winter back into the United States and Canada in April by author Andrej Flis... Read more »

A progressive weather pattern across the United States continues into early April. A new Winter Storm is forecast from Tuesday into Wednesday. Another bomb cyclone … The post New Winter Storm mid-week: Snow and Ice on the North, Multi-day severe weather outbreak across the Central-South by author Marko Korosec appeared... Read more »

The first forecast trends for Summer 2025 show a dynamic summer pattern in the atmosphere over North America. What stands out is a trend for … The post Summer 2025: Early Forecast for the United States and Canada shows a Pressure Disturbance bringing a dynamic Weather pattern by author Andrej... Read more »

The first forecast trends for Summer 2025 are here, and they show a dynamic summer pattern in the atmosphere over Europe. After an early start … The post First look at the Summer 2025 Predictions for Europe from the seasonal weather models by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe... Read more »

An active weather pattern continues across the United States, with yet another significant Winter Storm Nyla forecast from Tuesday through Thursday. On Wednesday, a bomb … The post New Winter Storm on Wednesday: Intense Snow Blizzard across Midwest by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

We are live-tracking a widespread Tornado Outbreak across the Southeast U.S., with numerous violent, long-tracked tornadoes expected across Mississippi and Alabama Saturday afternoon and night. … The post Live tracker: HIGH RISK with a widespread Tornado Outbreak expected across the Southeast United States by author Marko Korosec appeared first on... Read more »

The La Niña event in the Pacific has now passed its peak strength. But it will still have a lasting impact on the atmosphere and … The post La Niña effects merge with the Stratospheric Warming, as an El Niño is on the Horizon in long-range predictions by author Andrej... Read more »

Another significant Winter Storm Marisol will develop over the United States on Friday. A bomb cyclone rapidly develops while a deep upper wave moves across … The post Winter Storm impact on Friday: Blizzard for the North, Severe Weather Outbreak for the Central and South U.S. by author Marko Korosec... Read more »

“Bienvenida a nuestro paraíso, Zuri”, declararon en un post en Instagram. La cantante brasileña Ludmilla y su esposa, Brunna Gonçalves, han anunciado el nacimiento de su primera hija. Zuri nació… The post Ludmilla y Brunna Gonçalves anuncian el nacimiento de su primera hija appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Bracket One dwindled from six to three on this week’s Drag Race All Stars 10 episode. Spoilers ahead.  For their third “Tournament of All Stars” maxi-challenge, Olivia Lux, Aja, Deja… The post Drag Race: All Stars 10 episode 3 reveals Bracket 1 winners and another shocking twist appeared first on... Read more »

“I want you to get to know me for real. I am gay.” WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Over the last few years, there has been an influx of celebrities coming… The post Here are all the celebrities who’ve come out as LGBTQ+ in 2025 (so far) appeared first on GAY... Read more »

Americans are “constantly shedding data.” What does that mean for LGBTQIA+ people under the current administration? THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS TIMI… The post Data privacy in Trump 2.0 and LGBTQIA+ rights: What you need to know appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

From plot details to release date, here’s everything we know about Wicked: For Good so far… WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO In November 2024, moviegoers worldwide were finally treated to the… The post Wicked: For Good: Everything you need to know about the upcoming sequel appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

The BBC has released the first trailer for its upcoming queer drama What It Feels Like For a Girl. Inspired by the acclaimed memoir of the same name by award-winning… The post BBC unveils trailer and release date for queer drama What It Feels Like For a Girl appeared first... Read more »

Valentina ha declarado a través de una publicación en Instagram que se identifica como mujer. Para celebrar su 34º cumpleaños, la ex presentadora de Drag Race México informó a sus… The post Valentina (RuPaul’s Drag Race) se declara mujer trans appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Theo James has left little to the imagination in Dolce & Gabbana’s hot new perfume ad. On 15 May, the popular fashion house celebrated the Light Blue fragrance and its… The post The White Lotus star Theo James nearly bares it all in steamy Dolce & Gabbana shoot appeared first... Read more »

Benito Skinner has shared new behind-the-scenes details on filming Overcompensating‘s spicy sex scenes. On 15 May, the LGBTQIA+ coming-of-age series made its highly anticipated premiere on Prime Video. Created and… The post “It felt honest”: Benito Skinner discusses Overcompensating’s spicy and chaotic sex scenes appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

"These numbers show meaningful changes in disturbed sleep and fatigue for patients after starting medical cannabis." The post Cannabis Provides Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients, Largest Ever Study Finds appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"The state-legal cannabis workforce is a significant economic driver. It is long past time for Congress to end prohibition and start treating this robust regulated market like any other industry." The post Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024 appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Investigators concluded, “Canada’s legal cannabis market has displaced approximately three-quarters of domestic expenditures on the illegal cannabis market four years after federal legalization of non-medical cannabis.” The post Analysis: Legalization Has Largely Displaced Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Lawmakers in other states, including Idaho and Texas, are also seeking to make it more difficult for voters to decide on marijuana-related ballot initiatives. The post Florida: Governor Signs Law Making It Harder To Place Ballot Initiatives Before Voters appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

NORML has expressed opposition to the state-monopoly model, opining "Adopting this model would arguably make the state (and its employees) vulnerable to litigation and, ultimately, federal preemption.” The post Pennsylvania: House Lawmakers Advance Bill Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana Sales in State-Operated Stores appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"With his veto, Governor Youngkin has stripped Virginians of the reliable, direct-to-patient delivery services on which they have relied for years." The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Bill appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"The findings highlight the distinct patterns of pulmonary and cardiovascular manifestations associated with smoking and marijuana use. In general, marijuana users do not appear to develop emphysema or pulmonary hyperinflation." The post Analysis: Cannabis Smoking Not Linked To Increased Risk of Emphysema, Other Tobacco-Related Harms appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Every day, we work to advance our cause. We stand up for you — the responsible cannabis consumer.  The post 4/20 Is Over, Our Fight Continues appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"In a healthy democracy, those with competing visions on public policy vie for voters’ support and abide by their voting decisions. However, it is becoming clear that those who oppose marijuana policy reform would rather take voters out of the equation altogether." The post Nebraska: Attorney General Continues To Push... Read more »

Speaking before Congress, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misleadingly claimed that Europe doesn’t vaccinate children against chickenpox because a study shows that when you do, “you get shingles in older people.” While that is a theoretical concern, studies have not borne that out -- and parts... Read more »

Asked by a reporter why he was welcoming white South Africans to the U.S. as refugees, President Donald Trump said there was "a genocide that's taking place" against white farmers in the country. Experts say the president is misapplying that term. The post Trump’s South Africa ‘Genocide’ Spin appeared first... Read more »

A preliminary Congressional Budget Office analysis said that a Republican legislative proposal that makes changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would leave "at least 8.6 million" people without health insurance by 2034. But many Democrats have exaggerated the figure, claiming that 13.7 million would lose their insurance under... Read more »

In signing an executive order aimed at reducing U.S. drug prices, President Donald Trump said some prices would be cut in half or more "almost immediately." But the order is light on details of how the plan would be implemented. The post Q&A on Trump’s Prescription Drug Pricing Executive Order appeared... Read more »

President Donald Trump announced that the Persian Gulf emirate of Qatar was giving the United States a Boeing 747-8 jet to replace the aging Air Force One aircrafts used by the president. But the proposed gift has raised a maelstrom of legal questions from Democrats, who say the gift would... Read more »

When the Washington Post reported via anonymous sources that a government intelligence assessment concluded the Venezuelan government was not directing the migration of members of the Tren de Aragua gang to the United States, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, said those "behind this illegal leak of classified intelligence"... Read more »

The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline is still over $3, and no state has an average price below $2.60. But since mid-April, President Donald Trump has falsely claimed, repeatedly, that gasoline prices "hit $1.98 a gallon" in multiple states. Now we may know his source. The... Read more »

Q: Did President Donald Trump call military nurse Ruby Bradley a “loser,” and were there orders for her service history to be removed from Department of Defense archives? A: There’s no evidence for these claims. We could find no record of Trump referring to nurse Ruby Bradley, who received 34... Read more »

In the April 30 meeting of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, which followed his 100th day in office, Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the president's progress so far and highlighted efforts to curb the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. But Bondi overstated the impact of drug seizures, claiming that they... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Nevada Assembly’s Legislative Operations and Elections Committee has passed a Senate-approved resolution urging U.S. Congress to reschedule certain psychedelics and increase federal research. Senate Joint Resolution 10 was given approval by the Senate last month. With approval through the Legislative Operations... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Researchers from South China Agricultural University have developed a novel hydrogel contact lens that releases cannabidiol (CBD) and citric acid in response to alkaline conditions, offering a promising new approach to treating corneal alkali burns (CAB). The research is presented in a... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information In 2003, Seattle voters passed an initiative that, while modest in legal scope, would eventually become a turning point in the nationwide push to end marijuana prohibition. Initiative 75, approved by a clear majority of voters, made adult marijuana possession the city’s... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A small number of countries continue to authorize the death penalty for nonviolent cannabis-related crimes. In these nations, anti-narcotics laws prescribe capital punishment for cannabis possession with intent to traffic or smuggling above certain quantities. Below is a country-by-country deep dive, distinguishing... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Officials in Portland, Oregon met with marijuana business owners Friday for the city’s first-ever cannabis public safety forum, addressing a spike in crime that industry leaders say threatens their survival. Christina Coursey, Portland’s cannabis and liquor program manager, said more than 350... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 932 into law, marking a major shift in how the state will allocate tens of millions in marijuana tax revenue for conservation. The bill, which takes effect July 1, broadens the scope of projects... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information House Bill 1209, a comprehensive marijuana reform measure, has been officially sent to Colorado Governor Jared Polis after receiving final approval from both chambers of the legislature. The bill was signed today by the Speaker of the House and the President of... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information American basketball player Jarred Shaw, 34, has now been permanently banned from the Indonesian Basketball League, in addition to facing the possibility of life imprisonment or the death penalty after being arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis-infused candies into the country. Shaw was... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Utah’s medical marijuana program has officially surpassed 100,000 registered patients, marking a significant milestone since voters first approved legalization in 2018. According to the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, over 1,000 physicians now participate in the program, and patient enrollment... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Joshua Sanderlin has been officially confirmed by the Delaware Senate to serve as the state’s new Marijuana Commissioner, a key step in moving forward the state’s adult-use marijuana program. Sanderlin was confirmed on May 14 with a 19 to 0 vote. Two... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Minnesota lawmakers have finalized an agreement on a cannabis policy bill that includes a series of changes aimed at improving the state’s marijuana laws ahead of the official launch of licensed sales. The revisions were adopted Friday by a joint House and... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Here’s a look at how to sign up to receive free THC-infused drinks for the “World’s First Infused-Beverage Study”. MoreBetter is expanding its ongoing research into THC-infused beverages, offering participants free drinks as part of a study exploring how these products may... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A bill filed today in the New York State Assembly would explicitly authorize the use of medical marijuana by terminally ill patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Assembly Bill 8469, introduced by Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D), was referred to the Assembly Committee... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Popstar Justin Bieber is once again drawing headlines, this time for a series of photos showing him with a large marijuana bong and a lit joint during a recent studio session in Iceland. The images, shared to Bieber’s Instagram on Wednesday, show... Read more »