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(RNS) — Since its start, the festival has grown from a weekend workshop with a handful of participants to the largest festival of its kind in Europe.... Read more »

(RNS) — A nationalism that ignores the failings of leaders and people is not biblical.... Read more »

(RNS) — The Israeli government just indicted a settler for allegedly killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen. A rabbi who visited the village where Awdah was killed explains why justice has not arrived in Umm al-Khair.... Read more »

Mission Increase... Read more »

(RNS) — In a corner of west London, an Anglican church is using its proximity to one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world, Kew Gardens, as a reason for a new venture linking theology and nature.... Read more »

(RNS) — ‘I think it’s very important that young people are told that the swastika has a very positive meaning, but it has been taken and used as a racist symbol,’ said Baijayanti Roy of Goethe University Frankfurt. ‘The swastika does not have any negative connotations, whereas the Hakenkreuz stands... Read more »

American National Catholic Church... Read more »

The coming election will define the future of our democracy. An expert shares warnings and winning strategies in a moment when we really must get it right.... Read more »

(RNS) — Once criticized for being a ‘little bit young, a little bit brown, a little bit Muslim,’ the Democratic candidate for US Senate showed the power of authenticity, grassroots organizing and telling your own story.... Read more »

"I love my son," she said after learning of the shocking criminal charges against him.... Read more »

Patrons and digital privacy groups pushed back against the bars' use of Patronscan Guard+. But some bars may be sticking with the controversial tech.... Read more »

Paxton says he's a Christian, but perhaps he's now a believer in instant karma.... Read more »

Same-sex marriages aren't legal in the South American country yet, but this development could help that happen.... Read more »

The clinic is being forced to open its doors before Election Day.... Read more »

"My 1st wig!" one wrote while posting a picture of himself in a wig. He has promised legal action if he can't join the women's basketball league.... Read more »

We want to know what LGBTQ Nation readers see as important in the midterms.... Read more »

Polls show that Democratic voters think the system is broken and want major reforms, something party leadership can't grasp.... Read more »

The anti-LGBTQ+ Republican didn’t bother to correct his misstatement.... Read more »

The White House previously said he gets bruises because of all the hands he shakes. But on his arm?... Read more »

The alleged assailant is facing hate crimes charges.... Read more »

“Don’t let anybody tell you that yelling and making a fuss doesn’t matter or that journalism doesn’t matter.”... Read more »

Research revealed a lack of education among both patients and healthcare providers on the importance of breast cancer screening after top surgery.... Read more »

A men’s night sermon said gay people should “blow yourself in the back of the head.”... Read more »

"All I was thinking about was saving him.” The post Special operations airman pulls man from burning car appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The Navy and Marine Corps will no longer process such anonymous reports of harassment and discrimination as Military Equal Opportunity complaints. The post Navy limits anonymous complaints for harassment and discrimination appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

To date, 18 American service members have been killed and hundreds more wounded. The post Tracking America’s latest conflict: The Iran war timeline appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The USS Thomas Hudner spent eight months at sea, helping stop sanctioned tankers and fighting Iran for the second time in a year. The post Navy destroyer returns home after Caribbean, Iran war deployments appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The new missile would counter small drones that the Stinger was not designed to hit. The post The Army wants to replace the Stinger missile appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Marines in South Korea recently demonstrated new one-way attack drones in a live-fire test. The post Marines can now hit targets 20 kilometers away with new FPV drones appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The Fort Hood-based corps spent the first half of this year under Army Europe and Asia, as the Army continues to restructure. The post III Armored Corps moves to Western Hemisphere Command appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The carrier is in the ninth month of an extended deployment, with military families reporting food shortages, moldy showers and more. The post Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln reportedly dealing with poor conditions, weak morale, families say appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza was relieved in recent days for unspecified reasons, with less than two months left in his tenure. The post Army removes head of V Corps from command appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Capt. Mathew Loe was removed from his post for a “loss of confidence in his ability to command.” The post Navy fires commanding officer of California-based medical training unit appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The Air Guard-wide “summer surge incentive” is aimed at both retaining airmen and recruiting from active duty. The post Air National Guard offers $7,500 bonuses for active duty transfers appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Don’t discount military service as an educational tool. The post When it comes to education, here’s what I look for when hiring veterans appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The command that oversees U.S. special operators expects the Flyweight Assault Machine Gun to begin field testing in 2028, a spokesperson said. The post Special Operations Command wants a 10-pound 5.56mm machine gun appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Homelessness advocates say providing small resources like phones and rides can solve major barriers to housing. The post VA will provide phones, rideshares to homeless vets appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The long-awaited natural spectacle is finally here: the Total Solar Eclipse 2026. A rare total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on … The post Total Solar Eclipse Targets Europe: First Path of Totality in 27 Years Arrives August 12 by author Marko Korosec appeared first on... Read more »

A new ocean anomaly is emerging in the tropics, just as the Super El Niño continues to rapidly strengthen across the tropical Pacific. Known as … The post A New Ocean Anomaly Joins Super El Niño, Reshaping the Winter 2026/2027 Forecast by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »

A high-amplitude upper-level ridge is expanding eastward across Central Europe and the Balkan Peninsula, locking in a widespread heatwave with daytime highs above 40 °C … The post Persistent Heat Dome Expands East: 40°C+ Highs Target Central Europe and the Balkans by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »

A powerful Super El Niño is showing rapid development across the tropical Pacific, with increasingly visible atmospheric impacts. The latest ocean analysis and forecast data … The post Super El Niño Drives an August Weather Shift as Fall and Winter Signals Strengthen by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe... Read more »

A high-amplitude upper-level ridge is locking another major Heat Dome over the United States, driving peak afternoon temperatures past 105°F to 110°F across the Southwest … The post Persistent Heat Dome Dominates US Weather: 110°F+ Highs Forecast Into Early August by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

As July transitions into August, the European continent is bracing for yet another intense heatwave and potentially historic escalation in the excessive heat. Driven by … The post Europe’s Heat Dome Furnace Returns: Brutal 40+ °C Record Heatwave Builds Into August by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »

Severe weather outlook – forecast across Europe. This forecast features areas of organized severe weather with risk levels and severe weather threats across the European … The post Severe Weather Forecast / Outlook for Europe – July 26th, 2026 by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

Latest data shows the 2026 El Niño is rapidly intensifying. Warm Pacific waters are expanding, and the new forecasts are pushing this event deeper into … The post Super El Niño Forecast Pushes Toward Record Strength as Winter 2026/2027 Signals Emerge by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »

An unforgiving atmospheric furnace is setting its sights on the Iberian Peninsula, with an excessive heatwave threatening to push temperatures into a staggering and potentially … The post Sahara Heat Dome and dry winds Threaten Spain With Historic 44-47 °C Highs by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »

After enduring a historic and persistent stretch of excessive heat across the European continent, a welcome atmospheric shift is bringing much-needed cold refreshment to the … The post Dramatic Cold Wave Breaks Extreme Heat Across Central Europe and The Balkans by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

A rare Atlantic Niña has appeared in the tropics, just as a powerful Super El Niño continues to build in the Pacific. These two ocean … The post A Rare Atlantic Niña Emerges, Joins Super El Niño to Build an Atmospheric Shield for the U.S. by author Andrej Flis appeared... Read more »

A powerful Super El Niño is now emerging as the main global weather driver for the Fall and Winter seasons ahead. Also, the latest ocean … The post Fall 2026 Forecast: Super El Niño Sets Up a Winter-Like Weather Pattern That Strengthens Into January by author Andrej Flis appeared first... Read more »

The Western Pacific has unleashed its latest atmospheric monster, a Super Typhoon Bavi. Bavi has exploded from a modest 60-mph tropical system into a colossal … The post Category 5 Typhoon Bavi Battered Rota and Guam, Now Turning Toward Taiwan by author Marko Korosec appeared first on Severe Weather Europe.... Read more »

UPDATE August 6th, 2026: A New Ocean Anomaly Joins Super El Niño, Reshaping the Winter 2026/2027 Forecast Early signs are emerging for a potentially more … The post Polar Vortex Warning Signs Emerge for Winter 2026/2027 as Super El Niño Builds by author Andrej Flis appeared first on Severe Weather... Read more »

Patients" disease severity fell an estimated 2 points on a 7-point scale following eight weeks of cannabinoid treatment. The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Preparation Is Safe and Effective in Children With Autism appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"From job creation to tax revenue to improved innovation, legalization is driving economic prosperity." The post Analysis: Adoption of Medical Cannabis Access Laws Associated With Increased Workplace Productivity, Innovation appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"Alarmist claims that adult-use legalization laws are linked with greater marijuana use by teens are simply not backed by government data. These findings ought to reassure lawmakers that cannabis access can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not inadvertently impact young people’s habits."... Read more »

"There's no 'buyer's remorse' among Massachusetts' voters when it comes to legalizing cannabis and this fact will become even clearer come November." The post Massachusetts: State Officials Affirm Marijuana Repeal Initiative Will Appear on November’s Ballot appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"Imposing excessive taxes on legal cannabis strengthens illicit markets while weakening legal ones." The post Analysis: Tax Hikes on State-Legal Cannabis Products Drive Consumers To Unregulated Markets appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"Policies that mandate would-be hires to undergo urine screens for past cannabis exposure are holdovers from a bygone era. These policies are invasive, discriminatory, and they fail to contribute to a safe work environment." The post Report: Nearly Half of Employers No Longer Screen Pre-Hires for Cannabis appeared first on... Read more »

In a unanimous ruling, the Court the rejected arguments that marijuana use is a per se probation violation because the substance remains federally illegal. The post Michigan: Supreme Court Ruling Allows for Marijuana Use While on Probation appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with 13 other Democratic original cosponsors, reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) to end the federal prohibition of marijuana and establish a regulatory framework governing its production, sale, and use. The post Senate Democrats Reintroduce Comprehensive... Read more »

TSA's medical marijuana policy hasn't changed, despite widespread reports suggesting otherwise. Learn what prompted the confusion and what patients should know before traveling with cannabis. The post Can I Fly With Medical Cannabis? appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

Republican Mike Rogers has provided no evidence that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed “believes that America deserved 9/11,” as Rogers falsely claimed in a statement this month. Instead Rogers’ Senate campaign has pointed to past comments made by a liberal political commentator. El-Sayed said in April that the 2001 terrorist attack on... Read more »

Q: Is President Donald Trump really cutting Medicare subsidies? A: The Trump administration recently announced that it is ending a temporary subsidy that has reduced premiums for Medicare Part D standalone prescription drug plans. The subsidy, originally slated to run through at least 2027, was put into place by the... Read more »

Every election cycle since 2010, we have published profiles of some of the many outside groups trying to influence who gets elected to Congress and the White House. Today, we’re launching our latest Players Guide with write-ups of eight of the biggest spenders so far for the 2026 midterms. The... Read more »

A Republican super PAC dedicated to "protecting and expanding the Republican Senate Majority." The post Senate Leadership Fund appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

A super PAC dedicated to helping Democrats win seats in the Senate and affiliated with the nonprofit Majority Forward. The post Senate Majority PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

A nonpartisan super PAC launched by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The post United Democracy Project appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

A super PAC supporting the cryptocurrency industry. The post Fairshake appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

A hybrid PAC focused on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives. The post House Majority PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

A hybrid PAC aiming to maintain and expand the Republican majority in the House. The post Congressional Leadership Fund appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information An Alaska bill making a series of changes to the state’s industrial hemp program has become law without the signature of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. Senate Bill 208 became law on August 10 after Dunleavy neither signed nor vetoed the measure. The... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announced Tuesday that it intends to launch a takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis Inc., a proposed combination that the company says would create a global cannabis platform approaching a $3 billion market capitalization. Curaleaf (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) said... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) was recognized at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, with portfolio manager Dan Ahrens ringing the opening bell. The NYSE welcomed AdvisorShares to its New York City trading floor specifically to recognize MSOS,... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 10, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 p.m. Pacific Time. You can find previous editions of the Daily Cannabis News Brief by clicking here.... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Nearly 40,000 Houston residents have signed a petition to place the Houston Freedom Act before voters, with supporters now preparing to testify before the Houston City Council as the marijuana decriminalization and police reform measure moves closer to a potential November vote.... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A bipartisan pair of U.S. House lawmakers has introduced legislation that would create a federal regulatory system for hemp-derived THC beverages while allowing their continued sale to adults. The Beverage Regulatory Parity Act, introduced today by Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Mississippi’s medical marijuana industry is set to have just one testing company after the state’s two remaining laboratories announced plans to combine operations. Steep Hill Mississippi and Alchemy Analytics will merge under a newly created company called Southern Precision Analytics, according to... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Safe Harbor Financial reported approximately $1.9 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 4.8% compared with the same period last year, as the cannabis-focused financial services company saw strong growth in lending income and deposit balances. SHF... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Activating cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) significantly reduced liver damage, inflammation and iron accumulation in mice with iron overload, according to a new study. The research, published in Molecular Biomedicine by researchers from Qingdao University, examined whether targeting CB2 could protect the... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Green Thumb Industries has opened its 23rd medical marijuana dispensary in Florida, expanding its RISE retail footprint into Port Charlotte. RISE Dispensary Port Charlotte opened Monday at 1931 Tamiami Trail, serving registered medical marijuana patients throughout Southwest Florida. The location is open... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information President Trump has selected Will Scharf to serve as the next White House counsel, placing one of his closest legal advisers in a position that could have significant relevance to the administration’s ongoing marijuana rescheduling effort and other federal cannabis policies. Scharf,... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Cannabinoids can significantly improve insomnia symptoms, sleep quality and several measures of sleep duration and efficiency, according to a new analysis of randomized controlled trials. Published in Sleep Medicine, the study was conducted by researchers from Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new study examining the effects of THC on the brain found that the cannabinoid increased markers associated with cell proliferation while reducing signs of inflammation in female rats, with some effects influenced by estrogen levels. Published by Neurochemical Research, the study... Read more »

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Cannabidiol (CBD) may protect brain cells from oxidative damage associated with Parkinson’s disease by preserving a key cellular defense system and maintaining mitochondrial health, according to a newly accepted study. The study, conducted by researchers at Western University in Canada, was accepted... Read more »