The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is facing a sharp shift. When the country split into political camps, many people began to see their faith through that same lens. Now, a growing number of younger church members feel that the church’s strong conservative image does not match the
JD Vance is releasing a book about his faith this June. Called "Communion, " it talks about how he rediscovered religion later in life. At 41, he’s sharing his story about losing and then regaining his Christian belief. Vance grew up in a religious household but drifted away as a young adult. In the
Alabama hospitals face a growing push to show how much they charge patients. The federal government has set rules, but it is unclear if all hospitals follow them. Researchers examined 124 Alabama hospitals listed on the state’s health website. They removed psychiatric and VA centers, leaving 106 ho
In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w
Monica Cannon‑Grant, a 44‑year‑old activist in Boston, was found to have taken more than $100, 000 from COVID relief and other donations meant for community help. She used the money to pay for her own trips, cars and meals instead of supporting those she promised. In January, a federal judge gave he
The Chicago Bulls have decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey, citing behavior that the team believes harms its reputation. Ivey’s decision to leave came after a series of outspoken videos on his Instagram, where he criticized the LGBTQ community and called Catholicism “false. ” These rema
In a high‑school hallway near Tel Aviv, a student named Orel Malik began arranging tefillin on a table during lunch. Tefillin are small leather boxes that hold sacred scrolls, worn by observant men during morning prayers. Malik’s goal was to invite classmates to pause and pray between lessons. When
Jaden Ivey’s stint with the Chicago Bulls ended abruptly when the team released him on Monday, citing “conduct detrimental to the team. ” The move followed a recent Instagram livestream in which Ivey criticized the NBA’s Pride Month celebrations and made sharp remarks about religion, calling Catholi
The Chicago Bulls decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey after he posted videos on Instagram that stirred controversy. In the clips, Ivey criticized the NBA’s support for Pride Month and shared strong religious viewpoints that many found offensive. He claimed that celebrating LGBTQ pride was “un
The Chicago Bulls decided to release guard Jaden Ivey this week, ending his brief time with the team. This move followed a series of videos where he called Pride Night celebrations at NBA games an endorsement of "unrighteousness. " His departure comes as no surprise to many fans, given his limited i
