The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h
People in ancient Israel often faced stronger foes with big armies. Yet the prophets warned them: “Trust not in chariots or horses, but in God. ” The real danger was thinking that human weapons could replace divine help. In the Bible, Jesus’ family line traced back to King David. In a time when r
The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo
Parents who raise kids with disabilities in the United States often turn to religion for comfort and guidance. A study surveyed 330 such parents, asking them about their religious habits and how strong they feel their faith is. The results showed that most of these parents reported very high levels
The latest national survey shows that people who follow smaller religions tend to have higher education. Hindu and Jewish Americans lead the way, with about 70 % of Hindus and 65 % of Jews holding a bachelor’s degree or more. These groups are tiny in the country, making up less than 1 % and ab
The Utah legislature has approved a bill that makes Good Friday a half‑day holiday for schools. The move is not about promoting any religion; it simply lets students and families who observe the day have time to attend services or reflect. The bill came after Christian leaders testified that many
During the pandemic, leaders had to act fast. A survey of 112 people who worked on COVID‑19 in the U. S. looked at how useful data, models and teamwork were for making those decisions. Most respondents said that having data and predictive tools helped them choose the right actions. The biggest pr
Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.
The new fiber is built from stretchy polyurethane that can be shaped into a tiny helix, much like the coiled springs found in nature. Scientists first weave the polymer into a multi‑level braid, giving it a strong yet flexible skeleton. Then they heat the material in a controlled way that lets the s
Grubhub has teamed up with the drone maker Dexa to test flying food deliveries in Green Brook, New Jersey. The trial will run for three months and lets customers within a 2. 5‑mile radius order from the app and choose drone delivery at no extra cost beyond regular fees. The move follows Wonder, a f
