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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Soldiers Cross the Line

Two Israeli soldiers found themselves in hot water after a disturbing photo surfaced online. The image showed one soldier attacking a crucifix with an axe while another snapped a picture. The act happened in a small village in southern Lebanon where Christians still live despite the ongoing conflict

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

New Policy Gives Psychedelics a Chance

A recent order from the White House is set to speed up research on psychedelic medicines that could help people with mental illnesses. The executive directive tells the Food and Drug Administration to look at certain drugs faster and creates a new way for doctors to test experimental treatments on p

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Making Home Parties Easy and Fun

People often feel nervous about throwing a get‑together at home because they think everything has to be perfect. Yet experts say that the real benefit of hosting is the chance for people to connect, and that stress can be cut down by focusing on interaction instead of flawless food or décor. Lone

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gavin Newsom Questions Trump’s Psychedelic Push With a Quick Reply

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California reacted to President Donald Trump’s new mental‑health initiative by sharing the White House post and adding a single, sharp question. The original message on X claimed that Trump’s order would speed up medical treatments for serious mental illness by loosening rules a

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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making AI Moral: Why a Robot Can’t Pray

Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, says it wants its AI to act “good, wise and virtuous. ” The company has even teamed up with Catholic leaders to try to teach Claude values. Yet, a machine that never touches a body can’t experience the parts of religion that actually shape morals. Re

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Apr 21 2026RELIGION

When Faith Meets Feelings: How Daily Religion Shapes Mood

Three hundred and ninety Egyptian adults were asked to fill out a questionnaire about how religious they feel in general, and then to answer the same questions ten times a day for one week. Each time they reported whether they turned to prayer, reflection or other faith‑based practices, how they man

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Steps Into Dispute Over Preschool Rules for Religious Schools

The nation’s highest court will take another look at how far states can push religious schools when they accept government money. The case involves Colorado’s preschool program, which gives public funds to private preschools—including 34 Catholic ones run by the Archdiocese of Denver. But there’s a

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

New Push for Psychedelic Research Could Change Mental Health Treatment

The U. S. government is taking steps to speed up research on psychedelic drugs like MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD for treating mental health issues. A recent executive order asks officials to look into whether these substances could be approved for medical use faster. That includes giving $50 million to

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Apr 20 2026OPINION

When Leaders Play God: Why Mixing Politics and Religion Can Backfire

Some supporters of a former U. S. president once made a short film comparing him to a protector sent by a higher power. They used a famous speech’s style to suggest this leader was chosen by destiny. The video called him a leader who would never abandon his people. The former president shared it him

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Religious slurs at weekend park clashes spark police inquiries

Two separate weekend incidents at Chicago-area parks have led to police investigations after Jewish youth reported being targeted with anti-Semitic remarks. In Skokie's Lorel Park, a group of young girls claimed they were verbally abused about their religion while being pelted with wood chips and ha

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