A study used data from a large national survey and FBI records to see how hate against Asian people during the COVID‑19 pandemic affected adults’ anxiety and depression. The researchers followed 6, 552 people for more than a year, looking at how changes in the number of hate incidents each month rel
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
Kenya has made headway in keeping track of births, but the pace has slowed lately. A recent review looked at data from 2014 and 2022 to see how many children under three have official records. The study focused on national patterns and how things changed across different regions. The research found
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
Every year, thousands of patients face unexpected problems after surgery that could have been avoided. Many of these issues aren't just painful—they can lead to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and even life-threatening situations. Current methods for tracking and reporting complications often m
An empty college campus in Alabama is getting a second chance thanks to a logistics company from Texas. The spot used to be home to Judson College, which shut down in 2021 after years of shrinking student numbers and financial struggles. Now, a project called Atlas Complex wants to turn the 150-acre
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
Crypto is no longer just for keeping or trading. Many people now want to use digital money for normal purchases. One new option is a Visa Platinum card. It connects to over 300 different crypto types, including popular coins and stable coins. This means users can pay for daily needs at more than 150
A top Iranian official recently took aim at cryptocurrency’s role in oil markets during a tense moment at the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of just warning about sanctions or payment limits, he mocked “digital oil” trading—suggesting that crypto-based oil contracts now influence how people see real-worl
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
