Maine’s politics have been stirred up by a candidate warning about a threat that isn’t really there. The claim says the state risks being changed by Muslim newcomers, as if laws themselves could bend to faith or tradition. But the state constitution and criminal code already cover everyone equally.
The USA TODAY Store has a new way to honor dads who live for the game. Instead of a generic gift, they’re offering prints that capture some of the most memorable moments in sports history. These are not just pictures; they’re framed front‑page stories that turn a championship win or a legendary play
Religious communities in Pittsburgh are stepping up to welcome LGBTQ+ members, offering a hopeful contrast to the often hostile attitudes found elsewhere. The shift began as local faith leaders recognized that many LGBTQ+ individuals feel alienated by churches where they grew up. They now active
The current administration has once again suggested large reductions in the budgets of key U. S. science agencies. The most drastic proposals target two bodies that many people rely on: the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation. Both would see their funding cut by more
The NBA Finals opening game for the New York Knicks was a rollercoaster. Jalen Brunson became the hero, but not without some rough patches along the way. First, a scary moment when teammate Harrison Barnes crashed onto his knee during a rebound battle. Brunson headed straight to the locker room, lea
Mattel wants to prove that their toys can work as movies, not just playthings. After Barbie shocked Hollywood with a $1. 5 billion hit, the company bet heavily on another icon: He-Man. The blue-haired hero ruled toy aisles in the 1980s but now struggles to feel modern. This weekend, a $170 million H
The U. S. military just cut its list of officially recognized faiths from over 200 down to 31. A memo went out to troops explaining the change was made to make it easier for chaplains to support service members based on their beliefs. But critics say this move strays dangerously close to favoring on
In the U. S. , a troubling rise in deaths from suicide, overdoses, and alcohol-related illnesses has been noticeable since the early 1990s. These deaths aren’t random—they mostly affect middle-aged white adults. Research links this trend to a drop in religious involvement over the same period. When
In a city in eastern Turkey, researchers talked to 200 Muslim clerics to see how they felt about two health topics: vaccines and a quick blood test newborns get right after birth. The clerics filled out a long survey about their own health habits, their views on childhood and adult vaccines, and the
Researchers found a surprising way to train AI: by making it play Battleship. While today’s AI excels at answering questions, it struggles with asking the right ones—a critical skill for solving complex problems. Scientists at MIT and Harvard tested this by creating a version of Battleship where AI
