The story of how church and state have clashed goes back more than a thousand years. In the 400s, a pope named Gelasius claimed that while kings ruled on earth, priests had the ultimate say because they promised eternal life. That idea didn’t settle things but it set a pattern that many later leader
The story begins with a group of lesbians who, in the 1980s, created their own safe space in Barcelona. Over four decades, that place has seen political shifts, city changes, and the fading of many queer venues. Yet it kept going because everyone inside shared its own rules and cared for each other.
A former employee of Howard and Beth Stern has filed a new lawsuit against the radio duo, demanding at least $2. 5 million in damages and an order to void a non‑disclosure agreement she says was never signed. The plaintiff, Leslie Kuhn, first joined the team as an office manager in September 2022
A recent Gallup survey shows that only about one third of Americans feel the environment is good, a new low in the past 25 years. Two out of three people think pollution and climate change are getting worse, and most say the government is not doing enough to protect nature. The study also found t
Electric vehicles are gaining ground as a clear benefit for people and the planet. They produce no exhaust fumes, so city air gets cleaner and health risks linked to smog drop. When you look at the money side, charging an EV costs about 40 % less than filling a gas tank. Plus, fewer parts m
The film “In Our Nature” looks at how kids who spend more time on screens than outside might lose touch with the world around them. The makers asked: if children are glued to devices for up to seven hours a day, what will happen when nature lessons become more political and less universal? They set
The famous writers behind the long‑running series that turned into a six‑season TV hit have launched a fresh story in an alien setting. Their recent books, already moving toward a new Amazon show, start with the book “The Mercy of Gods, ” which debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. The next
Preston Middle School has taken the state science title for the second year in a row, beating last year’s narrow loss by a wide margin. The win marks the school’s 15th overall championship and its 14th since 2010. The state meet was held on April 4 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs,
The university promised lifetime access to its alumni email, but a recent notice says that will end on May 31, 2026. This change could cut off a vital link between former students and the research community. Many alumni, especially those who work in science and engineering, rely on that inbox to sha
A medical student once thought science and belief were forever at odds. When he treated patients who faced death, the calm of those with strong faith surprised him and made him question his own stance. A simple question from an elderly woman – “Doctor, what do you believe? ” – forced him to confront
