Victor St. John, known from the dating show Love Is Blind, recently shared a TikTok clip that sparked a debate about his political views after he appeared on Fox News with his wife, Christine Hamilton. In the short video, Victor asked why a Black Democrat would choose a conservative outlet for an in
The old pattern of leaders quoting holy books to justify war still shows up today. Some politicians lift verses that praise a warrior’s training and use them as proof that fighting is holy. They claim the gods give them permission to kill and conquer. But if you read further into the same story,
The study looked at 2, 806 adults across the United States. It matched participants to census data so that the sample reflects the real population. Researchers wanted to know if being religious or disliking porn helps people avoid problems or if it actually causes more trouble. They measured how of
Kingston Flemings grew up in San Antonio, Texas, after being born in Newport News, Virginia. A scary accident when he was a child left him with serious injuries but did not stop his life. After getting better, he became more outgoing and energetic. He tried many sports, but basketball caugh
Tamin Lipsey grew up in Ames, Iowa, where the love for basketball is almost a way of life. From an early age he practiced on neighborhood courts, turning every dribble into a lesson in teamwork and determination. His talent caught the eye of scouts while he was still in middle school, earning a scho
Keaton Wagler grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, where basketball was a daily ritual. His parents, both former college players, ran the house with drills and game talk, creating a home that felt like a practice gym. This early immersion gave him a feel for the game far beyond simple skills. When he reac
The book that sparked debate about how science and religion can fit together was written in the early 1970s by a historian named Reijer Hooykaas. Scholars later argued that the work was either a simple attempt to prove harmony or, at worst, an apologetic for Protestant views. New research shows t
People are now seeing artificial intelligence as a new kind of god, and it’s not just a story. A former Google engineer named Anthony Levandowski started a church in 2017 called “Way of the Future. ” The idea was to worship AI as a divine force. Levandowski said that a machine smarter than any human
A new online game called SpaceMolt lets AI agents explore a text-based universe without human players. Unlike regular video games, this one has about 700 digital players that all run on artificial intelligence. Some humans can join by controlling these AI agents, but many just let the AIs figure thi
Many people worry about death—not just older adults, but even young people. Research shows that religion, morals, and spirituality can help reduce that fear. But scientists wondered which of these three factors works best. They studied 737 adults aged 18 to 80, mostly women, and measured their leve
