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May 05 2026RELIGION

A New Look at How Spiritual Ideas Fit Into 12‑Step Recovery

The Twelve‑Step movement is one of the most common ways people try to get over addiction. It has helped millions, but its language often feels very Christian and European, which can turn away folks who come from other faiths or cultures. Researchers have started to think about how the steps could

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May 05 2026RELIGION

Exploring Deeper: Space, Faith and Everyday Growth

The idea that growing closer to Jesus is a never‑ending path was the heart of a recent talk aimed at young adults. A senior church leader, joined by his wife, used the metaphor of diving deeper into water and even space to illustrate how spiritual depth expands over time. They highlighted visi

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Better support for cancer patients beyond just medicine

Doctors often focus on the medical side of chemotherapy but forget about how patients feel deep down. For breast cancer patients, the emotional and spiritual challenges can be just as tough as the physical ones. New research highlights how important it is to address these needs, yet they usually sli

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May 05 2026RELIGION

How faith and care shape end-of-life support

Many people facing serious illness or loss turn to spirituality for comfort, not just medicine. When health declines or death is near, fear and sadness often take over. But beliefs—like prayers to saints or traditions from different cultures—can help people find purpose again. Nurses who understand

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Staying Ahead When Dividends Struggle

Recent energy price jumps tied to global conflicts have pushed inflation up again. This makes life tough for investors who rely on steady dividend payments. Traditional dividend-focused funds now face a challenge: protecting the actual spending power of those payouts. A mix of companies from financ

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May 05 2026CELEBRITIES

A Big Night Out With a Side of Protest

The Met Gala’s red carpet was packed with stars this week, but the glitz wasn’t the only thing drawing attention. While models and musicians posed in over-the-top outfits, a group of protesters outside made sure no one forgot about the event’s biggest sponsor: a billionaire known for running one of

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pittsburgh steps up with a new quantum hub

Pittsburgh just opened a nearly $12 million lab packed with gear that could push science in the region forward. Called the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core, or WP-QIC for short, this place sits in Pitt’s old engineering building and gives researchers tools to study quantum materials und

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May 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why do gamers really buy in-game items?

Many free-to-play video games make millions by selling virtual items that don’t change how the game works. These items—like skins, emotes, or character outfits—are purely for appearance. A recent study looked at why gamers spend money on these non-functional items, especially in esports where compet

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May 05 2026HEALTH

How VR helps people with vertigo feel steady again

Vertigo isn’t just about feeling dizzy—it can turn ordinary moments into dangers. One person, Lisa McCully, found out the hard way after years of dealing with a common inner-ear problem called BPPV. One morning, getting up from the couch sent the world spinning so hard she crashed into a table and T

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May 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Hollywood dust settles as Lively and Baldoni resolve legal fight over movie drama

Two years after filming wrapped on the romantic movie “It Ends With Us, ” Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have quietly ended their courtroom clash. The surprise settlement avoids a high-profile trial that was set for mid-May and could have had both actors taking the stand. During the dispute, Lively

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