Stefan Merrill Block's life took a dramatic turn when he was eight years old. Moving from Indianapolis to Plano, Texas, he found it hard to feel at home. The word "home" felt forced, like it was stuck on with weak glue. But soon, his shiny new house became a prison. For five long years, from fourth
In the United States, healthcare chaplaincy education has been a bit all over the place. There's no set rulebook, so training can vary a lot. This inconsistency can make it tough for chaplains to be fully prepared for their roles. To tackle this issue, a group of experts got together to create some
Rhode Island has always been a magnet for the rich and famous, especially those looking for a summer escape or a second home. The state's charm, with its stunning coastline and historic homes, has drawn in big names over the years. Among them are comedian Matt Rife, actor Christopher Walken, and pop
Michigan's cannabis industry is in for a rough ride as a new tax policy kicks in. Starting January 1st, a 24% wholesale tax joins the existing 10% retail tax and 6% sales tax. This means cannabis products are now hit with a total tax of 40%. This is a big deal for businesses like Green Acres Cannabi
South Korea's Bithumb exchange has found over $200 million in crypto assets sitting idle in 2. 6 million accounts. These accounts have been untouched for at least a year, some for over a decade. The largest single holding is worth about $2. 84 million, and the longest inactive period is over 12 year
Turkmenistan has just made a big move. The country has officially legalized crypto mining and trading. This happened when a new law, signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, came into effect. This change could be a game-changer for Turkmenistan's economy. The country is known for its natural gas
In 2025, faith-based films kept audiences engaged, offering a mix of inspiration and entertainment. These movies, produced by studios like Angel Studios and 5&2 Studios, reached wide audiences and broke box office records. For instance, "David" made a huge splash, earning $22 million in its first we
Antarctica, once seen as a barren, frozen wasteland, is now a hotspot for urgent scientific study. The ice here is not as permanent as it once seemed. Due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels, the ice is melting at an alarming rate. This melting is not just a local issue. It's causing sea
Enzo Maresca's time as Chelsea's head coach has come to an end after a rocky 18 months. The decision to part ways with the 45-year-old Italian was not made lightly, but a series of disagreements and poor results left the board with no choice. The final straw was a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, whic
People often think extreme weather is getting deadlier. News stories often say climate change is making storms, floods, and heat waves worse. But data shows something different. Deaths from extreme weather have dropped a lot over the past 100 years. This is true even though the world's population ha
