A new look at religion’s role in intimate partner violence reveals surprising patterns. While many assume faith makes relationships safer, the evidence tells a more complicated story. Researchers tracked over 2, 000 urban couples for years, checking how often partners attended services and whether t
As the U. S. gears up for its 250th birthday, big public gatherings are reminding everyone that religion still sits at the heart of national debates. Last month, thousands filled the National Mall for concerts and speeches that framed America’s past as a Christian story. Speakers and attendees alike
For years, crypto fans have pushed wild ideas about blockchain fixing everything from art sales to shipping routes. Yet most of these predictions never took off. Bitcoin still stands as the only real success, while newer projects like stablecoins mostly copy old banking systems in a digital disguise
The crypto market hit a rough patch in 2026, dragging down Bitcoin and Ethereum along with it. Unlike past cycles where most coins were in profit at the peak, this time over 8 million Bitcoin and a big chunk of Ethereum are underwater. The numbers don’t lie—Bitcoin is down about 31% while Ethereum h
Robot lawnmowers are stepping out of the garage and into bigger yards. A brand known for floor-cleaning bots just rolled out a model meant to handle US lawns up to a quarter acre. Priced at $1, 299, it uses two positioning tricks—RTK and VSLAM—to map tricky spaces and cut grass on slopes up to 45 pe
Sarah Sherman’s first comedy special feels like a messy art project that somehow turned into a must-watch. Instead of playing it safe with jokes about politics or pop culture, she went all-in on her weirdest ideas. The people helping make the show told her to dump the obvious targets, saying things
The South Carolina Republican primary for the seat left by Rep. Nancy Mace has moved to a runoff because no candidate secured more than half the votes. The contest will decide who fills the position after Mace announced she is running for governor, ending her congressional term. Two main contende
A new analysis warns that today’s stock rally may be fragile because many parts of the economy are moving in opposite directions. The writer notes that while most investors see a steady path forward, the mix of trends creates a danger that something unexpected could happen. Because it is hard to pre
Kim Jong Un’s recent trip to Beijing was a headline‑making event, but the real story is about subtle shifts in power. The leaders met for two days and shared public praise, but the conversation avoided hot topics like nuclear weapons or U. S. policy. This move helped Kim boost his international imag
The planet warmed again in May, becoming the second hottest month since reliable records began. Climate change and a developing El Niño pattern pushed up land and sea temperatures across the globe. Scientists from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service noted that May 2024 ranked jus
