A 140-year-old church near Chicago’s United Center is fighting to stay alive as the area around it transforms. Greater Union Baptist Church, with its striking red brick walls and intricate wooden ceiling, has been closed since 2022 because of a broken heating system and an unpaid $14, 000 gas bill.
Two activists, one from Spain and another from Brazil, are stuck in Israeli custody after their boat was stopped near Greece. The men were sailing as part of a group trying to bring supplies to Gaza. Instead of reaching shore, they now face serious accusations like working with enemies or supporting
A well-known human rights figure in Iran is facing serious health problems while behind bars. The 50-year-old activist, recognized internationally for her work on women's rights and opposition to capital punishment, reportedly suffered a heart-related emergency in late March. Her condition took a dr
The recent election in Hungary saw the long‑time Prime Minister Viktor Orban lose his seat by a large margin, changing the country’s political landscape. His departure means Hungary will no longer block European efforts to support Ukraine, a shift that could open more paths for aid and military coop
The world of cyberpunk feels like a playground for questions about technology, identity, and power. One classic that sparks the conversation is Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell, set in a buzzing city where cyber‑criminals and government agents clash. Its lead, Major Motoko Kusanagi, is a cyberne
The 2026 MLS season’s eleventh matchday brings a face‑to‑face between the LA Galaxy and the Vancouver Whitecaps at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Both clubs belong to the Western Conference, but they sit at opposite ends of the table. Vancouver is second with 24 points from nin
A recent discussion explores how American evangelical Christians are divided when it comes to enforcing immigration laws. The conversation began with two experts who regularly think about how religion and government should interact. One is a long‑time religion reporter, the other leads a group that
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights figure in Iran, faces life-threatening medical emergencies while behind bars. According to her family’s organization, she suffered a serious heart issue and collapsed multiple times recently. This prompted prison officials to rush her to a hospital, though
The once‑buzzy low‑fare carrier, known for its bright yellow planes and cheeky marketing, has announced it will shut down immediately. Spirit’s website states that every flight is cancelled and customer service has closed, urging passengers to expect refunds but offering no assistance with altern
New York’s Catholic leadership has agreed to pay 800 million dollars to people who were abused by priests as kids. Over 1, 300 survivors will share this money, making it one of the biggest payouts ever in the U. S. for clergy abuse cases. Only Los Angeles gave more—880 million—when it settled simila
