In Moldova, a heated argument over a church has sparked a bigger debate about law and religion. The prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped in to remind everyone that laws apply to all, no matter their beliefs. This isn't just about a building; it's about two major branches of Orthodox Christian
A recent hearing on antisemitism turned heated, leading to the removal of a panel member. Carrie Prejean Boller, known for her conservative views, was kicked out of the federal Religious Liberty Commission. She had been defending Candace Owens, a commentator accused of spreading antisemitic ideas.
In Colombia, where faith is a big part of life, adults turned to their beliefs to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study looked at how people used different ways to cope, with a special focus on how religion played a role. The study involved over 5, 500 adults, and it used a reli
Surgeons are skilled at their jobs, but teaching others is a different ball game. A recent study wants to see if coaching can help surgeons improve their teaching skills. The focus is on a special coaching model designed for faculty members. The idea is simple: if surgeons get coaching, they might
Pittsburgh has a rich Black history that many people don't know about. In the late 1700s, free Black men helped create Allegheny County. In the 1800s, Pittsburgh was a key stop on the Underground Railroad. A neighborhood called Lower Hill, then known as Arthursville, was a major hub. John B. Vashon,
In 2026, a well-known writer, David Brooks, penned his final column. He painted a grim picture of America's current state. Brooks argued that the country had become meaner and more pessimistic. He also claimed that global populism was turning America into a ruthless nation. Brooks believed that disi
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and influential figure, had a strong interest in race science, a discredited idea that claims racial differences in intelligence are genetic. In 2016, he shared an article from a white supremacist website with Noam Chomsky, suggesting that race and IQ are linked. This idea
Vacuum-assisted deliveries are common. But how long is too long? This is what doctors want to know. They looked at how long these deliveries take. They also checked if longer times cause problems. Problems for the baby. Problems for the delivery. They found some things. First, longer deliveries can
Russia's recent decision to tighten controls on Telegram has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from those who rely on the app for essential communication. The state's communications regulator announced further restrictions, citing Telegram's failure to address criminal and terrorist activiti
A lawyer who worked on the "Stop the Steal" campaign after the 2020 election tried to get a U. S. intelligence contractor to look for evidence of voter fraud. This lawyer, Kurt Olsen, wanted the contractor, Mojave Research Inc. , to expand its work and search for issues that could support claims abo
