Life can take unexpected turns when someone hits rock bottom. Martha Randall Erickson knows this well. By her mid-30s, she felt like she was drowning in bad choices—two failed marriages, a battle with addiction, and the weight of a painful childhood. But a coworker named Thom Britton didn’t give up
New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping
A photo shared on Truth Social recently sparked debates after it showed a figure in robes, often linked to religious imagery. Many viewers quickly assumed it was meant to represent a familiar biblical scene, leading to sharp reactions online. The timing of the post didn’t help—it went live on Orthod
Vice President JD Vance, a prominent Catholic in the Trump administration, recently said the pope should avoid interfering with American policy. Speaking on Fox News, he suggested the Vatican focus on church matters instead of political debates. His comments came after a public fight between Preside
Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for over a decade, once seemed unstoppable. He won elections easily, called liberal democracy outdated years before others, and shaped Hungary’s direction with ease. But Sunday’s vote proved his winning streak wasn’t forever. A new opposition party, led by Pete
Citizens Financial Group’s chief executive believes the next year will be better for the economy. He told investors in January that growth, job stability and falling inflation were likely by year‑end. His bank’s analysts also expected two more cuts from the Federal Reserve and a good financial pictu
In many Chicago homes, kids often go to school without a proper outfit while heaps of usable clothes end up in landfills. The city’s waste problem and the families’ need for clothing are two sides of the same coin. When a month celebrates volunteers and Earth’s health, it shows how one action
In brain scans, scientists often use specific exercises to find where certain functions live in the brain. These tasks can be boring, causing people to move and tiredness, especially kids who find long scans hard. A new idea is to show them a fun movie instead of a strict task, hoping they stay stil
The seeds of Ginkgo biloba hold a nasty secret: they produce a poison called ginkgotoxin and its sugar‑bound form. Scientists wanted to know which genes make these chemicals, but the details were fuzzy. Using a step‑by‑step RNA sequencing plan, researchers collected seed samples at different grow
A sudden crush at the famed Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti turned a festive gathering into a deadly disaster, claiming at least 25 lives and leaving many more wounded. The incident occurred on Saturday during a local celebration, where visitors flocked to the historic mountaintop fortress.
