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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Science Fest in Atlanta Lets Kids Meet the Minds Behind Tech

The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz marathon; attendees are free to explore without worrying about scores or essays. The event’s co‑founder says the goal is simple: bring people face to face wi

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting in the Middle East is disrupting flights and mail routes, making it hard for postal votes to reach Denmark before the count. Key airports such as

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

New Jersey Builders Fight New Flood Rules That Could Hurt Shore Towns

The state of New Jersey has issued a new flood‑control rule that will raise the minimum height for houses in risky areas. The rule, called R. E. A. L. , requires homes to be built at least four feet higher than the federal standard. If a town’s flood line is two feet, the new law makes the hou

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Mar 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Oregon Legislature Stalls on Climate Bills While Some Rollbacks Pass

The short session in Oregon saw most climate‑focused proposals stalled, leaving the state’s clean‑energy plans largely unchanged. A key idea that would have let the state tap a “Climate Superfund” to cover wildfire and heat damage never left committee, missing another chance to hold big polluters ac

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Mar 06 2026RELIGION

Peace Views in Cameroon: How Faith Shapes Thinking

In Cameroon, keeping the country calm is a big topic that people talk about all the time. Because many citizens care about this, researchers wanted to see how faith influences what people think about peace. They asked 156 adults from different religious backgrounds to write down words that com

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Faith, Happiness and Aging: How Belief Helps Seniors Thrive

Older people in Brazil are showing that a strong personal faith can help them feel happier and less sad, which in turn lets them live better lives as they age. A study of 538 seniors aged 60 to 101 measured how satisfied they were with life, how much depression they felt, and how well they aged. Par

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Politicians and Their Religious Claims

The claim that a leader’s faith guides all their actions is common, yet when policy choices clash with religious teachings, the story changes. In Washington, several lawmakers say they are guided by their faith, but their voting records show a different picture. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi both

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Mar 06 2026RELIGION

New Spiritual Highlights in the South for March

\ The bishop from New York, Rev. Allen K. Shin, will travel to Baton Rouge on March 15 to lead worship at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. \ \ He will open two services, one at 8 a. m. and another at 10 a. m. , offering prayers and reflections for the community. \ \ After the morning rites, he

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Mar 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI in Action: What’s Hot, Legal Battles and the Future of Tech

The world of artificial intelligence is moving fast, with new ideas and legal fights shaping what comes next. A recent report has highlighted the ten most important topics in AI today, showing how experts see the field evolving. First, a controversial company plans to sue the Pentagon because it sa

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Switzerland Cuts F‑35 Order Amid Rising Prices

Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go

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