Long before America became a superpower, its religious scene was a messy mix of rules and rebellion. In the late 1700s, preachers like Jeremiah Moore got arrested just for sharing their faith in public. The government preferred everyone stick to the official church, but Moore kept speaking out anywa
Long Beach is about to welcome music lovers with a brand‑new outdoor amphitheater on its downtown waterfront. The venue, which can hold up to 11, 000 people, sits close to the historic Queen Mary ship and will offer a mix of seating options, food trucks, and easy public transport. City leaders say t
Long before suicide-prevention blankets became standard gear in mental-health wards, a Montreal shoemaker noticed nurses slipping on polished floors while checking on at-risk patients. While stitching ergonomic shoes, Giovanni Argentino saw that hospital blankets felt flimsy and unsafe—easy to tear
Long before computers existed, people tried to explain the human brain by comparing it to everyday objects. First came clocks, then steam engines, and later, machines. This way of thinking stuck around even as technology advanced. Now, some in the tech world have started calling humans “meat compute
Reports from Palestinians suggest some Israeli forces have used sexual violence in prisons. These accounts include beatings, public shaming, and torture that targets both adults and minors. The claims are serious enough to demand thorough, unbiased investigations. Even if only partly true, they rais
Republican infighting just got louder after President Trump openly questioned Rep. Lauren Boebert's loyalty. Boebert, known for her strong conservative views, recently supported Rep. Thomas Massie in his Kentucky primary. Trump, who usually backs loyal allies, criticized her choice, calling Massie "
Rep. Mike Haridopolos told a news program that the United States seeks equal footing in trade with China. He pointed out that China often ignores rules on environmental protection and worker rights, making it hard for U. S. firms to compete without risking their intellectual property. Haridopolos ar
Republicans face a tricky choice as the 2024 midterms approach. The party’s survival hinges on how it deals with President Trump, who is still a powerful force in the GOP. Trump says he will be on the ballot and that his supporters love him, a claim that puts pressure on Republican candidates
Longevity is usually seen as a medical issue. People talk about hospitals, medicines and diet. But the real story is bigger. Social ties and purpose matter just as much as health care. Research shows that friends keep us alive longer. A study at Harvard found that people who love their relationship
Long distances and hot weather make pig journeys risky. When animals travel to a slaughterhouse, any death that occurs en route shows the stress they have endured. Researchers looked at many commercial trips that lasted eight hours or less to see what factors raised the chance of these deaths. Th
