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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Religion and Health in Young Slovenes

In a recent study, researchers talked to 21 young people in Slovenia. They asked about how religion and spirituality fit into their lives and health habits. The interviews happened in late 2025 and were recorded, written down, and examined carefully. Five main ideas appeared in the answers.

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Apr 18 2026CRIME

A Shocked Family Faces the Theft of Loved Ones’ Rest

The Prichard family’s peaceful cemetery memories were shattered when five of their nine crypts at a Philadelphia‑area burial ground showed signs of intrusion, and a great‑great‑grandmother’s remains were taken. Judy Prichard McCleary, who believes her ancestors’ souls rest in heaven, expressed de

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

New Paths in Evolution: Honoring a Trailblazer

Roger Butlin devoted his life to unraveling how species arise and change. He began his work by questioning long‑held ideas about natural selection, looking for ways to test evolutionary theories with real data. His studies showed that small genetic differences can lead to big changes in how or

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

College Degree Linked to Rising Colon Cancer Deaths in Young Adults

The number of young adults dying from colon cancer is climbing, but the trend hits those without a college education harder than those with degrees. A new study in JAMA Oncology examined over 101, 000 deaths of people aged 25 to 49 between 1994 and 2023. Overall, deaths went from about three p

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Stars Shine in April

Cincinnati. com fans picked their top high‑school athletes for the week ending April 12, and the results were posted on April 17. Readers chose winners from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Each athlete can now download a digital certificate

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

NBA Leader Adam Silver Wins Innovation Award

Adam Silver, a former lawyer who grew up in Rye, New York, entered the NBA as a junior staffer in 1992. He moved quickly through roles—from special assistant to chief of staff, then president of NBA Entertainment—before becoming commissioner in 2014. Over the last decade, he has guided basketball in

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Why Cincinnati’s Spring Football Showcase Got Cancelled—and What It Means for Fans

The big outdoor football showcase planned for Cincinnati’s Bearcats never happened. Heavy rain and storms were expected, so the event was scrapped last-minute. Fans who bought parking passes will get refunds, but that doesn’t change the fact that the spring game—usually a chance to see new talent—wa

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Can drilling companies dodge past damage?

For years, oil companies have dug canals through Louisiana’s wetlands, changing the landscape forever. One parish took Chevron to court, arguing the company harmed the environment long ago. A jury agreed, ordering Chevron to pay $745 million. But the company fought back, saying much of its work happ

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Apr 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Two Icons Step Apart: A Look at Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s Journey

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, two trailblazers in women’s sports, shared some big news last week. The couple announced their separation through a joint post on Instagram. Bird, a basketball superstar, spent her entire 22-year career with the Seattle Storm, winning four championships and earning five O

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

New Orleans Golf Plans Face Uncertainty as Landry Reflects on LSU and Senate Race

Louisiana’s governor recently shared his thoughts on the state’s sports scene and upcoming elections during a radio interview. Among the topics discussed were LSU’s athletic budget struggles, the future of a high-profile golf event, and shifting political dynamics in Washington. His comments reveale

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