VOLUNTARY adoption agencies across the UK have joined forces to find more adoptive parents for children with additional needs.
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Throughout its 248-year history, America has witnessed dramatic, high-profile courtroom battles that test the laws and tear at its social fabric: from the Haymarket Square riot case and the Scopes Monkey Trial to the failed prosecution of Hall of Fame NFL running back O.J. Simpson in a grisly double murder. But the country has never seen anything quite like the made-for-the-screen trial set to start Monday in New York: A former president, who is also the current Republican Party nominee for the...
How Uri Berliner went about his complaint made it clear he was not interested in constructive criticism, but a viral momentGet Margaret Sullivan’s latest columns delivered straight to your inboxIt took only days from Uri Berliner’s publishing his fiery essay about his employer, NPR, to his suspension, to his resignation in a blaze of bad-faith glory.“You knew the martyrdom was coming,” was how journalist Issac Bailey put it.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading
JERUSALEM and south LEBANON – Christian-Muslim tensions in Lebanon have erupted after the murder of well-known Christian politician Pascal Sleiman. Given his fierce opposition to Hezbollah, Lebanese Christians are worried for their safety as the terror group's intimidation grows. A Syrian gang is believed to have kidnapped and murdered Sleiman, a strong believer and senior member of the Christian Lebanese Forces Party. Experts here see it as a political assassination linked to Hezbollah, meant...
Mandisa, the contemporary Christian artist and former American Idol contestant, has died, according to Rolling Stone. She was 47 years old. A statement posted to her social media reads, “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased. At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details. We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.” It goes on, “Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and truth...
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology Hydrogen trains could revolutionize how Americans get around Like a mirage speeding across the dusty desert outside Pueblo, Colorado, the first hydrogen-fuel-cell passenger train in the United States is getting warmed up on…
The fractured House GOP has to unite behind Speaker Mike Johnson to pass aid for Israel and Ukraine.
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers shed light on the actual nature of political debates among Americans, challenging the prevalent perception shaped by social media. Contrary to the belief that political discussions primarily occur online, often engaging strangers in heated exchanges, the study reveals that most political conversations are about "kitchen table issues" like taxes, happening mostly in person with acquaintances. Importantly, the misperception of...
Columnist Larry Donnell reflects on the US’ shortcomings for its citizens as he travels home for his beloved aunt’s funeral.
Despite parading through the halls of the Capitol as a handsome group to deliver their articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, they appear to have fallen short again of producing the kind of political stunt that can boost Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses the Republican disarray as they try to find issues they can rally around that don't also push away voters.
Grammy-winning Christian music singer Mandisa died Thursday at age 47, The Times confirmed. She was known for songs including 'Overcomer' and 'Bleed the Same.'