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John 3:13-17 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus and tells him, “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”Why does the Son come? Is it because God is angry? Because God wants to lord it over us? Because God needs something? No, he comes purely out of love, out of God’s desire that we flourish: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.”It is...

NEWLY released satellite photos show the smouldering wreckage of two prized Russian naval assets after a devastating strike from Ukraine. Yesterday, Kyiv's forces unleashed a barrage of ten cruise missiles along with kamikaze drones in a huge hit that rocked Putin's forces. New dramatic photos shared on Twitter show the catastrophic damage inflicted on the landing ship "Minsk" and the Kilo-class "Rostov-on-Don" attack submarine. Prior to the early morning attack, both vessels were allegedly awaiting repairs in a dry dock. After the crippling strike, satellite imagery showed the crumbling, charred remains of the formerly great landing ship and submarine. Another...

The new edition celebrates the influential jazz guitarist’s centennial and commemorates his only live session for Riverside Records.Wes Montgomery 'The Complete Full House Recordings' artwork - Courtesy: Craft RecordingsWes Montgomery 'The Complete Full House Recordings' artwork - Courtesy: Craft Recordings Craft Recordings has announced the November 10 release of an expanded edition of jazz great Wes Montgomery’s classic 1962 LP Full House. Recorded at Tsubo coffee house in Berkeley, CA, the new edition celebrates his centennial and commemorates the influential jazz guitarist’s only live session for Riverside Records. The Complete Full House Recordings features stellar performances by Montgomery and an...

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was “all in” on President Biden’s reelection bid in a Thursday interview. “When I look at what’s been accomplished with the team that was put together, I am very impressed,” Clinton said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “And I’m all in to reelect people who got things done. That’s what this country needs.” Clinton acknowledged what she described as “legitimate” questions about Biden’s age, but she suggested the long list of Biden’s accomplishments should outweigh those concerns.

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23-page PDF of police documents related to a 2016 investigation after a cocaine pipe and "white powdery substance" found in Hunter Biden's rental car returned in Prescott, Arizona.

CNN humiliated itself Wednesday with a “fact check” admitting impeachment inquiry evidence put forth by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is true. “I appreciate CNN actually acknowledged that,” McCarthy told reporters Thursday. “They had to acknowledge that every alleged accusation that put us into impeachment inquiry is true.” “What was interesting was the headline, but more interesting was the fact checks. It was all true,” he added.

A RUSSIAN fighter jet tried to shoot down a British spy plane off the coast of Ukraine carrying 30 crew members. The pilot of the Su-27 fighter jet fired two missiles at the British jet last September after he thought he had permission, it has emerged At the time Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that the unarmed RAF Rivet Joint was on routine patrol in international airspace when it was tailed by two Russian Su-27 fighter jets. During the 90-minute interaction, one of the jets fired two missiles near the RAF plane. The first one missed the target rather than...

Robert Barnes @barnes_law Goal here is to tie up Hunter such that he can't be subpoenaed to testify in any impeachment effort, and can claim the 5th. It's not a real effort to punish.

Researchers from Pritzker Molecular Engineering, under the guidance of Prof. Jeffrey Hubbell, demonstrated that their compound can eliminate the autoimmune response linked to multiple sclerosis. Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have developed a novel vaccine that, in laboratory tests, can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and Crohn’s disease — all without shutting down the rest of the immune system. A typical vaccine teaches the human immune system to recognize a virus or bacteria as an enemy that should be attacked. The new “inverse vaccine” does just the opposite:...

Explanation: Big, beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 7331 is often touted as an analog to our own Milky Way. About 50 million light-years distant in the northern constellation Pegasus, NGC 7331 was recognized early on as a spiral nebula and is actually one of the brighter galaxies not included in Charles Messier's famous 18th century catalog. Since the galaxy's disk is inclined to our line-of-sight, long telescopic exposures often result in images that evokes a strong sense of depth. The effect is further enhanced in this sharp image by galaxies that lie beyond the gorgeous island universe. The most prominent background...

COVID-19 has found itself quickly back in the news and just in time for the 2024 presidential election. The Biden administration, from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been hyping the matter. President Joe Biden has called for Congress to fund yet another booster, and mask mandates have come back to movie studios, colleges and universities, and even elementary schools. When First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID earlier this month, the president was supposed to be following masking requirements, in accordance with his own CDC. At least, that's...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Schneider: Future popes will thank Bishop Strickland for his fidelity to the Catholic faith'Dear Bishop Strickland, thank you, that you are resolved 'to serve the Lord, and not the time,' Bishop Schneider wrote in a newly released personal letter to Bishop Strickland.Editor’s note: Bishop Joseph Strickland has shared with LifeSiteNews a letter sent to him by Bishop Athanasius Schneider encouraging and thanking him for his witness to the Catholic faith. Bishop Schneider says that it is because of this faith that Bishop Strickland is now threatened with being removed from his diocese in Tyler, Texas, but insists...

Nike is permanently closing its beloved Portland factory store — one year after it shuttered the location because of theft problems. The retail giant — like so many other major brands — has taken a hit to its bottom line due to a dangerous surge in petty theft shoplifting and organized retail crime. local news station KGW-TV reported thieves were “stealing armloads of Nike merchandise and walking out the front door with no fear of being stopped.”

A Minnesota woman who has decided to detransition from a transgender male is suing the doctors who performed a double mastectomy on her when she was just 16. Luka Hein, now 21, claims she was going through a tough time emotionally as a teenager, when her parents were getting divorced and when she was being groomed online by a man from another state. As she struggled with her mental health during this time, she said she found influencers online who extolled the virtues of breast surgery and hormones. Hein then met with staff members at the University of Nebraska Medical...

A widespread cyberattack has caused significant disruptions to many operations at MGM Resorts International, including inoperable casino machines and malfunctioning room keys in Las Vegas. MGM owns some of the most recognizable hotels and casinos across the country, especially in Las Vegas, where it operates the Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, and of course the MGM Grand, among others. Now, a recent cybersecurity breach has wreaked havoc at many of those properties.

“We recommend that you get an abortion.” That was the advice Tasha Kann received from doctors in Michigan shortly after she learned that she had brain cancer in 2022. The young mother, who was 20 weeks pregnant with her second child, had just been diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma grade III, a rare and aggressive malignant tumor. Her doctors urged her to end her pregnancy so that she could receive chemotherapy and radiation. “I told them absolutely not,” Kann shared with Fox News Digital in an interview. Kann went on to give birth to a healthy baby girl.

Police said officer-worn bodycam footage shows the moment McCray suddenly delivered a "sucker punch" to an officer’s face, breaking his nose in the "unprovoked" assault." Officers can be seen rushing to pull McCray to the ground and put him in handcuffs. McCray was charged with felony second-degree assault on a police officer and other charges. He was held at a county jail – until his bail application hearing. While the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office requested a significant amount of bail, the department said McCray "convinced" a county court judge to release him until his next court date "by issuing...

The family of former NBA player Brandon Hunter says the 42-year-old died suddenly on Tuesday after collapsing during a hot yoga session in Orlando, Fla. Carolyn Cliett, the mother-in-law of Hunter, spoke to NBC News about the tragedy. “It was hot yoga, and he did it regularly,” Cliett said. “He was in good shape as far as we know. We’re just shocked.” Hunter appeared in 67 total games for the Celtics and Magic during a two-season NBA career that spanned from 2003-05.

I’m a teacher; my pronoun is _______. If you answered, My pronoun is they, you’ve done nothing wrong. Yes, teachers are expected to model good grammar as well as teach it—they could lose their jobs if they don't—but no matter what you’ve been told before, singular they is grammatically correct, and the American Psychological Association's influential Publication Manual (7e) is the latest authority to agree. The APA manual stresses correct grammar in writing, and it approves the use of they, them, their, themselves, and even themself, when an individual’s pronouns are unknown or irrelevant