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A Louisiana pastor, Luke Ash, was fired from his job at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library for refusing to use a colleague’s preferred pronouns. Ash, the bivocational lead pastor of Stevendale Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, told Tony Perkins he was dismissed for misgendering a coworker at the libray, where he worked as a technician for around six months Last Monday, July the 7th, I was in a conversation with a coworker about someone that she was training and I did not use preferred pronouns in that conversation. That coworker corrected me, said...

...Dr. Naunton and his team found a passage leading down to a central chamber. But despite the anticipation of treasure or ancient artifacts, what they found inside took them completely by surprise. The tomb, sealed for nearly 4,000 years, was not as pristine as they had hoped. The chamber was in disarray, showing clear signs of having been disturbed -- but there was no sign of forced entry. That was the first twist in the tale.The seal on the tomb had clearly remained intact, so the question loomed: how had the contents been disrupted? Archaeologists soon concluded that this wasn't...

Polish bishop warns of ‘Islamization of Europe’ as he denounces open bordersAntoni Długosz, auxiliary bishop emeritus of Częstochowa, spoke about the Polish government's dangerous migration policies last Saturday during a pilgrimage.A Polish bishop has denounced his government as “political gangsters” who foster the “Islamization of Europe” through their migration policy.According to a report by the Catholic Herald, Antoni Długosz, auxiliary bishop emeritus of Częstochowa, spoke about the Polish government’s dangerous migration policies last Saturday during an annual pilgrimage to the Jasna Góra monastery, where the famous Black Madonna icon is displayed.“German police are tossing illegal immigrants across the border like...

Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson 🚨Former mobster who was jailed in Epstein’s cell says Ghislaine Maxwell holds the key to the entire operation and the government is keeping her quiet with a deal, Haul her in and force her to testify: “The key person here is Ghislaine Maxwell… They got to bring her in and make her talk. I think they got a hold of her.. Told her to keep her mouth shut and she will get out.” 11:47 AM · Jul 17, 2025

(Jul. 16, 2025) — On June 18, former Maricopa County, AZ Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio began tweeting about the investigation his office opened into the “long-form” birth certificate image of then-sitting president Barack Hussein Obama II. Arpaio launched the probe in August 2011 after a group of more than 200 constituents approached him with concerns that if the image, released on the White House website on April 27 proved to be fraudulent as several experts asserted, their votes in the 2012 presidential election would be disenfranchised. ... continue reading at: https://www.thepostemail.com/2025/07/16/is-the-truth-about-the-obama-birth-certificate-about-to-emerge/

Record-breaking levels of immigration is causing Britain's population to grow faster than any other major EU country, figures have claimed. According to the United Nations, the UK's population is expected to balloon 6.8 per cent from 69.6million to 74.3million by the end of the century. Only Luxembourg, with a tiny population of around 672,000, is expected to rise more, at 10 per cent. It's feared the main driving force behind the surge is the Britain's skyrocketing immigration crisis - which political parties have so far failed to tackle. The news comes as the number of people living in the UK...

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking carbide ceramic that withstands temperatures up to 6,512 degrees Fahrenheit. 🔥 The new material significantly outperforms existing options, breaking through traditional thermal limits in aerospace and energy sectors. 🌟 This innovation holds immense potential for hypersonic flight, enabling faster and more efficient aircraft travel. ⚡ Beyond aerospace, the material’s resilience could revolutionize the energy industry, enhancing efficiency and safety in high-temperature environments. ============================================================================= In an impressive stride forward, Chinese scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in the field of material science: a carbide ceramic that can endure temperatures as high...

WASHINGTON — The Army has launched an investigation after a drill sergeant posted a video on social media of soldiers being hazed under a MAGA flag, which is a violation of regulations prohibiting political activity in uniform and on federal property, the service said. Staff Sgt. Thomas Mitchell on Friday uploaded a video on TikTok showing a group of trainees performing pushups and burpees in full body armor under a banner that read, “This Is Ultra MAGA Country.” The video was later deleted. But Mitchell posted a second video showing the same soldiers exercising in the same location but with...

Following the fall of the Assad regime, Israel has established a new “red line” in Syria, launching major airstrikes on Damascus on July 16 to warn the new government against attacking the Druze minority in the south. The strikes, which targeted military headquarters, came after clashes erupted between Druze and other armed groups near Suwayda.

[Catholic Caucus] The Newly Canonized Saints of Compiègne: "To the poorest daughter of Carmel, honor speaks louder than fear."Mother Marie: Sister Blanche...First Commissary: I forbid you to continue...Mother Marie: You have the power to force me to silence, but none to command me to it. I represent here the Reverend Mother Prioress and I shall take no orders from you.A Commissary: Confounded old hag! She cannot be made to hold her tongue, fellow Citizen, but remind her that the Republic has a machine at its disposal that will leave her somewhat short of breath!First Commissary: Enough! I repeat that you...

"The Russian side has repeatedly stated that a deployment of armed forces of other countries in Ukraine under any pretense would be absolutely unacceptable and it would regard this as preparations for foreign military intervention," Maria Zakharova statedMOSCOW, July 17. /TASS/. Russia treats the idea of the "coalition of the willing" to create a multinational force as a plan of military intervention and will regard its units in Ukraine as legitimate targets, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The diplomat was commenting on the outcome of the coalition’s earlier meeting. Following the event, the office of UK Prime Minister...

Trying to create a whiff of an alien atmosphere—sunbaked sulfur and chalk NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS ============================================================= Robot explorers have found Mars to be a world of sulfur, acids, magnesium, iron and chlorine compounds, all of which are sunbaked and wrapped in a carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere. But what would this complex and exotic brew smell like? It turns out that everyone—not just Mars explorers—might be able to find out, because there may be ways to recreate whiffs of the Red Planet here on Earth. One relatively recent innovation in the perfume business is "Headspace" technology. "It gathers the molecules, and then the sample is...

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens (72%) say they use AI for companionship, with more than half of those doing so every day, a new survey released Wednesday finds. Why it matters: AI companions can be dangerous to young users, posing an "unacceptable risk," according to Common Sense Media, who published the findings. What they did: For the purposes of this research, conducted in April and May 2025, "AI companions" were defined as "digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want." Some teens said that they've applied social skills that they practiced with their AI companions...

<p>MONTEROSI, Italy (Reuters) -Producers of Pecorino Romano cheese, one of Italy's best known food exports, are lobbying to be spared new U.S. tariffs that could raise consumer prices and take a chunk out of their export market.</p><p>Gianni Maoddi, president of the Consorzio di Tutela del Pecorino Romano, said the cheese has for more than 140 years been popular in the United States, which accounts for around 40% of annual exports.</p>

Megyn Kelly ripped into Chelsea Clinton after the former first daughter boasted about her Texas flood relief efforts — calling her a “fake philanthropist” and the Clintons a “family of grifters.” The former Fox News anchor, who hosts the podcast “The Megyn Kelly Show,” tore into Bill and Hillary’s only child after she posted on X last Wednesday that a subsidiary of the Clinton Foundation was “on the ground in Texas, supporting families, communities and ongoing search and rescue efforts.” Social media users quickly jumped on Chelsea’s call to action, accusing her family of defrauding governments through the Clinton Foundation...

[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Müller to German bishops: Same-sex ‘blessings’ are ‘diametrically opposed’ to will of GodCardinal Müller said that Christians naturally understand that lifestyles contrary to Christian ethics 'are not blessed by God.'Cardinal Gerhard Müller said that same-sex “blessings” are “a deception” and are “diametrically opposed” to the will of God.In an article published in the German Catholic newspaper Die Tagespost, Cardinal Müller reiterated his critique of so-called same-sex “blessings” in response to two German bishops implementing the heterodox practice in their dioceses.READ: German bishop suggests guidelines for blessing same-sex ‘couples,’ divorced and ‘remarried’“When the Pharisees asked Him the trick...

I’m leaving Pittsburgh, on a flight to Denver, reflecting on the last 36 hours. The Energy and Innovation Summit has just concluded, where I was invited to sit on a panel and address a room full of big shots. When my mother learned I’d be attending an event with dozens of billionaires as well as the President of the United States, she asked me if I’d be wearing something appropriate. “I’ll be wearing a suit,” I said. “Good,” she said. “Do you have one that isn’t made of rubber?” “Yes, mom. I have several suits made from cotton and wool.”...

The codename: Project Solis. The work: nuclear fusion testing. The cost: $1 billion. The site: Albuquerque? For the past few months, local and state officials have discreetly been talking with Pacific Fusion, a California-based company that could set up a 225,000-square-foot nuclear fusion facility worth $1 billion in Albuquerque’s Mesa del Sol or another site in the city. With the research and development facility could come 200 permanent jobs and hundreds more construction jobs. The New Mexico Economic Development Department and Pacific Fusion officials announced on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding for the site. Officials had been working on the...

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday joined calls for the Trump administration to release more files in the case involving disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.In an interview on CBS News’s “The Takeout,” Pence called for greater transparency out of the White House, while stressing the importance of protecting the names of victims involved.“The time has come for the administration to release all of the files regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s investigation and prosecution,” he told host Major Garrett.“It’s important that we protect the names of the victims,” he continued. “They should be excluded from any disclosure, but whether...

For long-time followers of fusion energy, Tokamak Hall is the high-water mark after decades of ups and downs. From an observation deck on the side, the surgically-clean, hospital-white room feels both like a cathedral and yet somehow too tiny for its lofty purpose. Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the company building it, says the room will soon hold a tokamak, the central donut-shaped device necessary for one approach to nuclear fusion. In the tokamak, scientists will heat up deuterium and tritium to 100 million degrees Celsius and fuse them together—producing heat that can be converted to electricity in the process. But as...