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Amid growing concern over neurodevelopmental disorders, a recent study from Mount Sinai Hospital has reignited the debate surrounding acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol or Tylenol. This analgesic, used by over 50% of pregnant women worldwide to relieve pain and fever, maybe linked to an increased risk of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children. The report, published in August 2025 in the journal Environmental Health, analyzed 46 previous studies from international groups. It applied the Navigation Guide methodology, a rigorous framework for evaluating environmental evidence. The findings show a consistent association: prenatal acetaminophen exposure increases the risk...

BURTON, MI -- The gunman who killed at least four worshippers at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday unleashed an unprovoked, bitter critique of the Mormon faith just days before the deadly assault. Burton City Council candidate Kris Johns said he met Thomas Jacob Sanford, who police identified as the gunman, while campaigning door to door on East Atherton Road near Center Road on Sept. 22. ((SNIP)) After a few minutes of introductions, Johns said, Sanford steered the conversation directly to the Mormon church and did not turn back, repeatedly telling him...

In this age of modern warfare, the U.K. might already be at war with Russia, according to the former head of Britain's domestic intelligence agency. Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, who led MI5 from 2002 to 2007, told the Lord Speaker's Corner podcast that Russia's escalating hybrid warfare tactics indicate a sustained campaign of hostility against Britain and its allies, The Times U.K. reported Monday. "Fiona Hill may be right in saying we're already at war with Russia," Manningham-Buller said, referencing the prominent foreign policy expert and Vladimir Putin biographer who was key in testifying against President Donald Trump in the first...

The Brief Students say Northwestern University has blocked enrollment this quarter for some students who have refused antisemitism training. The students argued the training videos were biased in favor of Israel over Palestinians and made claims without citing sources. Northwestern University stated all students are required to complete annual training on discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, warning that failure to do so can result in registration holds, though students only need to attest to following university policies—not agree with the training content. EVANSTON, Ill. - Some Northwestern University students were not allowed to enroll for classes in the fall quarter...

Nineteenth-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote that when fighting monsters, we must take care not to become monsters ourselves. Stare long enough into the abyss, he warned, and the abyss will stare back at you. Since the assassination of conservative Christian icon Charlie Kirk in Utah 19 days ago, thousands of leftists have abandoned their humanity altogether by publicly celebrating the murder, thereby forcing many of us to stare into the abyss that engulfs their souls, the depth and darkness of which, hitherto, we could not have fathomed. Now, thanks to an alleged pro-assassination transgender activist, an internet journalist,...

A number of Penn State football fans were seen wearing Charlie Kirk’s “FREEDOM” T-shirts at Saturday night’s game against Oregon. Footage and photos of the students in the shirts went viral across social media. Oregon, which was Kirk’s favorite college football team, went on to win the game in a 30-24 thriller. Oregon defensive back Dylan Thieneman pulled in a game-sealing interception in overtime, ensuring Kirk’s favorite team won in front of thousands of supporters wearing his signature shirt

Last Thursday, President Donald Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7), titled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.”The directive orders federal agencies to build a far-reaching law enforcement strategy to investigate and dismantle what it calls “sophisticated, organized campaigns of targeted intimidation, radicalization, threats, and violence.”“Heinous assassinations and other acts of political violence in the United States have dramatically increased in recent years,” the memorandum states. It cites the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, attacks on a healthcare executive and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, riots that caused “over $2 billion in property damage nationwide,” and shootings at an...

The Yungas Road, aka Death Road, located in Bolivia, is a 37-mile stretch of road that is widely regarded as the most difficult highway in the world, and the world’s most dangerous road. Known as the Camino de la Muerte, the road featured on BBC Top Gear in the Bolivia Special, which showed off just how dangerous the road is, with it carved into the side of mountains. A slight mistake could see you fall right to the bottom, yet this terrifying road was actually a very important route. It did serve a purpose, and it has been around since...

Tomorrow, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth brings hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals to Quantico for what amounts to a mass leadership formation. The agenda is opaque, the logistics unusual, and the stakes high. With President Trump now planning to attend, the gathering risks becoming as much a signal about civil-military relations as it is about readiness. What should Americans take from it — and what should our flag officers hear? First, let’s dispense with the novelty. Large, in-person convocations of nearly the entire general/flag officer corps are rare. Reporting indicates Hegseth intends to hammer “warrior ethos,” grooming and standards...

At the United Nations gallery for its 80th annual session on September 23, President Trump directly questioned the relevance of what President de Gaulle called “that thingamajig” or “gizmo.” “What is the purpose of the UN?” He asked the Assembly. In other words: What exactly do you exist for? In other words, like the little boy in The Emperor’s New Clothes, during his barnstorming UN speech, Trump told the UN and the EU hard truths that the leaders will ignore but that the people were desperate to hear. The truth is that the UN is very expensive, has no practical...

Something remarkable recently passed unnoticed. Trump spoke at Charlie Kirk’s memorial but didn't champion Christian charity. He advocated a decidedly Old Testament approach (one finding unanimous support on these pages): He was a missionary with a noble spirit. …He did not hate his opponents, he wanted the best for them. That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent. I don't want the best for them. I'm sorry Erika. … And maybe they can convince me that that's not right, but I can't stand my opponent. Who preaches hatred while eulogizing “a missionary”? Trump spoke deliberately. He’s preparing America...

…Shouldn’t the first prominent American in our lifetimes to be martyred for his Christian faith on American soil have been a pastor? A theologian? Someone — anyone — from the church proper? And yet, it was this 31-year-old “political operative” — a profession easily derided by some holier-than-though seminarians and pastors — that laid down his life for Jesus in such a shocking and gruesome way... While reading 1 Peter in the New Testament, the answer to that question — why Kirk? — became obvious. The reason is because Kirk was a threat to the enemy — the real enemy....

Japan’s next Prime Minister could shape the region’s future.On October 4, 2025, Japan will choose its fourth prime minister in five years, since Shigeru Ishiba resigned after only a year in office due to internal pressures within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Although leadership changes in a parliamentary system are common, the process comes at a time of economic uncertainty and social transformations in Japanese society, which are paired with increasing geopolitical tensions around the Asia–Pacific region. As a Latin-American who lived in Japan during COVID-19, I find myself pondering on the implications of Shinzo Abe’s assassination, the rise of...

Apparently , it is against the law to peacefully wave your own flag in your own country. In Newcastle England, they literally rip the flags out of children’s hands. See for yourself.

…The NT [New Testament] church has not “replaced” the Jews. Paul says that God “grafted” the Gentiles into the people of God. Grafting is not replacement, it is addition. Reformed covenant theology does not juxtapose Israel and the church.. It recognizes that the church was temporarily administered through a typological, national people, but the church has existed since Adam, Noah, and Abraham; and it existed under Moses and David; and it exists under Christ.

Can you imagine Jake Tapper, or any leading light of the liberal media, analogizing, say, Barack Obama to a murderous mob boss? Rhetorical question. But on CNN's State of the Union, Tapper did just that regarding President Trump. Discussing the impending meeting between Trump and Chuck Schumer to discuss the looming government shutdown, Tapper, making a Godfather II analogy, asked Speaker Mike Johnson: "So at this meeting tomorrow, is President Trump looking to make a deal, or is it going to be like when Michael Corleone met Senator Geary: 'My offer is this— nothing?" Johnson, a very cool customer, didn't...

When US Border Patrol boats were spotted in the Chicago River Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) demanded to know "who authorized this? I didn't authorize this. I wasn't consulted before this invasion was launched. The federal government is not communicating with me or our police department." Border Patrol chief Michael Banks said "we've posted information about our latest immigration enforcement activities on social media to let residents know what we're doing. We didn't make a separate effort to coordinate with the Mayor since he has declared he wants to eradicate law-enforcement in his city." Johnson called Banks' reply "disrespectful. He's only...

BREAKING: Chuck Schumer PROMISES he will stop President Trump's deployment of troops to Portland and ICE facilities to quell insurrection. "We will FIGHT IT! [...] This is SO FAR stepping over the line that I hope some [Republicans] will join us in legislation to prevent it - we HAVE such a proposal. I'm part of it." Good luck with that, Chuck. There is NOTHING illegal about the troops defending federal property.

A drunk Kamala Harris showed up to Howard University today to sell her book: “It was the closest election for president of the United States in the 21st Century. Periodt. Periodt. And a Howard grad did dat.

An anti-ICE protester in Massachusetts was apparently so consumed by rage against agents enforcing federal law that she forgot to put her car in park before she went to berate the officers arresting an illegal immigrant. As a result, the vehicle drove into a lake and sank. Sharing video of the incident on X, the Department of Homeland Security mockingly told the woman she couldn’t park there. You can’t park there! https://t.co/uHA5BiXvNG — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 29, 2025 As the woman’s car inches further into the water, a voice in the clip can be heard saying, “Well that sucks....