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Generation Z is increasingly identifying with the Roman Catholic Church, moving away from the "spiritual but not religious" label that defined previous years. This conversion boom is being fueled by a search for moral order and ancient traditions, as reported by Fox News. Data from the Barna Group indicates that Gen Z Christians are now attending church more frequently than Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers. This shift, once considered a temporary post-pandemic fluke, has evolved into a significant cultural movement. In 2025, the typical Gen Z churchgoer attended services nearly two weekends a month. This figure represents the...

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A nationwide commemorative assembly marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising of 1876 was held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, under the patronage of Vice President Iliana Yotova. Earlier in the day, a memorial service for the heroes who gave their lives for Bulgaria’s freedom was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky. The service was led by Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil, concelebrated by Bishop Gerasim of Melnik, Bishop Ioan of Branitsa, and clergy from the capital. Among those attending were Vice President Yotova, Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, members of the academic community, politicians, and public figures....

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Communist and socialist groups called for a "revolution" at a May Day rally in Minneapolis Friday, highlighting the growing influence of far-left organizations at an event traditionally centered on workers’ rights. Some of those demonstrators denounced capitalism and pushed for the seizure of private property and the means of production, marking a shift in tone from past May Day rallies that primarily focused on labor issues. Protesters on the ground outlined a range of demands, including rent caps tied to income, a reduced work week and the redistribution of wealth from billionaires. The rally, which drew well...

The Trump administration attacked a judge for releasing an accused murderer, but it withheld existence of the foreign warrant. A federal judge said Monday that the Trump administration had put her security at risk by posting a “patently false” allegation that she knowingly released an ICE detainee with an international warrant for murder. Justice Department attorney Kevin Bolan profusely apologized to Rhode Island-based U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose for the press release posted last week by the Department of Homeland Security, which Bolan acknowledged “simply was not true.” Bolan said that he didn’t tell the judge about the foreign arrest...

JUST IN: Judge Zia Faruqui has *apologized* to Cole Allen, the man who is accused of trying to kill President Trump, for how he has been treated in jail. Fox News' Larry Kudlow was heard ripping the judge on Fox. "The judge apologized to this guy? ... [He would've] shot at the President and we're apologizing to this guy?" These judges are absolutely insane and belong in prison.

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🚨 JUST IN: The red southern state of SOUTH CAROLINA just came out in support of President Trump's push to redistrict before the 2026 midtermsLFG! Time for South Carolina to ELIMINATE Clyburn (D)'s District 6, which is a racial gerrymanderThe Attorney General of SC says the General Assembly "has the LEGAL AUTHORITY" to now redrawMake it happen! 🇺🇸

A recent NPR report on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's public Ramadan events exemplifies a broader media pattern: portraying Islam as a neutral, purely spiritual faith while obscuring its civilizational and political dimensions. The story portrays public prayers and communal iftar meals as harmless cultural inclusion, portraying them as efforts to "normalize Muslim life" in the city. The Political and Military Significance of Ramadan In NPR's coverage, Ramadan appears merely as a tradition of communal meals and a marker of diversity. Large iftar events organized alongside the government, including one held in a prison complex, are described as gestures...

Daily Readings from the USCCBJesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27There are two types of peace we can enjoy. First, there is worldly peace. This peace is the absence of conflict, war, or external turmoil. Civil governments must work to ensure this peace by protecting their societies from outside aggressors, maintaining order within their communities...assisting with basic human needs, such as economic development, healthcare, and justice. This form of...

During a recent episode of Mark Halperin’s ‘2Way’ podcast, Mark and guest, conservative talk radio host Larry O’Connor, teased that something major is going to drop on far left Maine senate candidate Graham Platner that is so bad he will have to ‘leave the state.’ It’s hard to imagine what such a thing could be. Platner has already faced wide criticism for having a Nazi tattoo on his chest for almost twenty years, which democrats and various liberal media types are hilariously trying to defend. Platner has also faced scrutiny for comments on the website Reddit, in which he disparaged,...

Content warning: Sensitive content The author labeled this post as containing sensitive content. 2024 New Orleans armed robbery gone real.................

According to a statement released by the University of South Florida, a mass grave containing the remains of victims of the Plague of Justinian (A.D. 541–750) has been identified at the site of Jerash in northern Jordan by a team of researchers led by Rays H.Y. Jiang of the University of South Florida. Hundreds of people were buried within several days in this mass grave dug in the city's hippodrome. "By linking biological evidence from the bodies to the archaeological setting, we can see how disease affected real people within their social and environmental context," Jiang said. Examination of the...

The X-59 soared over California’s Mojave desert as it prepares for quiet supersonic flight. NASA’s X-59 performs a bank-to-bank auto roll maneuver during a test flight over California’s Mojave desert. NASA / Lori Losey NASA pilots recently put the X-59 supersonic aircraft through the wringer—performing roller-coaster-style climbs and descents, among other actions, as part of its ongoing test campaign. The space agency released a video of its experimental aircraft performing a series of maneuvers as it soared over California’s Mojave desert. The X-59, built by aerospace contractor Lockheed Martin, is designed to break the sound barrier without the explosive, thunder-like...

BRAKER hitting its target - US Army One of the biggest hitters in the conventional arsenal merged with drone technology, as the US Army tested a bunker-buster warhead combined with an expendable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for field testing at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. Bunker busters are a classic example of using brute force to overcome a seemingly impossible obstacle. There is something audacious about responding to the challenge of an impregnable fortress with what amounts to the arms equivalent of “hold my beer.” The idea is to deal with a heavily armored or deeply buried target by dropping a...

The only question is, 'Is it in time?'The warning bells were clanging like crazy back in 2024 when immigrant numbers had reached 20% of the general population, and the gentle rhythms of Scandinavian life seemed to be slipping rapidly away forever. ...After staying out of World War II, Sweden had evolved into a high-performing export-oriented economy, based on a stable parliamentary democracy and social consensus. The country had top-notch health care and education. It enjoyed social and gender equality, had low crime rates and little ethnic conflict. While grounds remain for optimism about some of these indicators, especially in the...

I’m not a lawyer, and I’ve never played one on TV, so I won’t opine on the legal aspects of this story. However, I can give you my layman’s view, which is that this certainly smells rotten. To wit, a taxpayer-funded water park is holding a big party on June 1, and they’re going to have food, entertainment, and just good ole American fun. The catch: if you’re not Muslim, you’re not invited. No really. Paging Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon! 🚨ISLAMIFICATION ALERT🚨Grand Prairie, TX has an indoor water park called Epic Waters (no relation...

Omega-3 supplements are popular among many older adults to help combat age-related issues. They are often marketed as supporting cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. However, a new study published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease suggests that these oral capsules may actually be linked to a faster decline in cognitive function. Many senior citizens swear by oral supplements and the benefits they bring. However, the scientific evidence is mixed. While animal and observational studies have indicated possible protective effects on the aging brain, controlled trials with humans have not shown such cognitive...

Venezuela’s deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, never enjoyed the charisma or genuine popularity of his predecessor, ‘El Comandante’ Hugo Chávez. So all the murals, billboards and installations dotted around Caracas urging the release of the 63-year-old statesman – along with his wife Cilia Flores – from American captivity, don’t exactly feel like a grassroots effort. ‘Bring them home!’ reads one mural, evoking the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Meanwhile, a stopwatch installed in Caracas’s Bolivar Square counts how long it has been since the presidential couple were abducted by the US army in early January. Maduro currently resides in the Metropolitan...

The Columbia-class submarine program encountered early setbacks. The United States Navy’s effort to build its newest class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines is now expected to reach a key milestone in 2028, according to General Dynamics. The lead vessel, currently under construction, has faced schedule adjustments but is showing signs of steady progress as production challenges are gradually resolved. First submarine was planned for delivery earlier Reports revealed that the first submarine in this class was initially planned for delivery earlier, but complications during construction led to a revised target. Issues involving the supply of critical components, along with delays...