Israel-Hamas War: G7 Calls for ‘Humanitarian Pauses,’ Adding to Pressure on Israel
Foreign ministers from the Group of 7 nations said breaks in fighting would help get more aid into Gaza, protect civilians and facilitate the release of hostages.
An Ambitious Art Festival in Iceland Goes Back to the Future to Explore a Planet in Peril
Its offerings are spread across multiple museums—and even a remote lighthouse.
Finding Strength in Your Church Community
By Jay Hewitt Editor’s Note: After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt made the momentous decision to compete in an IRONMAN triathlon while undergoing cancer treatment. This post,…
Day 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023)
Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament…
Ohio Voters Pass Ballot Measure Legalizing Recreational Weed
Ohio just became the 24th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, November 8
There were enough possibilities on this board to make me FLIP-FLOP several times, but I got the answers eventually. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, November 8,…
Alberta seeks to strip unelected officials of decision-making power during health emergencies
Bill 6 would prevent the province’s medical officer from having sole power to lock people down in their houses or mandate vaccines.
Harald Falckenberg, German Art Collector with a Discerning Eye, Dies at 80
His 2,400-piece collection is on view in a vast private museum in Hamburg.
Busy Bee
A few years ago, through my leadership coaching certification, I discovered the importance of knowing oneself. Part of my certification was to learn, by taking different tests, several aspects of…
Israel-Hamas War: Israel Signals Future Role in Gaza as Fighting Enters Second Month
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments were one of the first indications that Israel is preparing to have some responsibility for security in the Gaza Strip after the war.
