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September 29, 2025

Grief, Anger, and the Choice of Love

Today, with so many emotions flowing and so much violence in our society, many of us are often faced with grief and starved for love (of self, of others and of life). When grief crashes in on us, our bodies surge with stress chemicals — cortisol, adrenaline, norepinephrine. These sharpen …

Michigan Mormon church shooting

September 29, 2025

Michigan Mormon Church Shooting Kills 4, FBI Investigates

A Sunday morning service turned into a scene of horror when a former Marine launched a deadly attack on a Mormon church, killing four people, injuring eight others, and setting the building ablaze. Authorities say at least 100 federal investigators are now on the ground, calling it an act of …

Charlie Kirk assassination case

September 29, 2025

Man Charged in Charlie Kirk Assassination Seeks Preliminary Hearing

The Charlie Kirk assassination case advanced on Monday when Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah trade school student, made a brief but pivotal court appearance. Robinson faces charges of aggravated murder and multiple related offenses for allegedly killing conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk on September 10 in Orem, Utah. …

COVID masks toxic waste

September 27, 2025

COVID Masks Created 4.3 Million Tons of Toxic Waste

A new study published in Environmental Pollution has sounded the alarm: disposable COVID-19 masks — once promoted as essential to public health — have left behind 4.3 million tons of toxic waste. These masks are now breaking down, releasing microplastics, dyes, and heavy metals into the environment. Scientists warn that …

Trump troops Portland

September 27, 2025

Trump Threatens to Send Troops to Portland to Confront “Domestic Terrorists”

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is directing the Department of Defense to send troops into Portland, Oregon, with what he called “Full Force, if necessary.” The former president framed the decision as a necessary step to defend U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities from attacks by …

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