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Charlie Kirk was assassinated because he was an outspoken Christian. This is undeniable. Yet the media continue to bury this fact. Of course he was a conservative Christian—those are the only Christians targeted by Christian haters. The suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was also a sexually confused young man. It takes a very disturbed man to [...]| Catholic League
On September 8, President Trump addressed the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty, underscoring his commitment to combating anti-Christian bigotry. The task force he authorized to study this subject issued its initial report on anti-Christian bigotry on the same day (though it was dated June 6.) It covered many of the issues that the Catholic League [...]| Catholic League
A burlesque epic set in a world out of joint The post Fired appeared first on darren allen.| darren allen
A documentary podcast… The post The System and the Self appeared first on darren allen.| darren allen
Ideological conflict has devastated Sudan for over two years, and yet it continues to escalate between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite arguably weak attempts by the United States to reduce tensions. What began in April 2023 as a power struggle between military factions has since evolved into […]| Politics UK
U.S President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached agreements on several high-stakes issues at their highly anticipated meeting in South Korea on Thursday. While Trump confidently announced agreements on rare earths, tariffs and soy beans after the summit, Xi stressed that much would depend on the actual implementation of what was discussed. Short-term […]| Politics UK
The NHS 10-Year Plan sets ambitious goals for mental health, but Psyomics argues that only through genuine collaboration, scalable and evidence-backed innovation, and a relentless focus on patient outcomes can ambition be turned into real, system-wide change.| Politics UK
The Netherlands is holding a snap parliamentary election today to elect the 150 members of the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer). This election, coming less than two years after the last one, was triggered by the collapse of the short-lived, four-party right-wing coalition government in June 2025. What triggered the election? The previous coalition, formed […]| Politics UK
11 million English renters will now benefit from increased protections| Politics UK
In 2023, it was reported that the then leader of the opposition Keir Starmer interrupted a shadow cabinet presentation by Ed Miliband to declare “I hate tree huggers”. Starmer’s spokespeople denied that the incident ever took place, and the fiasco was quickly shunned to the memory bin. Despite this blowing over pretty quickly, it hasn’t […]| Politics UK
A blow for Starmer as Cabinet colleague Phillipson tastes defeat| Politics UK
The Argentine President Javier Milei is facing his first major political test in the upcoming midterm legislative elections. These elections, which renew half of the Chamber of Deputies and a third of the Senate represent the most significant challenge to the survival of his radical austerity program and his ability to govern effectively. With a […]| Politics UK
The latest meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ in London, hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and over two dozen other European leaders, marked a significant diplomatic and strategic push to intensify pressure on Russia as the conflict heads towards its fourth winter. The summit produced […]| Politics UK
Rhodri ab Owen, Managing Director of Camlas, writes on the recent by-election in Caerphilly: how the result is a bolstering cause for hope for Plaid Cymru, how it has dealt a blow to Reform UK, and why Labour may 'face a total wipeout' in May.| Politics UK
On Wednesday 22nd October, Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn, joined Fatima Kamara, Chair of the 1987 Committee, for an ‘In Conversation’ webinar hosted by Chamber UK and Politics UK. Their discussion spanned Welsh and national affairs, health, the environment, immigration and economic growth, and Jones provided a refreshingly honest, open and personalised perspective on current affairs.| Politics UK
When the Chancellor stepped up to the despatch box last Autumn to deliver the first Labour budget in over 14 years a clear statement of intent was made: to| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Check out our conversation with Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin, authors of Poisoning the Well, on how PFAS forever chemicals harm us all. The post The Human Toll of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” appeared first on Food & Water Watch.| Food & Water Watch
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Staff Writer msayles@afro.com Credit: All photos by Devin Allen Back in 2009, a group of local players in Baltimore’s fashion scene came together to open City of Gods, an urban apparel store in West Baltimore’s Hollins Market neighborhood. What began as a collaboration between multiple independent clothing brands quickly became a […] The post City of Gods: Where Baltimore fashion meets community appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.| AFRO American Newspapers
October 10, 2026 – U.S. Bank Stadium| Youth In Music
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When the 2025 wildfires swept through Eaton and the Palisades, thousands of families were left facing loss they could hardly imagine. Homes, belongings, livelihoods, all gone in a matter of hours. In the wake of the fires, uncertainty loomed large. $31.7 Million to Hardest Hit Households Amid this devastation, the LA County Department of Consumer […]| Consumer & Business
When tensions at home escalated to physical confrontations, an elderly mother and her adult children found themselves in a crisis neither side knew how to solve. When Conflict Hits Home…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
Sponsors have responded to the NCUTCD Technical Committees and Joint Task Forces recommendations with comments which will be considered by the NCUTCD Council at the Annual Meeting in January 2026.| National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
You could think of this as bike bus signal priority.| BikePortland
A roundup of updates on the fate of Line 72 service.| BikePortland
The cyclist remained calm throughout and didn't want to press charges.| BikePortland
The most notable stories from the past seven days.| BikePortland
It illustrates another example of tension between the city's administrative and legislative arms.| BikePortland
Everything seemed to be lined up for seven miles of bus lanes, but now the wheels have come off.| BikePortland
My picks for the weekend.| BikePortland
Another sign that Portland — and the bike scene — is as cool as ever.| BikePortland
"Cycling in the city is something that is broadly supported. And people do not want to see that compromised upon."| BikePortland
"They they want to eliminate the cars! And put everybody on buses and bicycles!"| BikePortland
A project to permanently protect 53,000 acres of private timberland in Flathead and Lincoln counties cleared a final hurdle on Oct. 20 when the Montana Land Board delivered a 4-1 vote in favor of a conservation easement that has earned plaudits from a wide-ranging alliance of stakeholders, including the wood products industry, the conservation community, […] The post Montana Land Board Approves Project to Conserve 53,000 Acres of Timber Forests Near Libby appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Just off the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 and Somers Stage Road, sits a gray concrete building, tall like an old chapel, with wooden scaffolding beginning to show signs of a roof. Posters with the quote, “Integrity: doing the right thing, when nobody is looking,” hang from a shipping container and general contracting firm Swank […] The post Amid Ongoing Litigation, Lakeside Sewer District Plugs Away at Expansion Project appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Jim Neal donned his father’s World War II veteran hat and carried a sign proclaiming his own status as a Marine veteran on the Three Mile Drive overpass Saturday afternoon, joining a crowd of hundreds at Kalispell’s “No Kings” demonstration. Some dressed in blow-up costumes or in yellow as they took over the overpass and […] The post No Kings Round 2 Attracts Hundreds of Protesters in Kalispell appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
October 9, 2025 | Press Release Prairie Rivers Network recently celebrated the accomplishments of three Illinoisans, recognizing their leadership in efforts aligned with advancing PRN’s mission of protecting water, healing land, and inspiring change. The post Prairie Rivers Network Honors Illinois Environmental Advocates appeared first on Prairie Rivers Network.| Prairie Rivers Network
October 1, 2025 | Blog Post Electricity powers nearly every aspect of our daily lives—from lighting and technology to heating and cooling—yet few of us consider the complex systems and infrastructure that make this possible.| Prairie Rivers Network
A stress-free wine guide to ordering like a pro — because confidence matters more than knowing every grape. Every time the wine list lands in your hands, a little panic sets in. You want to feel calm. Confident. Classy — not like you’re taking a test you didn’t study for. That’s exactly why I created […] The post Confidence at the Table first appeared on Wine Behind the Scenes.| Wine Behind the Scenes
Liverpool Metropolitan Mayor discusses his ambitious plans for growth in the Liverpool region.| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
On Thursday 11th September, Chamber Group, Curia and UKAI heard from Councillor Barbara Murray, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, at the Get Britain Growing: North West Conference and Dinner, at Aintree Racecourse, where she spoke of her city’s diversity, cultural impact, and economic growth.| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Big Tech, Big Oil, Trump, and even Democratic leaders are pushing to expand artificial intelligence at the cost of our water and climate.| Food & Water Watch
We are rolling out Vivaldi 7.6 for iOS and Android. This release brings some massive upgrades to iOS that make reading, searching, and multitasking a lot better. On Android, organizing bookmarks gets easier with a new button for creating folders on the fly, plus a round of stability and performance fixes.| Vivaldi Browser
It's not the transportation bill any Oregon Democrats wanted, but it's the only one they could pass.| BikePortland
September 17th, 2025 | Action Alert This summer, President Trump and Congress rolled back key parts of the Inflation Reduction Act – these setbacks are already threatening our country’s progress on climate change...| Prairie Rivers Network
It has been a while since I have critically appraised. Life without medical journals is sort of nice, but I guess it just isn’t me, so I am back and nerdier than ever. That means there are some strange selections this time around, but there are bound to be at least a few people out […]| First10EM
20 December 2025 At Om Yoga Works, Farsley, Leeds Dance the Prayers of your Body, Heart and Soul! Jilani and Salik invite you to join us for our heart-warming celebration of the returning of the Light, at the Celtic festival of the Winter Solstice. Come together with like-minded friends in the beautiful, welcoming space of [...]Read More... from Winter Solstice Celebration| JilaniCordelia.com
Course Fees: Early bird price till Oct. 31st £345 £375 after Oct. 31st Community NFA rate £290 Email crossingthethreshold.booking@gmail.com for information and bookings [...]Read More... from Crossing the Threshold – New Year Celebration with Jilani Cordelia and Barbara Swetina| JilaniCordelia.com
It is from this meek, hawkish economic program that the popular notion arises from critics that Starmer is a capital-c Conservative merely cosplaying as a| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Instead of winding down coal, oil, and gas as promised, governments around the world are preparing to expand fossil fuel production — a move that scientists warn could blow past global climate goals.| iNSnet
While he's having fun injecting hot dogs into civic discourse, Green is serious about this effort.| BikePortland
Trump’s roll-backs of environmental justice funding and programs will directly harm communities already bearing the brunt of pollution.| Food & Water Watch
The MAHA report is yet another step in Trump’s dangerous deregulatory agenda that will make America very, very sick.| Food & Water Watch
Trump and some Democratic leaders are calling for expanding nuclear energy. But nuclear power is more dangerous and worse for the climate than solar and wind.| Food & Water Watch
New Mexico has some of the largest mega-dairies in the country. CTFP, a “clean fuel” program, could entrench and enrich these polluting facilities.| Food & Water Watch
Portland's legacy of cycling and social justice advocates working together will continue later today.| BikePortland
Mandelson's appointment was branded a 'mistake' that had 'humiliated' the UK by MPs| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
NCUTCD Annual Meeting – January 7-9, 2026| National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
September 12th, 2025 | Press Release Prairie Rivers Network gathered community members, legislators, and other partners together September 9, 2025 for an early-evening event at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery in Champaign, IL... The post Prairie Rivers Network and Friends Celebrate Protection of Mahomet Aquifer, Thank Legislators appeared first on Prairie Rivers Network.| Prairie Rivers Network
September 8th, 2025 | Blog Post This is part two of a two-part blog series. Here, we discuss the impacts to the solar tax credit that businesses, municipalities, and schools can take advantage of. Part one reviewed changes to the residential solar tax credit for homeowners... The post Trump’s Budget Bill Strikes a Blow to Clean Energy and Climate Progress; But Here’s What Communities in Illinois Can Still Do appeared first on Prairie Rivers Network.| Prairie Rivers Network
Braxton Mitchell’s involvement with Turning Point, a non-profit founded by Charlie Kirk, dates back to 2019.| Flathead Beacon
Should we have a higher MAP target in sepsis in elderly patients? The OPTRESS RCT suggests chasing numbers is harmful.| First10EM
Glacier National Park logged more than 718,000 visitors in August, according to new park data, marking a 4.1% decrease compared to the same month last year. Despite the dip, overall visitation remains steady. Through the end of August, more than 2.4 million had visited the park this year — a negligible increase from the 2.4 […]| Flathead Beacon
When West Glacier Elementary School students and staff left for the summer, the district thought its transportation situation was figured out.| Flathead Beacon
Living without electrical hookups often comes with compromises, but when Jane Hyman and her partner decided to commit to off-the-grid living in 2016, there was never a question of whether she would give up sewing with a machine as they settled into life up the North Fork. Hyman is the owner and operator behind Needle […]| Flathead Beacon
When Land to Hand moved into the old Glacier Gateway Elementary School in Columbia Falls, a bigger space gave them a chance to dream bigger about how they wanted to meet the needs of families in the area.| Flathead Beacon
When Rob Ratkowski was in his first year as the director of Glacier Park International Airport in 2017, the airport broke 40,000 passengers that July for the first time, prompting him to throw a party for his staff. Fast-forward eight years and the airport this July saw a record-breaking 86,954 passengers, an 11.7% growth compared […]| Flathead Beacon
She wants a parade and bike ride to City Hall to build momentum for her resolution.| BikePortland
It's hard to convey in words what his videos were like.| BikePortland
Company reps say no changes to staffing or operations are planned.| BikePortland
Some of his earliest memories were riding the Line 57 bus.| BikePortland
27 August 2025 - Access Info Europe has released a study comparing access to information (ATI) frameworks in 15 European countries, all of which operate public request platforms. The analysis measures how well national laws align with the Council of Europe’s Tromsø Convention and other international standards.| Access Info Europe
The announcement has created major buzz among the region's transportation reform advocates.| BikePortland
BikeLoud PDX is on pace to reach their 100 match goal by this fall.| BikePortland
Trump’s pro-fracking policy will boost an industry that threatens us with radioactive pollution. State leaders must stand up for PA.| Food & Water Watch
September 4, 2025 | Blog Post Voting for the board of your local electric cooperative is a social affair, where voting is performed in-person at the co-op’s annual meeting...| Prairie Rivers Network
A winner in Keir Starmer's new reshuffle, Daniel Tomlinson will take his first junior ministerial role in the Treasury| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Reform UK's party conference had to fight a major Government reshuffle for attention this weekend| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Her resignation has sparked a major ministerial reshuffle, with key players like David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood moving positions.| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Just as the ghosts of the Iraq war continue to haunt Tony Blair, so too will the genocide in Gaza come to define Keir Starmer| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
James Lyon, Director of Strategic Communications and a long-standing aide in Sir Keir Starmer’s orbit, announced his departure. Into his shoe's steps Tim Allan| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
A key figure in the reshuffle, Darren Jones is seen by many as a Labour's rising star - but who is he, and why has Starmer created a whole new role for him?| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
After a cabinet reshuffle, James Murray has now been given a more senior role as Chief Secretary to the Treasury.| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
The recent European Movement report launch marks a critical turning point for energy, climate, and environmental co-operation. With both sides pledging ambitious goals, the real challenge lies not in aligning intentions but in accelerating action, overcoming divergence, and safeguarding environmental commitments against political headwinds.| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
In the wake of the sweeping wave of political crackdowns, Hong Kong has undergone a profound transformation| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Operation Raise the Colours, a grassroots campaign that began in Birmingham and East London, spreading to Manchester, Bradford, Newcastle, Norwich, Worcester,| Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News
Un mondo senza guerra può essere soltanto con l’introduzione di un cambiamento sociale fondamentale. Tale cambiamento sarà l’opera della classe socialista e non della politica pacifista. Quest’ultima è stata accettata, sia nel passato sia nel presente, da diversi partiti politici nonchè da vari gruppi d’individui, che sembravano seguire nel campo politico, due linee del tutto apposte, come è il caso del Partito Laburista e dei diversi movimenti cristiani, ecc. Il fatto però ...| World Socialist Movement
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced the formal close of the LA County Rent Relief Program. The initiative, which opened December 12, 2023, and concluded June 4, 2024, successfully distributed more than $81 million in direct financial assistance to landlords across the County, helping protect housing stability for thousands […]| Consumer & Business
Four groundbreaking programs, rooted in equity and economic justice, have earned Los Angeles County national recognition from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), alongside key County partners and community-based organizations, has been named a 2025 NACo Achievement Award winner for its leadership and collaboration on initiatives tackling […]| Consumer & Business
Life events that are frightening, harmful or disturbing may have lasting effects on our psychological health. Trauma is the psychological injury incurred from being involved in or witness to such events. If left untreated, those who have experienced a traumatic event may find it difficult to continue normal functioning or cope with their daily schedules […] The post Coping With Trauma first appeared on M1 Psychology.| M1 Psychology
Our intern psychologists provide cost effective options for assessing children’s cognitive abilities. Often schools or parents may be concerned about how their child is going. Should a child be kept down? Do they need tutoring? Do they have a learning disorder? Or a mental health issue like anxiety? Intermittently we have intern psychologists available to […] The post Cheap Cognitive Testing first appeared on M1 Psychology.| M1 Psychology
Trump halts construction on the offshore wind farm Revolution Wind off Rhode Island. At the same time, Google pivots on fossil energy.| iNSnet
August 27, 2025 | Action Alert Tell USEPA to not register the new formulations of dicamba! Submit your public comment before September 6th.| Prairie Rivers Network
This Yellow Hammer drink is a popular Alabama football game day cocktail everyone loves. Based on the Tuscaloosa, AL Galettes recipe| Living Well Kitchen
2025 Midyear Meeting Summary, Virtual Meetings, 2025 Fall Review Cycle, Prior Proposed Changes Not Yet Approved by Council, 2026 Annual Meeting Information, Template changes, 2026 NCUTCD Officer Elections, Meeting Financial Support Opportunities, Limits on Proposed Changes, Social Media, MUTCD News, and Current NCUTCD Leadership.| National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
El logo de la hoz y el martillo significa la colaboración de clases, es decir, la unidad campesina-laboral, la cual se deriva de la herencia leninista, pero no se deriva de ninguna manera de la tradición marxista que ha evolucionado a través de tres principios interrelacionados, que son: la lucha de clases, la concepción materialista de la historia, y la teoría...| World Socialist Movement
Israel, el representante canalla de EE. UU. en el Medio Oriente con su propia agenda, inició la guerra actual atacando a Irán con el objetivo declarado de evitar físicamente que adquiera la bomba nuclear.| World Socialist Movement
You can make a difference for our community with every Oakland Roots match you attend this season. When you purchase your tickets using code FSASC33, 20% of the ticket price goes directly to programs at our Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center — a welcoming space where elders gather, share stories, and stay active in the community […]| The Unity Council
Hiram Chodosh is stepping down as CMC president at the end of this school year, which means the search to fill the position is underway. The selection committee is comprised of faculty, trustees and a student representative who will hold community forums in the fall and ultimately make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees.| The Student Life
