John Irving’s ‘Queen Esther’ returns readers to setting of ‘The Cider House Rules’
In John Irving’s next book, the author is returning to St. Cloud’s, Maine, and to the orphanage made famous in his acclaimed “The Cider House Rules.” Simon & ...
What is ‘ordo amoris?’ Vice President JD Vance invokes this medieval Catholic concept
Vice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump. “Just google ‘ordo amoris,’” he posted Jan. 30 on the ...
A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration
The sense of Catholic unity didn’t last long. Less than a week after Vice President JD Vance shared the inauguration stage with a senior Catholic cardinal, Vance picked a fight with the top ...
Super Bowl meets Mardi Gras: Why are babies buried in king cakes?
What does it mean when the Super Bowl comes to town in the middle of New Orleans Carnival season? An even bigger party! If it wasn’t already a super-sized celebration, expect to see Mardi Gras beads, ...
Trump will take part in the bipartisan National Prayer Breakfast, a decadeslong Washington tradition
President Donald Trump will participate in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a more than ...
Ukraine says its long-range drones hit a Russian airfield as France delivers Mirage fighter jets
Ukrainian forces struck an airfield in southern Russia that was being used to launch Iran-designed Shahed drones, Ukraine’s General Staff claimed Thursday, as France said it ...
Honeywell, one of the few remaining US industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies
Honeywell, one of the last remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, will split into three independent companies, following in the footsteps of manufacturing giants like General Electric and Alcoa.
Boy Scouts see a small membership uptick after rebrand to Scouting America
A historic rebrand of the Boy Scouts of America has been followed by a small uptick in young people joining what will now be called Scouting America, a welcoming sign as the ...
Uganda’s LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze
A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald ...
Israel begins preparations for Gaza exodus as Egypt lobbies against Trump plan
Israel said on Thursday it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in ...
One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location
Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life, but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been — if you let them. When you use a ...
Opposition lawmakers protest alleged mistreatment of Indian deportees by US
India’s Parliament was disrupted on Thursday as opposition lawmakers protested the alleged mistreatment of 104 Indian ...