Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The brilliant golden galaxies seen here are part of a galaxy cluster called MACS J0454.1-0300. The orange galaxies bunched together on one side of
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize - Reuters
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize - Reuters
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2026-10-08 17:19:20
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize ReutersLive Updates: Human Rights Lawyer Navi Pillay Is Awarded Nobel Peace Prize The New York TimesNobel Peace Prize Winner Mocks Trump Immediately After Accepting Award YahooThe Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to the
Live updates: Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast with dangerous landfall expected tonight - FOX Weather
Live updates: Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast with dangerous landfall expected tonight - FOX
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2026-10-08 16:33:26
Live updates: Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast with dangerous landfall expected tonight FOX WeatherHurricane Isaias is closing in. These cities will face its worst impacts. The Washington PostHurricane Isaias intensifies to Cat 3 before Gulf landfall The Weather ChannelTracking
Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' - Reuters
Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' - Reuters
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2026-10-08 16:32:31
Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' ReutersEthiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops enter Tigray BBCEthiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray The GuardianEthiopia and Eritrea are on the brink
Trump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms. And, ICE agent shoots man in NYC
Trump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms. And, ICE agent shoots man in NYC
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2026-10-08 15:37:04
Trump announced that the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the midterms. And, a 28-year-old man is receiving treatment at the hospital after an ICE agent shot him in the neck.
Why American investors love European defense startups
Why American investors love European defense startups
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2026-10-08 15:00:00
As European defense spending takes off, just about half of the funding in Europe's defense tech industry is coming from American investors this year. One reason why: European investment firms have restrictions on how they can invest.
The Cornell rape allegations have drawn significant public attention, and views of them are being informed by past issues such as the #MeToo movement and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The Cornell rape allegations have drawn significant public attention, and views of them are being informed by past issues such as the #MeToo movement and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Hurricane Isaias forecast to strengthen to category three before landfall in US
Hurricane Isaias forecast to strengthen to category three before landfall in US
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2026-10-08 11:34:51
El Niño has led to a quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is set to make landfall later on Friday into Saturday across the US Gulf Coast.
How Arteta's response to Brighton loss may shape Arsenal's next chapter
How Arteta's response to Brighton loss may shape Arsenal's next chapter
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2026-10-08 10:41:14
Mikel Arteta has shown an increased appetite for risk this season but, as Arsenal look to stay at the top, failing to reinvent would be a greater gamble.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 9… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation
A stigma that holds back young people from choosing skilled trades may be melting as more countries appreciate what’s needed for crafts in today’s economy.
A stigma that holds back young people from choosing skilled trades may be melting as more countries appreciate what’s needed for crafts in today’s economy.
White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
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2026-10-07 19:24:23
Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is Notes on a Blacklash.
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
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2026-10-07 14:13:18
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
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2026-10-07 13:00:00
Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of 9 points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
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2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
Well here we are in a brand new year and people are wondering what 2016 will hold for their lives. If you invest in the stock markets or have any part of your retirement portfolio in them, you might be wondering what is going to happen with your money (Wall Street News). As we enter […]
There are many things that bother people about Christians, but seemingly the one single thing that people really key in on is a Christians insistence upon Jesus Christ being the ONLY way to Heaven. People don’t like being told that there is only one way to do something. As a matter-of-fact, if you want to alienate […]
There are a few types of knowledge in this world. There is the scholarly knowledge that is taught and gained in schools. Some of it may be correct, accurate, and true. While some of it may be questionable. Take for example the study of mathematics. In every culture and in every land we have an understanding […]
I wanted to take a brief moment and provide you an update on my Missionary Friends Lance & Laura Ostman. A few weeks ago I told you about Lance & Laura. Missionary friends of mine who have dedicated their lives to scripture translation and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Philippines. I told […]
The world is officially losing its mind. At least we are here in the United States of America (and probably most other Western cultures as well). California became the fifth State this week to pass a Right To Die law. For some reason there are those that seem rather gleeful about this. This law supposedly gives those […]
When I started this blog I thought that I would treat issues from the Philosophies, Sciences, Politics, Life, and Religion equally. All of them are interesting to me and all of them are equally important in defining who we are as a person, as a nation, and as people of this world. As it turns out though, […]
You may have noticed that the vast majority of my blog posts are titled with, or start out with, a question. This is simply because when you study the pillars of Religion, Politics, Science, Philosophy, etc. you generally start with a premise which you then seek to disprove or prove. When you state your premise (your […]
I must confess that before I started this blog I actually had a vision of heading off in another direction. What I wanted to do, and still want to do, is to meet those in need. There are many, many needs in the world today. And yet there are great resources available to meet those […]
One of the more interesting debates within the philosophies asks the question “Can God make a rock that God cannot lift?” and thus in one fell swoop claims to shatter peoples belief in God, a god, or any supreme being. My answer to this rather childish and ridiculous question is “He already has.”. You see, […]
WARNING: Today’s post IS NOT for young children or those easily offended (and most whom are difficult to offend). It is graphic in nature, controversial in subject, and will be divisive to most. Several readers here have asked me if I intended to address the recent United States Supreme Court decision that strikes […]
