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Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing
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Jews were barred from Spain’s New World colonies − but that didn’t stop Jewish and converso writers from describing the Americas
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How Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral primary could ripple across the country
(THE CONVERSATION) Top Republicans and Democrats alike are talking about the sudden rise of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a state representative who won the Democratic mayoral primary in New York on ...
Michelin Guide scrutiny could boost Philly tourism, but will it stifle chefs’ freedom to experiment and innovate?
Researchers have convincingly shown that Michelin ratings can boost tourism, so Philly gaining some starred restaurants could bring more revenue for the city.
What Trump’s budget proposal says about his environmental values
To us, former EPA leaders – one a longtime career employee and the other a political appointee – the budget proposal reveals a lot about what Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin want to accomplish.
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis
Oil wells, refineries, pipelines and shipping lanes are the backbone of energy markets. They can be vulnerable during a crisis: Whether there is deliberate sabotage or collateral damage from military ...
Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party
Nearly half of Americans, both Democrats and Republicans, question whether elections are conducted fairly. Some voters accept election results only when their side wins. The problem isn’t just ...
Pope Leo XIV appeals for unity within the Catholic Church in Holy Year messages to priests
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for unity within the Catholic Church. He spoke to priests during a special Holy Year week in Rome and he urged them to promote reconciliation and act in ...
Photos of 12 men who became Catholic priests in the US
At a time when the U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe shortage of priests, the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, ...
Bridgeport fire on Hillside Avenue displaces resident, official says
Around 12:45 a.m., Bridgeport firefighters were called to the 100 block of Hillside Avenue, she said. They arrived to find a ...
Pardon applications are being carefully crafted with one man in mind: Donald Trump
President Donald Trump's unconventional approach to clemency has spread hope among federal prisoners and formerly incarcerated people around the United States, prompting a wave of petitions ...
Meet the men who just became Catholic priests in Virginia
The U.S. Catholic Church is grappling with a severe priest shortage. So it's noteworthy that the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new priests in a single, joyful Mass at ...