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In his 1996 novel, In the Beauty of the Lilies, John Updike has a fictional Reformed Presbyterian minister feel his faith abandon him like an exhale, leaving his “habitual mental contortions decisively relaxed.” For this minister, the experience was one of relief, “an immense strain of justification” lifted “at a blow.” Unbelief, in this sense, Read more...

The common language of worship has a way of capturing the heart even when the mind cannot understand. I remembered this as I wiped my tears while Spanish-speaking Christians sang passionately around me at The Sent Summit conference in Orlando last month. Though my tourist-level Spanish could not bear the weight of references to the Read more...

The 2024 elections are right around the corner, and it’s been one of the most contentious campaign seasons in recent memory. For retirees, the outcome of the election has some ramifications, especially with a looming Social Security shortfall, which could lead to drastic cuts in benefits. Whoever is elected this year could help shape how the program is funded and whether benefits are cut and by how much. But Social Security is only one of several issues impacting retirement planning. 

Regulators have never held a hearing on whether to revoke the charter of a bank convicted of a money-laundering-related violation. As TD Bank nears a "global resolution" in connection with its compliance failures, it's unlikely to buck the trend.

Some weeks cannot be busier. I hope you had a more peaceful week than me, but I'm fine. Hope you have a great weekend. See you on Monday! 

Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns going at it.

Nearly unparalleled quickness and power combined to make Leonard one of the greatest fighters of all time

From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, cute animals are taking over our social media feeds. Here are the animals you need to be following.

The M Residence is a mid-century house originally built in the 1980s and is nestled on a seven-acre bucolic wooded area in the Hudson Valley. TAKATINA was approached by the clients, a couple in the creative field, for a gut renovation and addition to modernize the house to suit their lifestyle. Our goal was to create a serene and retreat-like atmosphere while respecting the existing rustic character and highlighting the collection of modern furnishings and art objects.

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Are celebrities really reading the books they tote around? Does it matter? Take a look at the ever-growing list of books that the paparazzi have captured in the arms of celebrities.

Adefope's role as oblivious, innately endearing set assistant Dag on the new superhero-spoof HBO series “The Franchise” stands out, even in a cast packed with comedic talent.

From plaid tanks to feathered capes, pick your favorite street style look from the spring 2025 season.

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It has now emerged that Amanda Staveley is making progress on plans to make a sizeable investment in Tottenham using funds from the Middle East.... The post Amanda Staveley ‘advancing’ on plans to make a big investment in Spurs appeared first on Spurs Web.

VAR. Three little letters have managed to give Arsenal fans sleepless nights and wild celebrations. If you’re a Gooner, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Think of the time we all watched in disbelief as a Gabriel Martinelli goal was chalked off for the softest foul in the build-up. Or the heart-stopping moment when […]

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Waymo has its sights set on its next robotaxi: the Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Malta made it with the top five European island destinations. File photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Bright and early the morning after the vice-presidential debate, Republican Congressman Mike Collins of Georgia shared a puzzling picture  from his X account of GOP Vice Presidential candidate, Senator J. D. Vance. At first glance, the image masquerades as a conventional political headshot. It features Vance delivering a steely gaze, sitting before a soft blue backdrop framed by an American flag and the state flag of Ohio. Vance is wearing the Trumpkin uniform of a blue suit, crisp white dress shirt... Читать дальше...

For four days in mid-September, the most visited page on Wikipedia was the one that covered Laura Loomer. This sudden spike in interest coincided with a rash of press coverage around Loomer and her newfound proximity to Trump. The New York Times headlined their piece “Laura Loomer, a Social Media Instigator, Is Back at Trump’s Side,” while Semafor went with “Republicans Fear Laura Loomer Is Influencing Donald Trump.”

The new Supreme Court session will begin, as it always does, on the first Monday in October. As the justices take their seats come October 7, they will do so with ever fewer Americans impressed by the black robes, the Vatican-like intrigues taking place in the marble redoubt on First Street, the authoritative tone of increasingly partisan decisions that are almost impossible to reverse, no matter how infuriating or inexplicable. According to Gallup, only 24 percent of Americans who are or lean Democratic now trust the high court... Читать дальше...

TikToker Deeva (@deevathelibra) recently shared her excitement over a major Kindle deal at Target. In her video, she reveals that Target was offering the kids' Kindle at an impressive $35 discount, which prompted her to head to the store immediately.

An video Trump posted on social media — “God Made Trump” — shows how the conservative movement promotes toxic and arcane ideas of masculinity to woo Christian voters.

Polls can't yet capture what will happen when late deciders make up their minds, but it's entirely possible they could go for Harris in a big way.

Trump is accusing Jack Smith of repeating James Comey's 2016 letter, calling it election interference, but the special counsel's immunity filing isn't the same.