The World Council of Churches (WCC) has made available its extensive digital archive, Life and Work Digital Collection, comprising over 300 publications and 35,000 pages, since the Universal Christian Conference on Life and Work in Stockholm in 1925. This unique collection represents a century of ecumenical social ethics and action, offering a wealth of information … Read more
A court in Thailand has dismissed a high-profile case against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, accused of violating the country’s strict laws on insults to Thai royalty. The billionaire and his lawyer said the evidence presented was insufficient to justify the charges. Thaksin, 76, left the court with a smile after hearing the verdict, which … Read more
The UK has seen a significant increase in asylum claims, reaching its highest level on record, with a total of 111,084 people seeking protection. This represents an 8% rise from the previous peak in 2002 and a 14% increase compared to the year ending June 2024. The majority of these claimants arrived through irregular routes, … Read more
Dark energy, the mysterious force driving the universe’s accelerating expansion, has been a long-standing enigma in physics. However, a recent study published in Physical Review Letters has made significant progress in understanding its influence on the cosmos. Researchers from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration have used DESI data to interpret black holes as … Read more
Apple has released two software updates to iOS 18.6, and with the first update shipping without issue, the company has stopped signing the older version due to security issues being disclosed in previous versions. The new updates, including iOS 18.6.1 and 18.6.2, address performance and security concerns. The latest iOS update, released on July 29, … Read more
Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has announced his retirement, citing a desire for a “new beginning” as he passes the torch to new leader Justin Truman. The departure comes as pressure mounts on the studio due to declining sentiment around Destiny 2 and financial concerns. Parsons had been at Bungie since 2003, rising through the ranks … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles’ final preseason game against the New York Jets brings an opportunity for roster bubble contenders to make a last impression before the NFL’s roster cuts deadline on Tuesday, August 27 at 4:00 PM Eastern. Here are 17 players to watch, including those competing for starting spots and depth positions. CB JAKORIAN BENNETT … Read more
SpaceX has launched a batch of its Starlink internet satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in coastal California. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink craft lifted off at 1:04 p.m. EDT, successfully landed the first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone ship about 8 minutes later. This was … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered negotiations for the release of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza “on terms acceptable to Israel.” The Israeli military still plans to advance its control over Gaza City, despite this. Netanyahu’s comments came before a high-level security meeting with defense chiefs and cabinet ministers … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding and reversing memory loss in aging mice. By targeting a protein called ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1), which builds up in brain cells as mice age, they were able to improve cognitive performance and even reverse memory impairments. The study, published in the journal Nature Aging, found … Read more