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Phil Campbell’s Last Note: A Tribute

March 14, 2026

A message from the band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS announced that Phil Campbell, who was 64 years old, passed away on March 14 after a long fight with health problems following a major operation. He died peacefully in his sleep. He was loved as a husband, father and grandfather, often calle

politics

Faith and Politics Clash in Texas Senate Race

March 14, 2026

The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h

politics

The Strait of Hormuz: Calm in the Storm

March 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that worries about a closed Strait of Hormuz are overblown, claiming the U. S. has plans to keep oil moving even while Iran’s forces threaten shipping. He brushed off reports that the Pentagon had no strategy before the recent conflict, noting that Iran has long u

politics

UAE Arrests 21 People for Posting Missile Footage

March 13, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has taken a hard line against social media posts that show missile and drone attacks coming from Iran. Twenty-one individuals, including a 60‑year‑old tourist from Britain, were charged under the country’s cybercrime rules. The British man was taken into custody in Dubai

crime

Truck Attack at Michigan Synagogue Sparks Tragic Links to Lebanon

March 13, 2026

A violent incident unfolded Thursday afternoon when a vehicle was driven into the doors of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a suburb near Detroit. The driver crashed through the building’s entrance and moved down a hallway before being confronted by security staff. Police reports indicate that the

religion

A Look at Reform Judaism After a Recent Synagogue Attack

March 13, 2026

Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in North America, known for its focus on social justice and equality. One of its largest congregations, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was hit by a violent attack last week. The temple, founded in 1941 and now home to about 12, 000 members,

politics

Lebanon Faces Crisis: UN Calls for $325M Aid as War Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Leave Homes

March 13, 2026

The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched

politics

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

March 12, 2026

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

sports

Eagles’ New Year: Players Come and Go

March 12, 2026

The Eagles kicked off the NFL’s new league year with a big announcement: star defensive tackle Jordan Davis signed a hefty contract extension. The ceremony took place in the Jefferson Training Complex auditorium, where Davis talked about the future of the defense. He noted that some key players had

opinion

College Life: Building Character, Not Just Degrees

March 12, 2026

"The average student walks onto campus with dreams and a heavy wallet. They’re told to discover themselves, then turn that discovery into money. It’s no wonder many end up in jobs that don’t match their studies. The system rewards grades and credentials, but it misses the core of learning: shaping p