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Three Decades of Research Suggest Personality Types May Influence Denominational Choice
University of Warwick professor Leslie Francis found that more than a quarter of American Catholic priests test as ISTJ, compared to roughly one in six men in the general population.
Salvini Criticizes Brussels' Silence on Hungary's Seizure of Opposition Server
Italian Deputy PM warns that when democracy is turned against the opposition, it 'is no longer democracy,' as EU faces renewed scrutiny over rule-of-law enforcement.
Medical Education Critics Warn of Activism Shift in Training, Journals Raise Concerns About Patient Care Priorities
A new report from Do No Harm documents a tripling of social determinants of health articles in major medical journals between 2016 and 2025.
Sacramento Mayor, Vice Mayor Caught on Hot Mic Discussing Protester Restrictions After Chaotic Council Meeting
The exchange between Democratic leaders revealed internal debate over how to handle repeated disruptions by anti-ICE activists during contentious intelligence center vote.
Illinois Maintenance Worker Rescued After Six Hours Trapped 130 Feet in Gas Station Sign Near Interstate 55
Wilmington Fire Protection District Technical Rescue Team used borrowed boom lift to reach worker after standard equipment proved insufficient.
One Southwest Employee's Final Boarding Call Came From ICE
Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican flight attendant who overstayed his visa, was arrested at Nashville International Airport while preparing for a flight.
Biden Judge Blocks Ethiopian Deportations Despite Supreme Court Ruling Clashing With ICE Before
Judge Brian Murphy issued an administrative stay preserving TPS protections for Ethiopians while courts consider constitutional claims after SCOTUS narrowed lower court authority.
Commentators Debate Whether JD Vance's Political Approach Could Reshape Republican Appeal
Some conservative voices argue the vice president's measured style may attract younger voters, while others see structural challenges ahead.
US to Reopen Border to Mexican Cattle Imports After Screwworm Shutdown
The phased reopening begins Aug. 24 at the Douglas, Ariz. port after a May closure due to New World Screwworm detection in southern cattle operations.
Mike Rowe Champions Trade Skills as Workforce Policy Debate Continues in Washington
The 'Dirty Jobs' host has awarded $10 million annually in trade school scholarships through his foundation, while policymakers debate the future of vocational training versus four-year degrees.