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Many churches shun Halloween – but witches and werewolves are welcome in mine | Ravi Holy
The modern ritual is just a chance for children to dress up, eat sweets and stay up late. For Christians to hate Halloween seems an own goal. Ravi Holy is the vicar of Wye in Kent On Thursday 31 ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025
Pope Francis is asking the diocese of Rome to help alleviate a growing housing crisis in the Eternal CityWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
Many Americans have no plans to celebrate Halloween in 2024: Poll
Roughly one-third of adults don't plan to do anything to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, the latest Economist/YouGov poll found. The survey found that 31 percent of adults said they don't expect ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
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The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'
How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
England's last executed 'witch' may have survived
A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?
The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
NFL Week 8 scores: Dolphins lose Tua Tagovailova's return on last-second Cardinals FG
Tua Tagovailoa has been out since a Week 2 concussion vs. the Buffalo Bills.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
‘Witches’ Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings Uncovered at Manor House
A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
Netanyahu claims his office is target of ‘organised witch hunt’
Israeli PM says mounting scandals are designed to harm country’s leadership in middle of warBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
You Too Can Hire an ‘Etsy Witch’ to Curse Elon Musk
Riley Wenckus used TikTok to tell Elon Musk she paid “an Etsy witch” $7.99 to make his life “a living hell.” A new market has opened up for others looking to follow her lead.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood
Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
UK Christmas advertising attracts record spending but brands shun television
Online display to enjoy biggest increase as advertisers prepare to splash out £10.5bnWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020
Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe BidenTop stories - ABC News - November 11 -
France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit
Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel MacronWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Nuclear Power Was Once Shunned at Climate Talks. Now, It’s a Rising Star.
Growing worldwide energy demand and other factors have shifted the calculus, but hurdles still lie ahead.World - The New York Times - November 15 -
Biden to provide antipersonnel mines to Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, temporarily shut down on Wednesday over fears of a possible Russian air attack. Meanwhile, the Biden administration approved antipersonnel mines for Ukraine to ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine
The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
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France against New Zealand still offers all that is holy in rugby union
Teams meet in Paris on Saturday having delivered brutality and artistry in some of the sport’s greatest games. It is France-New Zealand time again. These words should conjure a frisson in any rugby ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
The many questions of war
Safety is a relative term when conflict is in your communityWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
In Moscow, Trump’s Victory Is Welcomed, But Warily
Donald Trump’s re-election victory has dominated media coverage in Russia, where there is restrained optimism about the prospect for better relations.World - The New York Times - November 15 -
Welcome to Lauscha, home of the Christmas ornament
Julia Jeuvell of Choosing Keeping explores the German birthplace of the baubleWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Conor McGregor's many retirement announcements
As he talks once more about not fighting again, fans have become accustomed to McGregor saying farewell.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
'From star-taking to star-making': How LA Galaxy returned to the top by shunning big names
The Galaxy's resurgence is undeniable, but their ultimate validation awaits.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Patriots owner Robert Kraft shunned from Hall of Fame induction yet again, per report
The NFL's most successful owner still hasn't received a bronze bustSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home
A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds
John Smyth QC's abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up for years, a report concludes.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Bishop says Welby's position in Church is untenable
Justin Welby said he should have more rigorously followed up the details of John Smyth's abuse in 2013.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over Church abuse scandal
His resignation comes after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Abuse survivors call for further Church of England resignations
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down over a damning report into abuse.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Church at precarious moment after Welby resignation
Justin Welby behaved like a politician and in some ways has faced the downfall of one, writes religion editor Aleem Maqbool.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?
After Justin Welby’s resignation and the John Smyth abuse scandal, critics say a reckoning can no longer be avoided. The resignation last week of the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby , has ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
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How Sabrina Carpenter Started a Brooklyn Church Battle
Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello is in hot water with his diocese. Prosecutors are looking into his dealings with the New York City mayor’s top adviser. It all started with Sabrina Carpenter.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction
Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.Business - Inc. - October 24