Author: David Gregoire

Artemis II astronauts pushed farther from Earth than ever during a Monday lunar fly-around, chasing a new distance record and opening up views of the moon’s far side that humanity has rarely seen. The moon has been growing larger in the window for the Artemis II crew as they carried out a high-speed lunar fly-around that set a fresh distance milestone from Earth. The mission’s trajectory sent the crew well beyond usual low-Earth operations, giving them a rare vantage on the lunar far side. That perspective promises images and observations of terrain most humans have never directly witnessed. The flight…

An early-morning airstrike hit a residential building southwest of Tehran, killing at least 13 people and raising urgent questions about civilian protection and regional escalation. Reporting from Iran says that “An airstrike early Monday struck a residential building in a city southwest of Iran’s capital, Tehran, killing at least 13 people, Iranian media reported.” The image of homes turned to rubble and families shattered by a single strike is hard to ignore. In plain terms, this is a human tragedy with immediate and long-term political consequences. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of chaos: neighbors digging through debris, ambulances racing past, and smoke…

A short, vivid look back at the particular pleasure and patience of waiting for the mail and how that small ritual shaped connections and attention. “Oh yes, wait a minute, Mr. Postman …” “

The latest back-and-forth with Tehran reads like diplomacy on pause: Washington says it’s negotiating with empowered Iranian interlocutors, while Tehran insists message-passing through Pakistan is not true talks, and both sides remain at odds over whether progress is even possible. Talking through third parties is an old tactic in diplomacy, but it often obscures who holds real authority. The United States insists it is engaged with figures capable of speaking for Tehran, portraying these contacts as meaningful. Iran’s remaining leadership, however, dismisses the exchanges routed through Pakistan as anything but substantive negotiations. Calling these exchanges “non-negotiations” captures the frustration on…

Energy prices that once fell below $60 a barrel and pushed pump prices under $3 are back on the radar as crude tops $100, creating an affordability squeeze that demands clear policy choices. Who expected energy would be a headline test for President Donald Trump again? A few years ago the market delivered something few thought possible: crude oil prices below $60 and gasoline firmly under $3. Now a barrel of Texas tea is well above $100, and American drivers feel the pinch. The spike in crude is not a simple local problem; it reflects global tightness, supply choices by…

A 12-year-old has been arrested after a classmate died from a head injury reportedly caused by a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at a Los Angeles school. The arrest of a 12-year-old has left parents, students, and educators searching for answers about what happened on campus. School leaders and law enforcement are now coordinating to piece together the events that led to a tragic death. The core facts reported so far are straightforward: a classmate was struck in the head with a metal water bottle and later died. Officials describe the episode as an alleged bullying incident,…

A plain look at two central New Testament passages and how they shape belief, practice, and conversation today. These verses sit at the center of Christian teaching and pop up in sermons, debates, and quiet reflections alike. This article walks through their core language, the theological claims people draw from them, and the ways they get used in modern faith communities. John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to…

Mike Howell, a government investigator, has publicly said that Pam Bondi, now out as attorney general, wasn’t the right fit to take on what he calls the weaponizers, and that assessment has stirred strong reactions across political lines. Government investigator Mike Howell says Pam Bondi, out as attorney general, wasn’t the right fit to take on the weaponizers. That comment landed in a noisy environment where labels like weaponizers are used to describe actors who weaponize institutions or media, and the charge invites debate about competence and intent. Republicans and independents watching the exchange are treating Howell’s line as an…

We need to face one simple truth: careers and institutions have a long list of failures that demand honest attention and clear fixes. Just look at our terrible track record. Admitting that is not defeatism, it is the first step toward real improvement. When you stop pretending everything is fine, you can start making changes that actually work. Too many people in power treat failure like a temporary setback instead of a pattern worth fixing. Voters notice when promises pile up and results do not follow. A party that wants to govern must show it can learn from mistakes and…

President Trump plans to sign an executive order to guarantee pay for Department of Homeland Security staff amid a stalled congressional effort to end the shutdown, while House Republican divisions are slowing a deal. President Trump will soon sign an executive order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees, as a congressional deal to end the shutdown hits roadblocks from House Republicans. That is the immediate reality officials are describing as lawmakers haggle over spending and policy. The move is framed as a short-term fix to keep frontline workers paid and operations running. The president and his team argue…