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Bitcoin's white paper turns 18, and small businesses are still paying for the bailouts it answered
Eighteen years after Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, business owners are still covering the cost of a system built on bailouts, and they can protect part of their surplus by keeping it in bitcoin, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.
Politics, punditry, and parenthood: Living life and through country music
To this day, I still prefer cold Coke to white wine. And as far as music is concerned, I have fallen deeply in love with the country song, which some would say is even less refined than pop.
I tested all of Amazon's e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy
I'm putting the new Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe head-to-head.
White Dwarfs Aren’t Just White. Scientists Discover Dying Stars Turning Pink and Green
Astronomers find that a white dwarf’s density and the kind of material it absorbed from its surroundings can produce a rainbow of shades in the star’s atmosphere.
Editorial: Is nothing sacred? Not even prayer in Trump’s White House
A group of Catholic leaders came to the White House Oct. 22 to pray for President Donald Trump. Unbeknownst to the well-meaning Catholics, their prayer in the Oval Office was recorded and the White Ho...
Watch: Mark Banks intercepts a pass for Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay's Mark Banks intercepts a pass against Wisconsin Lutheran on Friday, Oct. 30, in Whitefish Bay.
Cold showers improve personal health while reducing carbon emissions
How can we encourage people to adopt more environmentally friendly habits? To explore this question, a psychologist at the University of Basel asked participants in a study to take cold showers. Those who stuck with the routine experienced several benefits.
Gardening guru remembers Alaska entertainment icon and birding buff Mr. Whitekeys
Mr. Whitekeys was known for the Fly By Night Club, but was also deeply involved in Anchorage’s birding community.
Red carpet to roulette wheel: The celebrity casino regulars of 2026
Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Republican National Convention.
Penn State vs. Purdue: Three Keys to Victory
Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium Saturday to host 3-4 Purdue. Will this be the Nittany Lions' first Big Ten win of the season, or will the Boilermakers snap a 22-year-long losing streak against the blue and white? If Penn State hopes to turn the four-game losing streak into an 8-4 season, the former must …
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
Opentrons Announces $40M Series E Round to Standardize AI-Driven Science on Its Robots
Opentrons has raised $40 million in Series E funding to expand its laboratory robotics, software and data infrastructure as it develops systems that use AI to help design and run experiments.
For Mass. Brazilians, the American Dream comes with familiar political divides
For a Brazilian community that gravitates toward Bolsonaro — an ally of President Trump — the White House's mass deportation campaign brings conflicted feelings about the American president.
WATCH: Trumps host Halloween celebration at the White House
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump handed out candy to hundreds of costumed kids outside the White House residence at Thursday’s annual Halloween celebration.
NASA’s TSIS-2 Mission Aces Vacuum, Vibration Testing
The bright white lights reflect off the metallic hardware of a satellite poised for inspection. Engineers outfitted with bunny suits traverse the clean room,
CNN, MSNOW and Politico ask court to make Trump access order permanent
Three news outlets have beefed up their legal complaint against the White House over access, saying it is continuing to defy a judge's orders by refusing to let them return to covering President Donald Trump in the Oval Office and on Air Force One — thus violating their free speech rights by continuing to keep them out of the rotating press “pool.”
Shaun White discusses Snow League’s Park City debut with local business leaders
Snowboarding legend Shaun White spoke to Park City business leaders Wednesday about the Snow League, which will bring its second-season
Black business owner says he fired all of his white employees, then advises other Black owners to do the same: ’Segregation might be the way’
Racism is an issue that continues to divide and harm people from various communities, and it shows no signs of disappearing any time soon. But one Black business owner claimed he took matters into his...
The Politics Hour: What's at stake locally in the 2026 midterms
UVA's Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato on Virginia possibly being the key to a blue wave, WAMU's Jenny Abamu breaks down the redistricting constitutional amendment, and Washington Sun's Martin Austermuhle explains the controversy around at-large D.C. Councilmember Robert White's bid for D.C. Delegate.
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
Joe Brady Explains Why Bills Brought Back Tre'Davious White
Buffalo’s offensive coordinator details how the veteran cornerback’s familiarity and leadership could stabilize a depleted secondary as the Bills push for defensive consistency heading into the postseason.
Good reasons, bad politics surrounding third Trump impeachment
A coalition of right-wing organizations and activists is lobbying the White House to grant mass pardons to junior staffers in the administration. “A pardon for all junior administration personnel is viewed as unlikely,” one source told the Washington Sun, “but the president could issue blanket pardons for all employees involved in particular policy areas, such […]
As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House
The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a diet of news clips and “A.I. slop,” as one aide put it.
World Series Game 4 Keeps White Sox Record Intact
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) review: Updated in all the right places
Amazon’s updates to the Paperwhite Signature Edition make it feel even more premium, but the regular version remains a great choice for less money.
Cheesecake Factory’s longtime designer calls Obama jab ‘pettiness of politics’
Cheesecake Factory’s former vice president of design, Rick McCormack, criticized former President Barack Obama’s comparison of the White House’s gold decor to the restaurant’s, calling it “the pettiness of politics.” McCormack told CNN he f…
A single sauna session sends immune cells surging through your body
A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune system patrol the body and detect threats. The surprising response resembles the immune boost seen during exercise and may help explain some of the health benefits linked to sauna bathing.
White House has tight grip over FBI in pursuing Trump targets, agent says
The testimony was the latest account of just how tight a grip the White House has on decision-making at the FBI.
U. Connecticut recruits ‘LGBTQ+’ scholars for high school ‘Queer Science’ event
Annual event aims to ‘counter the stereotypical image of a “scientist” as a straight, white, cisgender man,’ university says The University of Connecticut’s College of Engineering sought LGBTQ+…
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
It's the latest setback in the Justice Department's efforts to charge Trump's perceived adversaries.
Next up for Tanger? A 6,900-square-foot billiards hall and showroom
The Billiard Brothers is preparing to open an entertainment venue and retail showroom at Tanger Outlets in Gonzales, bringing a family-friendly twist to the traditional pool hall. Owner Will White tells Ascension Business Report that the 6,900-square-foot facility is expected to open in early November, offering billiards, arcade-style entertainment and retail sales of game-room equipment […]
3 Candidates to Replace John Schriffen as White Sox Broadcaster
Mike Rogers Solicits Donations to “Protect Elon,” the Biggest Political Donor in Modern History
The Republican’s campaign made the plea to help Musk avoid congressional inquiry into his DOGE work.
Cheesecake Factory's longtime designer calls Obama White House jab 'pettiness of politics'
Trump fired back on Monday, defending his renovations and design choices while accusing Obama of failing to properly care for the historic residence.
Cheesecake Factory's longtime designer calls Obama White House jab 'pettiness of politics'
Trump fired back on Monday, defending his renovations and design choices while accusing Obama of failing to properly care for the historic residence.
Cheesecake Factory's longtime designer calls Obama White House jab 'pettiness of politics'
Trump fired back on Monday, defending his renovations and design choices while accusing Obama of failing to properly care for the historic residence.
White Sox Named a Best Fit to Sign Tarik Skubal
The White Sox are on The Athletic's short list of best fits for Tarik Skubal. #Tigers
Robert White Could be Ineligible for Election Unless He Resigns
The councilmember was unaware of an obscure legal provision that bans current officeholders from becoming the D.C. delegate. He wants to change the law.
Scientists Studied 23,000-Year-Old Human Footprints—and Reconstructed a Lost World Around Them
The footprints in what is now White Sands National Park were left when Earth’s environment was remarkably different, scientists learned.
White Sox Offseason: What Happens With Luis Castillo?
FLAT-WHITE: from target trial emulation to federated high-throughput causal machine learning using decentralized real-world data
npj Health Systems - FLAT-WHITE: from target trial emulation to federated high-throughput causal machine learning using decentralized real-world data
Brewers players practice fly balls against Tropicana Field roof
Brewers players battled catwalks and the white backdrop of the Tropicana Field roof during a workout Oct. 25, one day before Game 3 of World Series.
Illinois man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress
Court records show a 37-year-old Illinois man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress containing a white powder, including one with a note reading “HAH enjoy the gift.”.
Records show White House, DOGE involvement in National Science Foundation grant terminations
Federal records show DOGE's role in initiating grant terminations across the National Science Foundation and indicate that the White House also flagged awards to cut.
Catholic bishops say White House prayer photo with Trump was used politically
Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret that they agreed to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump.
Man charged with mailing threatening letters with white substance to members of Congress
Matthew Unglesbee, of Illinois, allegedly mailed four letters to members of Congress in envelopes that contained a white granular substance and his name and home address.
Ishbia-backed Amtrak project gets deeper review amid Bridgeport backlash
Federal regulators are expanding their environmental review of a $900 million Amtrak facility in Bridgeport tied to Justin Ishbia's White Sox stadium plans.
Trump accused of ‘manipulating’ Catholic bishops for political gain
Archbishop of Milwaukee says White House exploited clerics in Oval Office photo
I tested the new Amazon Kindle for a week. Here’s why it’s the one you probably want
Our tech writer has long recommended the Kindle Paperwhite, but he’s starting to think the regular Kindle might be the best option for the new lineup.
Muppets revive “Muppet Christmas Carol” with new A-list actor as Scrooge: ‘Bah humbug!’
Fan-favorite star of “The White Lotus” steps into the role of Scrooge in a new ad.
House Democrats call on DOJ to name special counsel in Epstein case
The White House said it was “nothing more than a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats to distract Americans.”
Arsenal 29yo very keen to return to England squad
Ben White is keen to return to the England squad next month, and he’s enjoying finally being able to share his minutes with Jurrien Timber.Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesFor a long time at Ars...
TNT Sports close to securing live UK rights for England white-ball cricket tour of Australia
TNT Sports is close to securing live UK rights for England’s white-ball tour of Australia next month in a deal that could see one of the matches broadcast free-to-air
Americans for Prosperity dropped its support for Martina White and other GOP lawmakers over their prevailing-wage vote
The right-leaning group has pulled its endorsements at a time when Republicans in swing districts may need all the help they can get.
Jack White Mourns Brother Eddie Gillis, Longtime Manager of Third Man Pressing
"The world lost a beautiful soul today,” White wrote of his older brother.
Dana White Outlines How Movsar Evloev Gets Another Title Shot
UFC president Dana White outlined how featherweight fighter Movsar Evloev could get another title shot at 145 lbs.Evloev was 20-0 in MMA and 10-0 in the UFC heading into UFC 333, but he suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in a failed bid to become the promotion’s new 145 […] The post Dana White Outlines How Movsar Evloev Gets Another Title Shot appeared first on HEAVY.
Daniel Cormier Says Alexander Volkov Should Get UFC Title Shot
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier says that Alexander Volkov deserves to be next in line to fight for the UFC heavyweight title. Volkov — who turned heads this week with a viral clip of him asking UFC president Dana White what he has to do to get a title shot — defeated Rizvan Kuniev at UFC […] The post Daniel Cormier Says Alexander Volkov Should Get UFC Title Shot appeared first on HEAVY.
Iowa bishop says White House visit was 'exploited' for politics
Two Catholic bishops criticized how their White House visit was used after being told the gathering would be private.
Iowa bishop says White House visit was 'exploited' for politics
Two Catholic bishops criticized how their White House visit was used after being told the gathering would be private.
Iowa bishop says White House visit was 'exploited' for politics
Two Catholic bishops criticized how their White House visit was used after being told the gathering would be private.
Des Moines bishop says White House 'exploited' visit for politics
Bishop William Joensen was one of several invited to the White House for a private meeting they say is being used for "partisan political purposes."
New Trump housing order targets mortgage and title insurers
A White House plan to pull private mortgage insurance off loans sooner, and to let refinancing borrowers skip the lender's title policy, affects two insurance lines that say they already help keep costs down
Political cartoons for October 25
Sunday's political cartoons include increasing costs, the White House briefing room, and more
Google's next TV gadget may do much more than stream
A reported hardware overhaul could bring Gemini further into the living room.
What Chelsea Did Wrong vs Tottenham
After a stellar run following the international break, things came crashing down for Chelsea as they lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. This marked an extremely rare defeat at Stamford Bridge to the Lilywhites, a crack in a strong record of home wins that has left fans reeling. In this, we will be …
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
Obama remains the Democratic Party’s best motivator nearly a decade after leaving the White House. And he's taking his star power on the road in the final days of the midterm elections, which will help determine the balance of power in American politics on Nov. 3.
Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Waving White Flag on Season
Following a humbling loss to Virginia Tech, Dabo Swinney is recalibrating expectations as the Tigers abandon playoff dreams and fight to salvage a disappointing, sub-par season.
Outside View: Sensible steps on health care caused uproar. Now the numbers are in
By Washington Post Editorial Board
We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
Dana White Praises Merab Dvalishvili After UFC 333
UFC president Dana White praised bantamweight fighter Merab Dvalishvili following his fight against Petr Yan at UFC 333.In the trilogy championship bout between Yan and Dvalishvili, the two long-time rivals went the full 25 minutes and put on an absolute show as they went back and forth for five rounds before Yan ultimately edged out […] The post Dana White Praises Merab Dvalishvili After UFC 333 appeared first on HEAVY.
White Sox Should Expect Unusual Start to Free Agency
Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally
Barack Obama compared Trump's White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein at a Cleveland rally for Ohio Democrats.
Google gives Fitbit a major health upgrade with one catch
Some of its most advanced insights require a $9.99 subscription.
Looking for wedding or other special occasion flowers? New florist in Folsom can help
The floral shop will welcome customers at the Folsom Palladio shopping plaza next month, according to its owner.
Trump hints at White House press corps relocation
Trump is considering the relocation of the press corps, but denied a report that the press room would revert to a swimming pool.
Whitehaven Fall Festival brings family fun, free health resources
The Shelby County Health Department is hosting the Whitehaven Fall Festival on Saturday to bring the community together and connect residents with helpful resources.
Whole Eggs vs. Egg Whites—Which Is Better for Your Heart? A Dietitian Weighs In
Don’t ditch the yolk just yet.
When computer science meets the alpaca immune system
After earning bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees in bioengineering with a focus on molecular biology, Will White, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Computer Science at Tufts, was pretty certain his ...
White House Declares Increased Focus on Women’s Health in US
A newly erected Women’s Health Division within NIH will work in tandem with the Office of Research on Women’s Health.
Fear and hope in Texas: Paxton vs. Talarico in an expensive U.S. Senate showdown
Winning Texas has been the Democratic Party's white whale for years, the much-hyped attempts repeatedly ending in disappointment.
Pope hope, that’s entertainment, and getting ahead in the CIA
Happy Friday friends, I want to start by just breathing for all of us a big long collective sigh of relief at the news this week that the pope’s doctors have basically blown the all clear for Leo’s health. Going from knowing nothing to him declaring to the world he needed surgery, to a cancer diagnosis, to bouncing out of the hospital in barely even days, to ringing the bell in less than two weeks is whiplash inducing. But in the best possible way. We are living in a world in which the Roman pontiff, by dint of history, biography and circumstance, is once more at the epicenter of global affairs. Not just conversations about religion, or Christian and post-Christian values, but the bleeding edge of the most pressing issues of human affairs. Think I am exaggerating a touch? Consider the images of the crowds who greeted Leo in Paris just weeks ago, and juxtapose them with the absolute photo negative scenes unfolding there recently. Ask yourself how many world leaders are talking about AI right now and directly citing the pope as they do so. Try to name a country who has had as many top-ranked diplomats in and out of both Russia and Ukraine in the last three years as the Vatican has in the last three months. It has been fascinating to watch Leo XIV emerge as not just a kind of pop culture reference point or totem to be cited (Francis was often name-checked this way) but as a kinetic force in global conversation. Given the state of things, we need global figures of gravitas and values, even better if they have real wisdom behind what they are saying. So news of Leo’s illness was, it seemed to me, a tremor with potentially Richter Scale implications. That not only has the worst not come to pass but instead we’ve had the best of outcomes announced is something to really be grateful for. Humanity, it seems to me, is entering one of its irregular but cyclical phases where the pace of change — technological, social, and geopolitical — outstrips the ability of previously settled norms and received wisdom to cope. Such periods – and I think the first decades of the last century were a similar such time – throw into question the viability of all kinds of institutions. And many of ours have been straining to breaking point for a few years now. The papacy has the power and the potential to be a steadying pole in all of this. That’s my hope, anyway. It’s a lot to freight the office with, though it is arguably its ultimate purpose from its founding, to be a steadying rock on which all that matters can be anchored. It’s also, of course, an intolerable weight of responsibility to place on a single man. But I am encouraged to have hope in – and for – Leo. The apostle whom he succeeds, after all, was famously unequal to some moments, failed some tests of faith, and resiled from taking the road which led ultimately to the circus on Vatican hill. Human frailty and limitations, of health, of character, of temper, can open us to Christ, whose strength is greatest in our weakness, so St. Paul learned. That gives me hope, and I am sure it consoles Leo, too. And so I will continue to pray for him. Because we need apostles of rock right now. Here’s the news. Subscribe The News The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued yesterday a new document “Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change.” It’s not a short document, and it is at pains to stress this isn’t a doctrinal note from the dicastery, either. Rather, it brings together reflections on an important issue from the Church around the world. Some of it I actually found really rather powerful. It is, however, 25,000, which is a lot for a busy reader to get through on a weekday. So, you can read our busy reader’s summary right here. — News broke yesterday of an Oct. 22 meeting of U.S. bishops with President Donald Trump. The meeting was organized by an official at the Heritage Foundation, according to several sources close to the meeting. Video of several U.S. bishops praying in the Oval Office over President Trump was posted on social media Thursday afternoon, first by White House Communications Advisor Margo Martin, and then by the official twitter.com account of the Archdiocese of Denver. The meeting has drawn sharp criticism because of its proximity to the upcoming midterm Congressional elections, in which Democrats are widely expected to win control of the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate remains closely contested. Sources close to the bishops’ conference told The Pillar that some USCCB senior officials were surprised by the existence of the meeting when video of it first emerged online. And a source close to conference president Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City told The Pillar that the archbishop was “deeply frustrated” by the occasion of the meeting. An official conference spokesperson told The Pillar that the meeting was “not organized with or by the USCCB” and was “not affiliated with the conference.” You can read the whole story here. — The next National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis in 2029, a return to the city that hosted the last gathering in 2024. You read it here first. By here, I don’t mean this newsletter, I mean at The Pillar. We broke the story this week. It’s a big deal, in as much as the last congress was a roaring success and the next installment has the potential to be a real focal point for evangelizing efforts in the coming years. Read all about it here. — As Pope Leo prepares for the longest trip of his pontificate, Church leaders in Uruguay say the pontiff will encounter a highly secularized culture, in a country with a very different Catholic history than many of its South American neighbors. The nation has not had a papal visit since 1988, and leaders who spoke with The Pillar say it has a dire need for evangelization, even amid the prospect of a small revival in faith. This is real reporting on the Church in the country, and frankly a story you simply are not going to be able to read anywhere else. Read the whole thing. — The Archdiocese of Detroit announced this week a plan that would see the vast majority of its parish priests reassigned next summer, amid a restructuring process expected to dramatically shrink the number of parishes in the archdiocese. Archbishop Edward Weisenburger said this week that the plan “asks much of our priests,” but is a “sacrifice they are making as brothers of one, unified presbyterate.” The thing is, as JD pointed out in an analysis yesterday, pastors of parishes have a legal right to stability in office, so the only way this kind of wholesale reassignment goes ahead is if all of the archdiocesan clergy agree to resign. That creates its own kind of legal issues, though, and re-raises longstanding questions about the effectiveness of canonical due process protections for priests when dealing with coercive exercises in authority. Read the whole thing here. — More than three months after the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued its decree declaring the excommunication of the leadership of the Society of St. Pius X, questions remain about the full effects of the society’s schism. Specifically, the DDF’s July claim that marriages witnessed and confessions heard by SSPX priests are now invalid remains contested — and it emerged this week it appears that the Vatican’s own legal experts don’t agree. You can read my whole analysis of the situation and what it means here. All I would add is that the DDF’s undeveloped, some would say unsubstantiated, claim about the invalidity of some SSPX sacraments came in their July Explanatory Note on the schismatic consecrations by the society that month. It touches directly on both papal acts of governance — indeed it purports to nullify them — and the most intimate pastoral encounters possible in a parish setting. If there is one aspect of the Francis-era style of governance I would like the curia to finally cut out, root and branch, it would be these attempts to try to effect extraordinarily sensitive legislative acts via a note. — At least a dozen French bishops have spoken out following an eruption of violence on the country’s streets Oct. 17. Not surprisingly, they unanimously condemned the violence, but the length and content of their interventions varied significantly. Several sought to distinguish between the actions of rioters and what they suggested were the legitimate concerns of peaceful young protesters. Many also evoked Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France, suggesting it offered a powerful counter-image to the scenes of looting and destruction. A number of bishops also stressed their solidarity with law enforcement officials who struggled to contain the disorder, as well as the owners of the roughly 3,000 damaged or looted businesses. What’s the background to the nationwide unrest that the French media calls “les violences du 17 octobre”? And what exactly are the bishops saying? Read all about it here. — A Polish bishop called for the firm defense of unborn children as well as compassion for their mothers this week, as the lower house of Poland’s parliament passed two bills seeking to liberalize the country’s abortion laws. The bill on decriminalizing assistance in an abortion passed by 217 votes to 213, while the abortion in cases of fetal abnormality bill passed by 233 to 203, thanks to the government’s majority in the lower house. Both bills will now move to the Polish Senate, the upper house of parliament, where the ruling coalition has a larger majority. The fetal abnormality bill is symbolically significant because if it became law, it would effectively overturn a 2020 ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal that a 1993 law permitting abortion for a severe and irreversible disability or a life-threatening incurable disease was unconstitutional. Read the whole story here. Subscribe **[The St. Paul Center App | Bible Study On-The-Go Read and understand the Bible with St. Paul Center’s new app! With today’s leading Catholic Scripture scholars as your guides, the St. Paul Center app empowers you to read the Bible](https://stpaulcenter.com/app?utm_source=pillar&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=applaunch)** from the heart of the Church. Download the app for free at either the Apple or the Google app stores. https://stpaulcenter.com/app That’s entertainment I have written before about my deep and sincere reservations about the celebrity exorcist subculture which has taken root in American Catholicism. And, because I am very ill at ease with the entire thing, I try to keep a weather eye on the phenomenon without being drawn into the kind of online back-and-forth which these figures sometimes generate. Earlier this week, JD noted that one such celebrity exorcist type, Fr. Chad Ripperger, has undertaken, on the request of his bishop, a year’s fast from interviews and public speaking. I’m sure that will be salutary for him, if for no other reason than that receiving with docility requests from one’s rightful ecclesiastical superiors always comes with graces. Then a second thing happened this week which caught my eye. Apparently, another fixture in the celebrity exorcist world, Fr. Carlos Martins, has initiated a lawsuit against two lay men — apparently associates of Rippenger, though I am unclear in what way, exactly — for allegedly defaming him and his ministry on a podcast. It seems the suit was initiated nearly a year ago and is now pending. At issue, I read, is that the two men described Martins on a podcast as “not who he says he is” with regard to his exorcism ministry and that he “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” These statements Martins considers to be false and defamatory and, his suit claims, “directly affected the sale and reception of [his] The Exorcist Files book that was newly released at the time these episodes aired.” I don’t want to get too into the weeds of the details here, but a couple of things struck me about all this.
In brief: Fleetwood Mac documentary coming to Apple TV and more
The landslide is bringing them to Apple TV. Fleetwood Mac is telling their story in their own words in the Apple Original Films documentary Fleetwood Mac: The Chain. Apple announced the “unprecedented look” is the first fully authorized documentary about the award-winning, culture-defining band. It brings together the voices and memories of Fleetwood members Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and the late Christine McVie. Fleetwood Mac: The Chain will debut Jan. 29 ...Ramy Youssef’s feature directorial debut has added some more star power to the cast. Amanda Seyfried will join Youssef and Sharon Stone in Martha & Muhammad, a new comedy for A24, according to Deadline. Youssef will direct from his own script, in addition to starring. Plot and character details are being kept under wraps, though The Hollywood Reporter previously described the project as telling the story of “a white widowed socialite in New York who develops a relationship with a young Muslim man” ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); Another book adaptation is coming to Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed Thursday it has picked up Butcher & Blackbird, the bestselling thriller novel by Brynne Weaver. Emma Laird and Thomas Doherty are signed on to star in the new film, which follows vigilante serial killers who fall in love as they compete to take out the most targets ... Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
Live updates: Trump to rally for Byron Donalds in Florida
Annie Andrews, South Carolina’s Democratic Senate nominee, will hold a town hall this afternoon as she attempts to defeat Republican Sen. Darline Graham.
Trump ramps up fraud investigations of immigrants as election approaches
The White House is turning anti-fraud initiatives into a central weapon in its efforts to curb both legal and illegal immigration.
Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]
Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]
White Sox Preparing to Make Key Front Office Hire
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global partner to enhance customer well-being
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global today announce a strategic collaboration aimed at helping customers better manage their well-being every day.
Everybody sells insurance. What businesses need is a partner.
How Paul White Company, Chalmers Insurance Group and MEMIC worked together to strengthen safety and business performance.
How a Miller School of Medicine Student Uses Comics to Explore Health and Belonging
Medical student Iris Hyun-A Kim uses comics to explore how identity, culture and community shape health, illness and belonging.
As Trump's support slips, white evangelicals remain his Republican bedrock
Polling and interviews show they remain his most reliable constituency
Leavitt opens up on helping Trump find new press secretary after Zacharia debacle: 'Wasn't for her'
Karoline Leavitt says she's helping Trump find a new press secretary after Katie Zacharia lasted just five days in the demanding White House role.
The Daily Mauling: 10/22/26
Kansas Jayhawks News Kansas hosted Louisville for an exhibition last night. The KC Star has a write up on how it went 247’s Michael Swain takes you through everything Bill Self and the players said at media day Tre White made it very clear exactly why he came back to Kansas. He wants to win […]
Trump rallying with Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White House
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global Announce Strategic Collaboration to Support Everyday Health and Well-Being
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global today announce a strategic collaboration aimed at helping customers better manage their well-being every day.
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