Whether U.S. bombers recently “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capability (President Donald Trump’s preferred wording) or “severely damaged” it (per the CIA) matters so much to Trump that he’s threatened to sue news outlets reporting the CIA’s terminology. The common presidential desire … Continued
As Christianity declines in the West, the faith is flourishing in sub-Saharan Africa, which is seeing the fastest growth in Christianity the world over. By 2060, more than 4 in 10 Christians worldwide are expected to live in sub-Saharan Africa, … Continued
Extraordinarily narrow and unstable House and Senate majorities have become routine in modern American politics. The frantic, final maneuvering last week before Congress approved President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act shows why that’s likely to persist for some … Continued
After being closed for renovation most of last summer, the bike trail on the Mendota Bridge will close again in summer 2026 for a construction project to raise the bridge’s guardrail height — back to where it was before. The … Continued
My kids are surely among the last in the country to get out of school for summer break: Their year ended on June 26. That, along with some cool, rainy days that dampened the mood mid-June, meant that when summer … Continued
After a few weeks in beautiful Scandinavia, it’s back to work for me! This week’s Dining Diary is all about pre- and post-event dining. I visited one of my favorite quick spots for dinner before a concert at the Palace … Continued