Few dynasties in ancient history balanced power, politics, and survival as precariously as the Herodian dynasty. Born from Edomite roots and legitimized under Roman favor, the Herods ruled Judea during one of the most turbulent centuries in Jewish and Mediterranean history. Their story bridges the fall of the Hasmoneans, the rise of Rome’s eastern empire, […]
For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and cultural leaders have debated whether men and women are wired differently in the way they make decisions and exercise resolve. In marriage especially, some argue that men display stronger will and determination, while women tend to take a more cautious or relational approach. But what does research actually show? And […]
The Urim and Thummim stand among the most mysterious instruments in biblical history, central to Israel’s priesthood yet cloaked in obscurity. Though the Hebrew Scriptures describe their function in only brief strokes, they carried enormous weight in Israel’s covenantal life as a means of discerning the will of God. To understand their role and eventual […]
New York City — The world’s attention turns once again to the United Nations headquarters as more than 140 world leaders gather for the annual UN General Assembly. This year’s meeting comes against the backdrop of multiple global crises, with wars, climate change, and deepening geopolitical divisions dominating the agenda. Wars Take Center Stage The […]
U.S. Pressure Over TikTok’s Operations TikTok’s future in the United States has been under intense scrutiny since 2024, when Congress passed a law requiring the social media platform’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. The law was primarily driven by national security concerns, with lawmakers warning that […]
TikTok’s place in the United States has never been secure. For years, lawmakers have warned that the wildly popular video app—owned by Beijing-based ByteDance—could be pressured by the Chinese government to hand over U.S. user data or influence content on American screens. Now, after months of negotiations, a deal is taking shape that would bring […]
Fasting is one of humanity’s oldest practices. People have fasted for thousands of years—not just for religious reasons, but also for health, self-mastery, and even protest. You’ll find fasting in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, traditional African spirituality, and yes—even in darker or occult practices. That raises the question: what makes fasting so powerful that […]
Conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Tuesday evening while addressing students at Utah Valley University, in what authorities are calling a targeted political assassination. He was 31. Kirk had been speaking under a white tent during the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour,” a campus series designed to […]
