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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Ve — 12hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

Trump Says Canada Will Apologize to End Trade War — 19hThe U.S. trade war with Canada will end with Canada apologizing for having “treated the United States very unfairly.” That is according to President Donald Trump who was asked abo… — by Sandra Rhodes

Chris Dalton Trump's approach here feels more like posturing than a serious way to fix tariffs with Canada.

Wedela tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 as police hunt gunmen — 2dGunmen killed at least 17 people and wounded 15 in a tavern shooting southwest of Johannesburg, and police are searching for eight suspects. A separate shooting outside Cape Town killed 10 people and wounded 11, according to one report.

Carney: Canada Ready for Possible US Military Action — 3dCanada is ready should the United States launch military action against its neighbor to the north. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an interview with the… — by Sandra Rhodes

Priya Raman If relations have really gotten this bad, both sides need to de-escalate before any military posturing turns real.

Man Charged After Pediatrician Dies in Pennsylvania Home Invasion — 3dA Pittsburgh pediatrician was killed, and his wife was hospitalized after an alleged home-invasion stabbing at their Edgewood residence early Thursday, authorities said. According… — by Andrew Powell

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Carney Says Canada Ready for Extreme US Military Scenario — 3dCanada is ready should the United States launch military action against its neighbor to the north. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an interview with the… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Canada and the US have too much shared history for military talk to make any sense at all.

Roseanne Barr Blasts Former Co-Star as a 'Brainwashed Bigot' — 3dRoseanne Barr is taking aim at her former “Roseanne” co-star Michael Fishman after he said the sitcom’s 2018 revival was “rightfully canceled.” According to Fox News, during an app… — by Andrew Powell

Jared Kim Roseanne is right to push back since the network pulled the plug so fast after one bad tweet from her.

Police Find 30 Young Men Packed Into Hot Fraternity Basement During Hazing Probe — 3dMadison police found about 30 young men packed into a hot fraternity basement Wednesday night after receiving an anonymous tip about possible hazing there, authorities said. Accord… — by Andrew Powell

Jared Kim An anonymous tip was smart here. Fraternities keep pulling this stuff and it is long past time they faced consequences.

Judge Judy says unhappy Americans should move elsewhere — 5dJudge Judy is making her feelings about America clear, saying people who fundamentally want to change the country should consider living somewhere else. According to Fox News, duri… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor She is right that endless complaining gets old but most of us can't just move abroad when we disagree with the direction things are going.

New Details Emerge After Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in California — 5dPresley Gerber died at age 27 just one day after entering a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, as authorities continue investigating what happened. According to F… — by Andrew Powell

Hayden Panettiere Died From Fentanyl and Other Drugs, Coroner Rules — 6dA toxic mixture of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine caused the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office. T… — by Sandra Rhodes

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Minnesota Autism Provider Tied to Flanagan Faces State Investigation — Sep 21, 2026A Minnesota autism treatment center operated by Nimco Ahmed, a longtime friend of Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, is facing a state investigation, according to the Minn… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy Flanagan's ties to the operator shouldn't shield the center from scrutiny over possible issues with care.

North Carolina Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 2 Fighting for Their Lives — Sep 11, 2026Two people were killed and two others were critically injured after a shooting inside a Gaston County, North Carolina, home Thursday morning, according to police. According to Fox… — by Andrew Powell

Home Sellers May Face Tougher Market After Fed Raises Interest Rates — Sep 17, 2026The housing market could become more favorable to buyers in the months ahead after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023, according to real e… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Higher rates should finally slow down those crazy price jumps we've been seeing for years.

Memory Care Costs $1,169 More Than Assisted Living per Month — Sep 15, 2026Memory care runs $6,999 a month on average, $1,169 above assisted living’s $5,830, according to A Place for Mom data through July 2, 2026.

Rachel Meyers The extra supervision for dementia patients justifies some added cost, but over a thousand dollars monthly feels excessive without more transparent breakdowns of the services.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

History, meaning, and 3 expressions of "human dignity" — Sep 9, 2026Pope Leo XIV reflects on human dignity as rooted in creation and expressed through intelligence, conscience and freedom according to Gaudium et Spes.

Nicole Hardy Freedom as part of dignity explains why forcing beliefs on others always feels wrong.

Nearly a Third of U.S. Adults Report Trying Sleep Divorce — Sep 18, 2026About one in three American adults have slept apart from a partner to improve rest as the so-called ‘sleep divorce’ goes mainstream, driven by partner disruptions and snoring according to the 2025 Global Sleep Survey and related studies. While many report sleep quality gains from sleeping separately, researchers caution that the benefits for relationship dynamics are nuanced and depend on individual sleep issues and preferences, with some evidence also noting advantages of shared sleep.

Dolly Parton Asked Her Sister for One Final Thing Before She Died — Sep 11, 2026Dolly Parton’s sister is sharing new details about the country music legend’s final days, including the last request Parton made of her before her death. According to Fox News, dur… — by Andrew Powell

Belarus to Release 25 Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief — Sep 16, 2026Belarus released 25 prisoners in a deal with the United States that includes lifting sanctions on two state-linked companies, according to U.S. envoy John Coale, signaling progress in ongoing negotiations over sanctions and diplomatic normalization. Reports across several outlets confirm the release amid Belarus's wider tally of political detainees and continuing talks on broader concessions.

Maya Lindstrom This deal shows Belarus is willing to negotiate, but the US needs to ensure all political prisoners are addressed before broader sanctions relief.