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Opinion

Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

  • Aljazeera - AJ+

Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by fighting between separatists and government forces.

As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

    Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

    Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

    Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

      Florida is dramatically — but quietly — changing the way immigration enforcement is practiced. The state’s Republican leaders have made it a testing ground for the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics championed by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

      Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

      Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

      • Richard Kyte Columnist

      As we approach Memorial Day this year with an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we are sure to hear a great deal about sacrifice.

      McDowell County Schools superintendent: Our taxes pay for tomorrow's future

      McDowell County Schools superintendent: Our taxes pay for tomorrow's future

      • Tracy Grit McDowell County Schools

      This year, as we submit our taxes, it’s worth remembering what those dollars make possible.

      Gary Varvel for Apr 16, 2026

      Gary Varvel for Apr 16, 2026

        Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

        Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

        • Scott Rada

        🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

        Rebel Republican slams Trump for ‘blasphemy’—'I was very offended’

        Rebel Republican slams Trump for ‘blasphemy’—'I was very offended’

          Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump over an AI-generated image he posted and later deleted, a dispute significant to religious conservatives and media allies. The AI-generated image depicted Donald Trump in robes with glowing hands, appearing to heal…

          Budgets used to be about fiscal control. Not anymore | Bloomberg News

          Budgets used to be about fiscal control. Not anymore | Bloomberg News

            The president's proposal makes some big assumptions, ignores mandatory spending

            Can RFK Jr. save Republicans’ midterms hopes? | Abby McCloskey

            Can RFK Jr. save Republicans’ midterms hopes? | Abby McCloskey

              Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, is again out in front. HE launched his new podcast, which promises “fearless conversations” because “the government lies to us.”

              What the end of Viktor Orban means for the New Right | Jonah Goldberg

              What the end of Viktor Orban means for the New Right | Jonah Goldberg

                Viktor Orban, the proudly "illiberal" prime minister of Hungary, beloved by various New Right nationalists and MAGA American intellectuals, was crushed at the polls this past weekend.

                Young voters in Hungary played crucial role in ending Orbán's 16-year rule

                Young voters in Hungary played crucial role in ending Orbán's 16-year rule

                  On Sunday, young voters celebrated the victory of pro-European candidate Péter Magyar. Polls showed 65% of voters under 30 supported Magyar before the vote.

                  Trump Suit Dismissed

                  Trump Suit Dismissed

                    A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, ruling he failed to show "actual malice" over an article linking his name to a Jeffrey Epstein birthday book letter. Trump has until April 27th to file an amended complaint and plans to refile. The Journal …

                    Gary Varvel for Apr 14, 2026

                    Gary Varvel for Apr 14, 2026

                      Editorials

                      Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                      McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                      McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                      "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                      St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                      St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                      Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                      Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                      Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                      In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                      Columnists

                      Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

                      Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

                      Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by fighting between separatists and government forces.

                      As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

                      As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

                      Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

                      Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

                      Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

                      Florida is dramatically — but quietly — changing the way immigration enforcement is practiced. The state’s Republican leaders have made it a testing ground for the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics championed by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

                      Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

                      Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

                      As we approach Memorial Day this year with an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we are sure to hear a great deal about sacrifice.

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                      How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                      How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                      Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                      Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                      Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                      Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                      Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                      Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                      Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                      Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                      Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                      Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                      Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                      "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                      Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                      Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                      Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                      Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                      Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                      "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

                      Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                      Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                      Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer.

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