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Religion
John MacArthur, megachurch pastor and voice of ‘Grace to You’ radio ministry, has died
(RNS) — John MacArthur, megachurch pastor, culture warrior, author and longtime voice of the “Grace to You” radio program, has died. He was 86. “John MacArthur went to heaven at 6:17pm California time,” Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You,” told RNS in a text message. During a Sunday (July 13) service at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley,…
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Nature
Giant radio telescope was ‘a natural magnet’ for African talent
Roger Deane speaks to early-career astronomers in the digital planetarium at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.Credit: Chanté Schatz/Wits University Radioastronomy in Africa In 2005, when South Africa and its partner countries in Africa submitted a proposal to host the world’s largest radio telescope, called the Square Kilometre Array, the continent had five radioastronomers, all based in…
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Sports
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher to win Home Run Derby
Jul 14, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images ATLANTA — Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night, besting Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round at Truist Park. Raleigh also became the first Seattle…
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Health
Inhaled Microplastics Impair Lung Immunity and Spread to Organs
You breathe in thousands of particles each day, including dust, pollen, and fumes, but one of the most dangerous is something you can’t see, taste, or feel: microplastics. These microscopic fragments, shed from synthetic clothing, packaging, and polluted air, have become a constant part of the air around you. Whether you’re indoors or out, you’re inhaling them with every breath.…
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Music
David Kaff, Who Played Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap, Dies at 79
David Kaff, who played keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, has died. His band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom shared the news to Facebook yesterday (July 13), writing “David always had a kind word and a quick wit that would slay you where you stand. Then he’d make you smile doing it!” A cause…
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Food
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Lasagna Recipe
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. They don’t call it Marry Me Lasagna for nothing! One bite of the creamy sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese, and everyone will be saying, “YES!” You’re Favorite Ingredients ALL IN ONE! It’s a Creamy Twist on a Classic: You guys are…
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Movie
General Hospital Fans Debate Who Is Dalton & Sidwell’s Mutual Friend
The latest episode of General Hospital, which aired on July 14, has fans in a frenzy over one cryptic mention — who exactly is the mutual friend shared between Professor Henry “Hank” Dalton and financier Jenz Sidwell? With Sidwell warning Dalton that this unnamed associate is “unhappy” and planning a meeting soon, viewers are now scrambling to crack the mystery…
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Arts & Theater
New “Heathers” Revival Is a Hit. But What Story Is It Telling? — OnStage Blog
by Chris Peterson Warning: Spoilers ahead I haven’t seen the new revival of Heathers: The Musical at New World Stages, but I’ve been paying attention to the reviews, the audience reactions, and the growing conversation around it. And whether you’re a longtime fan of the original film or discovering the story for the first time, there’s no denying that this…
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Business
$1.6 trillion of student loans are up in the air as Trump moves in on the Department of Education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department. The justices on Monday paused a lower court order that had halted nearly 1,400 layoffs and had called into question the legality of President Donald Trump’s plan to outsource the department’s operations to other agencies. Now, Trump and McMahon are free…
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Education
Free Artificial Intelligence Tools – TeachThought
26 Of The Best Free Artificial Intelligence Tools by TeachThought Staff This is obviously a field that changes fast. This list highlights free or freemium tools useful for educators and students in both K–12 and post-secondary contexts. Tools are grouped by function and include a concise explanation of what each one does. This is not an exhaustive list but offers…
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