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Religion
How the LDS Church is growing — and shrinking
(RNS) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just reported its highest convert growth in history. Over the weekend at its semiannual General Conference, the church released its 2025 membership statistics that indicate an almost 25% increase in convert baptisms in 2025, compared to 2024. But at the same time, 2025 data from the Cooperative Election Study, also…
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History
The One and Only ‘Booger’ Was Among History’s Best Rodeo Performers
The horse was once as essential to Western life as the six-gun, and breaking horses was once a necessary skill, even a business for a few tough, enterprising souls. Eventually it became a competitive rodeo event in which working cowboys pitted their skills against wild horses—and each other. The king of the Texas broncobusters was a diminutive fellow named Samuel…
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Nature
Highlights from Nature’s live coverage
The four Artemis II astronauts inside of the Orion capsule before they spoke to US President Donald Trump, after the Moon fly-by.Credit: NASA Updated 6 April 2026, 10.05 p.m. CDT (Houston time) The astronauts spoke over a phone link with US President Donald Trump on their way back from the Moon. Continuing a tradition that stems back to President Richard…
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Sports
Victor Wembanyama (rib) exits Spurs’ win; prognosis unknown
Apr 6, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) grabs his left shoulder during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama missed the second half of the Spurs’ Monday game against the Philadelphia 76ers after sustaining a left rib contusion…
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Health
This Popular Kitchen Staple May Do More Than You Think
A New Series of Health Insights Is on the Way IMPORTANT A New Series of Health Insights Is on the Way Our team has been working behind the scenes to prepare new research and practical health strategies for our readers. While we finish preparing what’s coming next, we invite you to explore one of the most-read articles from our library below. See…
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Music
Migos’ Offset Shot at Florida Casino
Migos rapper Offset was shot in the leg earlier today (April 6) outside a casino in Hollywood, Florida. “We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care,” a spokesperson for Offset told Pitchfork. “He is stable and being closely monitored.” The incident took place in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel…
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Food
Mini Meatloaf Muffins | The Recipe Critic
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Meatloaf is even better in mini form! These mini meatloaf muffins are tender, flavorful, and topped with a sweet, tangy glaze. They take about 25 minutes to make, making them perfect for an easy dinner the kids will love. Why These…
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Movie
X-Men Star Blames Alec Baldwin for Losing Out on 30 Rock Role
X-Men star Olivia Munn spoke about the time she lost out on a role on 30 Rock despite having an excellent audition because of Alec Baldwin. The actress recalled how she was almost selected for the role but was not ultimately a part of the final lineup because she would appear too young when paired with Baldwin. Olivia Munn reveals…
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Arts & Theater
Track by Track: “Godspell” – 2011 Broadway Revival — OnStage Blog
This sounds great. Really great, actually. It is one of those endings that just swells in exactly the way you want it to, and on this recording it lands with a real sense of power. It is not really a traditional Broadway finale in the sense of wrapping up plot and sending you out with one last button. It is…
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Business
Delta CEO says AI’s biggest opportunity in aviation isn’t inside the plane—it’s air traffic control
Delta CEO Ed Bastian doesn’t think AI will drastically change the flying experience, but it may improve it by tackling one of the biggest problems facing airlines. Air traffic control, Bastian noted, is ripe for innovation and could be the area where improved technologies like AI make a real difference for travelers—“an amazing deployment,” even if it takes a long…
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