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Religion
Religious-themed brick sets hold appeal for both children and adults in digital age
(RNS) — Sean Sutton was preaching at a small Bible camp in Georgia last year when he noticed a group of children and young adults focusing intently on building a small model of the tabernacle — they were using bricks repurposed from a Lego Minecraft set to recreate the tent-like sanctuary that housed the ark of the covenant, described in…
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Nature
Explore 2025 with Leif Penguinson
For five years now, Briefing readers have eagerly awaited Fridays for a chance to put their penguin-hunting skills to the test. Each week, Leif Penguinson, a Rockhopper penguin, travels to scientifically interesting (and stunning) locations across the globe to hide from our readers’ keen eyes. (Read more of Leif’s origin story — and enjoy every puzzle over the first three…
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Sports
South Carolina dominates glass, paint and South Carolina State
Dec 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Myles Stute (10) celebrates a three point basket against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images Mike Sharavjamts and Myles Stute each scored 15 points to lead South Carolina to a 95-70 win over South Carolina State on…
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Health
Butyrate — The Metabolic Powerhouse Fueling the Gut and Beyond
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play an important role in human health, particularly within the gastrointestinal tract. They are produced in the colon through the bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber, the indigestible component of plant-based foods. This fermentation process transforms complex carbohydrates into various SCFAs, including acetate, propionate and butyrate, each with distinct physiological effects. Among these, butyrate stands out for…
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Music
Max B Drops First Mixtape Since Prison Release
Just over a month after he was released from prison following a 16-year-long stint behind bars, Max B is back with his first new full-length in four years. The rapper has surprise-released Public Domain 7: The Purge, the seventh installment of his ongoing Public Domain mixtape series. You can listen to it below. Public Domain 7: The Purge follows Max…
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Food
Bourbon Shrimp Recipe | The Recipe Critic
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Bourbon shrimp are sticky, garlicky, and packed with flavor. Sweet brown sugar and a splash of bourbon create a quick, glossy glaze that makes this appetizer (or weeknight dinner!) totally irresistible. Why You’ll Fall in Love with Every Bite Signature…
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Movie
Who Is Leaving & Coming to Beyond the Gates This Week (December 22-26)?
Beyond the Gates fans are in for a lively holiday week as several fan-favorite characters make their return, keeping the drama, family tensions, and heartfelt moments flowing. Familiar faces promise to keep viewers hooked on the show’s ongoing storylines and festive, holiday-themed episodes between December 22 and 26. So, here’s a list of people who are leaving Beyond the Gates…
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Arts & Theater
A Love Letter to “The Scarlet Pimpernel” — OnStage Blog
by Chris Peterson There are certain musicals that live quietly in the corners of your theatre-loving heart. They are not always in the current conversation. They do not get revived every ten years with a starry cast and a glossy marketing campaign. But they stay with you. And every so often, you catch yourself thinking, why aren’t we talking about…
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Business
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies at 55
Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind such best-selling video games as “Call of Duty,” has died. He was 55. Video game company Electronic Arts said Zampella died Sunday. The company did not disclose a cause of death. In 2010, Zampella founded Respawn Entertainment, a subsidiary of EA, and he also was the former chief executive of video game developer…
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Education
8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home
contributed by Lee Caroll, PhD and updated by TeachThought Staff Research agrees that the strongest students emerge from homes supportive in the learning process, and below we’ve listed a few ways parents can support students at home. In 8 Science-Based Strategies For Critical Thinking, we looked at ways we can use ‘thinking like a scientist’ to improve our own critical thinking skills. Below,…
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