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Religion
Dallas pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts recovering, ‘almost paralyzed’ in accident
(RNS) — Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts, co-leader of the Dallas megachurch founded by her father, Bishop T.D. Jakes, is recovering after suffering a neck fracture that she said almost paralyzed her in mid-April. Jakes Roberts, 37, a popular conference speaker, author and co-senior pastor with her husband at The Potter’s House church, posted on social media that she was injured…
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History
This Victorian-Era Performer Learned that the Stage Life in the American West Wasn’t All Applause and Bouquets
The California Gold Rush. The very words evoked the strong reaction of an American populace driven by adventure and a lust for easy riches. Drawn inexorably west in the wake of the Jan. 24, 1848, strike at Sutter’s Mill were argonauts from every walk of life—shopkeepers, former soldiers, fallen women and those willing to parade their talents onstage for bemused…
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Nature
match 680,000 innovators with companies
Only a small portion of patents owned by universities in China become commercial products.Credit: Xu Changliang/VCG via Getty China’s intellectual-property regulator has been playing matchmaker — connecting researchers with patents to companies that can commercialize them. Last month, the China National Intellectual Property Administration said that as a result of these introductions around 80,000 patents from universities and research institutes…
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Sports
Ryan Vilade, Rays chase series-clinching win over Guardians
Apr 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (8) and right fielder Ryan Vilade (26) celebrate a win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Ryan Vilade had brief stints with four teams during his first three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old outfielder looks as if he finally has…
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Health
Unique Protein Provides Clues on How to Extend Lifespan Through Diet
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
Watch Lady Gaga and Doechii Vogue Their Way Through “Runway” Video
Lady Gaga and Doechii have followed up the release of their Devil Wears Prada 2 single “Runway” with a predictably extravagant music video directed by Parris Goebel, featuring bedazzled bondage suits, Gaga dressed as a teapot, and an enormous high-heeled shoe. You can watch the full thing below. Lady Gaga recently wrapped up her massive 86-date Mayhem Ball tour, which…
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Food
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Casserole with Eloté Flavors
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This Mexican Street Corn Chicken Casserole takes everything you love about elote, tangy lime, smoky Tajin, sweet corn, and creamy cotija, and turns it into one bubbly, cheesy weeknight dinner the whole family will devour! Trust Me, You’ll Love This…
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Movie
Matthew Lillard Says He’s Getting Work Due to ‘Weird Nostalgia’
Matthew Lillard has seen a recent resurgence in his career, but the actor does not believe that this return has been solely because of his talent. Instead, he believes that nostalgia is the key reason he is back in mainstream cinema. In a recent podcast appearance, the actor dissected why he thought he could make a return in the industry.…
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Business
From three-person startups hitting $500K ARR to Meta’s CEO avatar project, AI agents are reshaping what a “team” looks like.
Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI version of himself that can sit in meetings in his place. Most people will never need that. What they need is quieter: an agent that sits in the tools they already use and helps them focus and follow through on the chaos of their work day. A recent Fortune story on Fathom AI shows…
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Education
What Are Distractors In Multiple-Choice Questions?
Assessment Design Distractors are the incorrect answer choices in a multiple-choice question. When they are well-designed, they do more than make a question harder: they help reveal how students are thinking. Distractor Definition In a multiple-choice question, a distractor is an incorrect answer choice written to appear plausible to students who have a specific misconception, partial understanding, procedural error, or…
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