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Religion
MLK was teen agnostic who rediscovered faith on a tobacco farm, new book reveals
(RNS) — Child orator. Farmhand. Agnostic. Only one of those titles would be commonly guessed to describe the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. But a new 420-page book by scholar Lerone Martin reveals those and other little-known pieces of King’s history. In “Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr.” — which will be released Tuesday (May 5) —…
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History
As the Boxer Rebellion Stole Headlines from His Wild West, Buffalo Bill Put the Clash into His Show
Fresh from robbing the Deadwood Stagecoach, the Sioux performers of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West changed into loose-fitting Chinese garb and attached long single braids to the backs of their heads, mimicking the clothing and hairstyle of the Boxers then rebelling halfway around the world. Thus was the stage set for the “Western Easterners” to man a wall and defend their…
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Nature
Iranian scientists on losing labs, libraries and liberty
Sharif University of Technology after it was bombed on 7 April 2026.Credit: Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Bombs dropped by the United States and Israel on Iran have damaged some 30 universities since war began on 28 February, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. In an open letter to United Nations officials and the governments of parties to the conflict,…
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Sports
MLB roundup: Yankees, mourning John Sterling’s death, rout Orioles
May 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; The New York Yankees honor radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning, drove in four runs and reached base three times as the New York Yankees completed a four-game sweep…
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Health
Molecular Hydrogen May Reduce Fatigue and Support Physical Function in People with Long COVID
In a 14-day pilot, single-blind randomized controlled trial of 32 adults published in Nutrients, hydrogen-rich water was associated with reduced fatigue scores and improved walking distance, strength, and sleep quality in people with long COVID.1 Fatigue is widely understood as a sign that cells are not producing energy as efficiently as they could. When that system falters, even simple tasks…
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Music
Met Gala 2026 Photos: Beyoncé, Madonna, Stevie Nicks, and More
It’s the first Monday in May, which means celebrities have already begun to converge on New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala. This year’s dress code is “Fashion Is Art,” which asks guests to “consider the many ways that designers use the body as their blank canvas,” per Vogue. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams are…
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Food
Asparagus Quiche Recipe (Easy Spring Brunch)
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. My asparagus quiche is one of those recipes I wait all year to make. It’s creamy, cheesy, and those bright green asparagus pieces make every slice feel fresh and so good. It’s simple, it’s pretty, and I love making it…
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Movie
Origins Season 3 Renewal Status & Future Revealed
Curious about whether NCIS: Origins will return for Season 3 or not? The gripping prequel dives into the early career of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. It explores the roots of the iconic NCIS universe and has quickly captured viewers’ attention with its nostalgic storytelling and character-driven drama. With Season 2 wrapping up, fans are eager to learn what lies…
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Arts & Theater
Track by Track: “Songs for a New World” (1995 Off-Broadway Recording")
by Chris Peterson For this week’s Track by Track, we are going back to one of those cast recordings that did not just live in your CD binder in the early 2000s. It became part of your personality. For a very specific generation of musical theatre kids, Songs for a New World was one of those albums. It was not…
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Business
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser ‘wet reckless’ charge in DUI case to avoid jail time
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The 44-year-old pop star, who recently completed a stint at a rehabilitation facility, didn’t appear in Ventura County court. But her lawyer, Michael A. Goldstein, pleaded guilty on her…
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