“Lawmakers in Massachusetts have passed new legislation that would ensure abortion remains legal in the state should the Supreme Court ever overturn Roe v. Wade. The full title of the bill is the “Negating Archaic Statutes Targeting Young Women Act,” but…

“Indonesian Government officials are trying to coordinate a massive relief effort for residents and tourists on the island of Lombok with the death toll from Sunday’s earthquake standing at 105, and many more missing.” More than 120 aftershocks were recorded…

“Triple-digit temperatures are fueling fast-moving, aggressive wildfires across the Golden State at a pace that far out-does that seen at this point in a typical season,” say fire experts. “More than 1,000 wildfires have been sparked in a one-week period…

They are just mice. “But inside their tiny furred heads, their brains are significantly human — and it shows. These human-mouse chimeras are smarter than their ‘pure’ mouse counterparts, and excel on all the standard tests of brain function. “They’re…

“Germany has started enforcing a strict new law around hate speech on social media — and has already launched a criminal investigation into a far-right MP who called Muslims ‘barbarians.’ “The new law, known locally as NetzDG or the Network…

“Following a weeklong European tour during which he disparaged America’s closest allies and flattered its greatest adversary, there no longer can be any doubt that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to dismantle the liberal world order. That order—a system of…

So far, during the annual monsoon season in India, 537 people have lost their lives in floods and rains in six states. Houses collapsed, rivers overflowed their banks causing widespread flooding across northern India created havoc for businesses, health care,…

“The [Catholic] Church has consistently taught that the state has the authority to use the death penalty. But, in recent years, popes and bishops have become more vocal in calling for an end to its use. Many Catholics instinctively favor…

“Pope Francis has changed church teaching about the death penalty, saying in a new policy published Thursday that it is always “inadmissible” because it “attacks” the inherent dignity of all humans. The Vatican said Francis had approved a change to…

“In a move seen as unprecedented, Pope Francis has effectively stripped U.S. prelate Theodore McCarrick of his cardinal’s title following allegations of sexual abuse, including one involving an 11-year-old boy. The Vatican announced Saturday that Francis ordered McCarrick to conduct a ‘life…

“At least seven people were still missing in Shasta County, California, as shifting winds, dry fuel and steep terrain helped the monstrous Carr Fire engulf almost 100,000 acres by Sunday night, [July 29,] authorities said.” The fire has claimed six…

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit Lombok region of Indonesia at nearly 7 a.m. local time on July 28, 2018. At least 14 people were killed and 160+ injured. The death toll could rise. “There…