Almost two thirds of young adults believe that marriage is still an important institution, as Generation Z takes a more conservative view of sex and relationships than that of their parents. (Wright, Hayton & Brigaud, The Times)
Read MoreAs the title and billing as “the first officially sanctioned film on the iconic group” imply, this is a story about the group’s origins as endorsed by the band members themselves, thus sidelining critical insights and objective perspectives, and cutting to the end credits before the tale really heats up. (McCormick, The Telegraph)
Read MoreThe U.S. surgeon general has declared parental stress a public-health issue. Parents report feeling isolated, exhausted, and overwhelmed. To deal with this strain, they’ve sought advice—lots of it. (Cray, The Atlantic)
Read MoreThe National Council on Problem Gambling reports that the risk of gambling addiction has increased since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting seven years ago. According to the council, the risk for gambling addiction in the U.S. rose by 30% between 2018 and 2021. Keith Whyte, the organization's former executive director, notes that there are several clear red flags that can help identify problem gambling. (Johnston, NPR)
Read MoreOne Republican president later, high-level members of the Trump administration and allies of the president are leveling attacks on religious groups, including Catholics and Lutherans, who do the same work Bush praised, questioning their efforts to help migrants. (Boorstein, The Washington Post)
Read MoreVice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump. It’s been translated as “order of love” or “order of charity.” It’s a concept discussed by St. Augustine, an ancient theologian, who said everyone and everything should be loved in its own proper way. (AP News)
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