10 Exercises You Can Do With a Medicine Ball
Long before the advent of barbells, dumbbells, and hi-tech fitness gadgets, there was the medicine ball.This simple piece of exercise equipment has been around for over 2,000 years. Ancient Greek physicians used weighted animal bladders…
SCOTUS Allows Trump Admin To Require Passport Holders To Mark Biological Sex
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration can move forward with plans to remove the “X” option on passports and require Americans to mark their biological sex on passports.In a 6-3 unsigned opinion, the Supreme…
The Catholic View of Death Is Anything but Dark| National Catholic Register
EDITORIAL: The Church has a lot to say about a subject that many of us may not want to think about. That’s the premise of the Register’s first-ever ‘Death Issue.’…
FBI Nabs Three More Men Tied To ISIS-Inspired Halloween Terror Plot
Federal law enforcement arrested three more Islamic terror suspects linked to an ISIS-inspired plot to attack bars and nightclubs in Detroit on Halloween, the FBI announced Wednesday. Last week, the FBI said agents arrested four suspects…
Trump Says Scrapping Filibuster Would Make GOP Tough To Beat
President Donald Trump on Wednesday argued that by getting rid of the filibuster, Republicans would win so much that Democrats would be hard-pressed to take over the Senate.Trump has called for ending the Senate filibuster, which sets…
2 Nigerian Minor Seminarians Released Months After Kidnapping, 1 Killed in Captivity| National…
Father Imoedemhe went on to extend the condolences of the bishop of Auchi to the families of the victims.…
The Choice of Hercules | Memorabilia by Xenophon
Note: This week’s episode of the podcast referenced an ancient story: “The Choice of Hercules.” If you’ve never read it, it’s really worth doing so.The story was set down by Xenophon (430–354 B.C. ), who was an ancient Greek historian…
Air Traffic To Be Slashed By 10% This Week Due To Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday that air traffic will be slashed by 10% in 40 “high-volume” markets beginning on Friday due to the air traffic controller shortages brought on by the record-breaking government…
Cardinal McElroy of Washington, D.C., Diagnosed With Cancer, but Prognosis ‘Good’| National Catholic…
According to the statement, Cardinal McElroy’s cancer will be surgically removed on Nov. 13, and his doctors 'are in consensus that his prognosis is very good.'…
NYC’s New Mayor Celebrates Win By Channeling America’s Marxist Icon
Moments after being declared the winner of the New York City mayoral race, Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani opened his victory speech with a nod to one of the most infamous radicals in American history.Mamdani, 35, quoted Eugene Debs, a…
California’s Redistricting Ballot Measure Overwhelmingly Passes
A California ballot measure that would change the state’s electoral map passed on Tuesday, paving the way for Democrats to add five congressional seats in the coming midterm elections.With three-quarters of votes counted, Decision Desk…
This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of November| National Catholic Register
‘Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community and be open to the beauty of life,’ the Pope said in a video released Nov. 4.…
Podcast #1,092: Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is…
Biden’s Justice Department Took ‘Unprecedented Action’ Against Trump, Bondi Reveals
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that the Biden administration turned over President Donald Trump’s government phone to Jack Smith as he snooped through the president’s phone records as part of his wide-reaching investigation into…
What Is a Catholic Cemetery?| National Catholic Register
The history of how the cemetery came to represent many forms — religious, civic, military, private — but lost its Catholic heart.…
Your Election Day Guide, A New Jersey Spotlight, & The Stakes In New York City
We look at the final polling and stakes for both parties, check on the New Jersey governor’s race, and peer into New York City, where frontrunner Zohran Mamdani brings a commanding lead into the final day.It’s Tuesday, November 4, 2025,…
Trump Threatens Military Action If Nigeria Fails to End Religious Persecution of Christians|…
The commander in chief, who announced he would designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern on Oct. 31, further revealed he has instructed the Pentagon to ‘prepare for possible action.’…
How to Navigate Stay-at-Home Dad Struggles — Talkspace
Being a stay-at-home dad can bring a mix of pride and pressure, often in the same day, sometimes in the same hour. Yet, the range of emotions you experience in your role as a stay-at-home parent may not be easy to talk about. You find…