Written by Assistant Commissioner (AC) Matt Twist was speaking at the London Assembly’s police and crime committee on February 25 after a viral video showed the female officer calmly telling a crowd of angry men who objected to Christian preaching in a “Muslim area” that, “In this country, we have freedom of speech
Source: The battle for Christian freedom of expression on the streets of London is far from over – Christian Today
Who builds his upper chambers in the heavens and founds his vault upon the earth; who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the surface of the earth— the LORD is his name.
Amos 9:6
New hormone targets same brain region as GLP-1 drugs to fight obesity
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have discovered a hormone that appears to reverse obesity in the body. The new study, published in the journal Cell Reports, used mouse models to identify a naturally occurring hormone called FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21). The hormone “appears to work by signaling to a brain region involved in…
Baby Squirrel Foster Mom
Retired California teaching assistant Angel Barba has been a baby squirrel foster mom for the last seven years. Source: Squirrel Foster Mom You Tube
Abortion News Roundup: April 15–22, 2026
Here’s a summary of the key abortion-related developments from the past seven days. Activity centered on state-level legislative pushes (especially in South Carolina), ongoing medication-abortion access fights, and cultural polling—amid continued post-Dobbs stability in national numbers (per earlier 2025 data). No sweeping federal rulings or new nationwide data drops occurred this week. South Carolina: No-Exception…
Stanford Students Award Drag Group Five Times As Much Funding As Veterans Association
Stanford University is awarding five times as much money to a campus drag troupe as to an undergraduate veterans association after students overwhelmingly approved the grants in a campus-wide vote. The grants, which are funded by student dues, also include $175,000 for the Muslim Student Union—more than the budget for every Christian student group combined,…
Christian Persecution News Roundup: April 15–22, 2026
Coverage of Christian persecution this week focused on follow-up reporting from earlier Holy Week and Easter violence (late March/early April), alongside isolated new incidents and urgent advocacy calls. No single large-scale new massacre dominated global headlines during this exact window, but organizations like International Christian Concern (ICC) and Open Doors continued to highlight ongoing patterns…
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far as those without, study shows
Salmon exposed to cocaine in the water swim longer distances than those that go without, according to a study released this week. Cocaine use is on the rise worldwide, with the U.N. reporting an estimated 25 million people used the stimulant in 2023 and the drug being increasingly found in waterways. Joint research released Monday…
Product Recalls Roundup: April 15–22, 2026
Here’s a summary of the most significant U.S. consumer product, food, drug/medical device, and vehicle recalls announced or updated during the past week (April 15–22, 2026). The biggest wave came from the CPSC on April 16, with multiple high-hazard items. Always check the exact lot codes, model numbers, or VINs against official sources, as remedies…
Gunman at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids kills Canadian tourist, injures at least 13 people
A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Monday while visiting the Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico, according to local authorities. Mexico’s security officials said a gunman opened fire at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including seven Americans. The shooter is believe to have taken his own life,…
Important (Buried) News Stories: April 15–22, 2026
While the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, Trump administration statements, and related global fallout dominated headlines and social media, several significant developments received far less attention. These stories—drawn from economic warnings, political shifts, humanitarian data, and legal rulings—highlight under-the-radar impacts on global stability, U.S. policy, and long-term consequences. Here’s a roundup of the most notable…
Rescued Mountain lion cub at Oakland Zoo becomes fan favorite online
Inside a small enclosure lined with blankets and surrounded by at least two dozen stuffed animals, 5-week-old Crimson bats and tumbles. Then, he drops low, giving a quick pre-pounce shimmy before springing at his next “victim,” a fuzzy purple dinosaur with yellow hair. “These toys are a temporary replacement for the siblings he unfortunately doesn’t…
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