“Cuba will fall very soon,” says Trump as Shield of the Americas alliance created

Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the ‘Shield of the Americas’, an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez.

Source: “Cuba will fall very soon,” says Trump as Shield of the Americas alliance created

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13

Trump DOJ report reveals Biden targeted pro-life Americans unfairly

I founded and built the largest grassroots movement in the history of the pro-life cause: 40 Days for Life. During its first decade, I mobilized more than 2,000 leaders and 750,000 volunteers in peaceful prayer outside abortion facilities across all 50 states and dozens of other countries. These, and others like them, are exactly the…

Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours

A massive wildfire in Putnam County in northern Florida left Amtrak passengers stranded on a train for more than 24 hours. One train heading to New York City was forced to turn around, arriving back in Miami Monday night, including one passenger who said he had been on that train for about 38 hours. He…

2-year-old boy missing in Temperance found in vacant apartment, sheriff says

A 2-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday in Temperance, Michigan, was found by himself inside a vacant apartment, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported.  The child was reported missing about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Redwood Apartment Complex in the 7400 block of Redwood Boulevard in Bedford Township. This location is along West Sterns Road,…

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens’ IDs

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens’ IDs The French government agency that handles the issuing and management of citizens’ identity documents, including national IDs, passports, and immigration documents, confirmed Wednesday that it experienced a data breach. In an announcement, the Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS) said the data stolen in…

Illinois surpasses 100 tornadoes for fourth year in a row

Severe weather season has been off to a very active start in Illinois, with everything from flooding, hail, and damaging winds – and more than 100 tornadoes statewide. As of April 22, the preliminary count for tornadoes across the state of Illinois stands at 101 and counting, easily leading the entire country by far. That’s…

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

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Colombian police capture 121 people in major kidnapping crackdown

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Colombian police say they have arrested 121 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on kidnapping and extortion tied to major criminal groups.

Source: Colombian police capture 121 people in major kidnapping crackdown | AP News

Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
1 John 3:21-22

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…

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…

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…

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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Brazil floods and landslides kill at least 25 in Minas Gerais

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Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.

Source: Brazil floods and landslides kill at least 25 in Minas Gerais

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4

Bike Owner Can’t Believe What a Stranger Has Tied to the Center Bar

A cyclist was left baffled after returning to their bike to discover a mysterious surprise tied to the center bar. The photo, which quickly went viral on Reddit, shows a close‑up of a blue bicycle frame with a plastic bag knotted securely around it, racking up 23,000 upvotes in less than 24 hours. The April…

Messy homes are ruining Americans’ free time: survey

In the past three months, the average American has missed out on two fun events, avoided hosting guests twice, and had two arguments in their household due to their home’s messy state. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the stress of needing to clean their home before they can relax is…

Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members

Nearly 490 alleged members of the powerful Central American gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), including several alleged leaders, went on trial collectively in El Salvador on Monday, accused of thousands of murders. El Salvador is conducting mass trials of thousands of suspected gang members, many of whom have spent years in prison without charge or visiting…

Redwood City police warn neighborhood of “aggressive” coyotes

Police in Redwood City issued a warning to residents of a neighborhood Monday morning, after coyotes were spotted in the area. Around 9:50 a.m., police said they were responding to an incident involving “aggressive coyotes” in the Redwood Shores neighborhood. According to officers, the animals were seen on the 1000 block of Rockport Avenue and…

Justice Behind Closed Doors in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is the only state in the nation that exempts all three branches of state government; legislature, governor’s office, and judiciary from its public records law. That became an issue in 2023 when anonymous letters began to be received by defense attorneys whose clients had been convicted in criminal cases heard in the Bristol County…

1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard

A small plane crashed Sunday in the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, killing one person, authorities said. The crash sparked a fire on the property, and the residence itself “sustained some damage,” said Sarah Andeara, the Pasco County public information officer, in a statement that CBS affiliate WTSP shared with CBS News. Pasco County…

Rep. Luna said it is time to “take out the trash” as congressmen resign due to accusations

Declaring its time “to take out the trash,” Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said there needs to be a continued reckoning through the halls of Congress, past the resignations of Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales. “Look, I think that a lot of these members were by their own admission, guilty of…

Multiple people shot at Howe Community Park in Sacramento County

Deputies are investigating after multiple people were shot at a park in the Arden-Arcade area on Saturday evening, officials said. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said it received reports around 6:30 p.m. of individuals at Howe Community Park possibly carrying concealed weapons, followed by another call about a potential fight and people running from the…

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