The Face of Catholicism in the United States Has Changed. Here’s How.
For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have stabilized, buoyed by growing communities and broader societal changes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/us/us-catholic-identity.html
These Large, Snake-Like Fish Are Invading the United States—and Authorities Want You to Kill Them
Invasive northern snakeheads can “walk” on land, breathe air and survive out of water for several days, and they also compete with native species in waterways
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-large-snake-like-fish-are-invading-the-united-states-and-authorities-want-you-to-kill-them-180986464/
Dive Into the Deeper Story of the American Revolution on How New England and Virginia United Against the British
Inside the steeple of Old North Church and among the Southern Colonies, less familiar stories of the events from 250 years ago emerge
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/dive-into-deeper-story-american-revolution-how-new-england-virginia-united-against-british-180986438/
World Court begins hearing Sudan’s case accusing United Arab Emirates of ‘complicity in genocide’
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday began hearing Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which it accuses of being complicit in acts of genocide against the Masalit community in West Darfur by backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/04/1162066
Australia’s Relationship with United States Gets a Second Look
The country has doubled down on its defense relationship with the United States in recent years. President Trump’s treatment of allies is prompting some to question the wisdom of that path.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/australia/us-trump-security-alliance.html
This Is How You Get a Chinese EV Into the United States
While almost no Chinese EVs are legally sold in the US, these are the workarounds that could allow eager enthusiasts to get them onto American roads—at a price.
https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-how-you-get-a-chinese-ev-into-the-united-states/
United flight from Houston appeared to hit a kite near D.C. airport
A United flight from Houston appeared to have struck a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/united-flight-hits-kite-reagan-national-airport/
Juliana v. United States: The climate lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the U.S. government knowingly failed to protect 21 young people from climate change. 60 Minutes first reported on the suit in 2019.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/juliana-v-united-states-the-climate-lawsuit/
UnitedHealthcare 'Pushing' Boundaries of Medicare Fraud, Republican Says
Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-R) discussed Republicans' efforts to reduce Medicare and Medicaid fraud on Fox Business Monda.
https://www.newsweek.com/united-healthcare-pushing-boundaries-medicare-fraud-republican-2049688
WATCH: Soldier reunited with K9 partner
Army Ssg. Kristin Vanderzanden and Frenky, an explosives-detection German shepherd, served together as an inseparable team and were recently reunited in an emotional reunion.
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/GMA3/video/soldier-reunited-k9-partner-119953637
