Thousands of children have been born into Ukraine’s full-scale war, a conflict nearing its 1,000th day that has presented challenges few young families could imagine. |
Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to abate, according to a Defense Department report released on Thursday. The increase is a bit of a setback after the deaths dipped slightly the previous year.
The number of suicides and the rate per 100,000 active-duty service members went up, but the rise was not statistically significant. The number also went up among members of the Reserves, while it decreased a bit for the National Guard.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has declared the issue a priority, and top leaders in the Defense Department and across the services have worked to develop programs both to increase mental health assistance for troops and bolster education on gun safety, locks and storage. Many of the programs, however, have not been fully implemented yet, and the moves fall short of more drastic gun safety measures recommended by an independent commission.
As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for energy and the challenge of protecting the planet. The Bible reveals how to balance dominion and stewardship.
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A growing number of the continent’s citizens claim they have “no religion.” Sociologists, theologians and the nation itself are struggling to grasp what this means.
Firefighters are battling wildfires from California to New York, hampered by high winds and arid landscapes. |
The two nations have steadfastly supported each other throughout history. Will this always be the case?
Good actions lead to good outcomes, bad actions produce bad outcomes. Simple, right?
The description of the infamous mark in the book of Revelation invites widespread speculation, especially regarding rapid advancements of technology.
The U.S. Surgeon General warned that chronic loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is costing the nation billions. |
Many people are reconsidering the value of a college education and opting out of the expense in pursuit of a better future.
“You don’t need equipment and you don’t need a gym membership,” said sports medicine physician Dr. Sarah Eby. “And the benefits are so vast.” |
Most believe Jesus would choose their church if He were here in the flesh today, but His decision would surprise you! |
“It leaves us with a generation of physically wounded children, children who are psychologically and emotionally wounded,” said renowned British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah. |
“America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Mr. Trump said early Wednesday to a crowd of supporters. |
How can you practice gratitude as a way of life, long after dinner wraps up on Thanksgiving Day?
Nigeria faces one of its worst hunger crises with more than 30 million people expected to be food insecure next year, a one third jump from this year due to economic hardship. |