Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Bridge Hit by Ship in Baltimore Collapses; Six People Dead from Collapse, 2 Others Rescued

 The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early yesterday (Marcdh 26, 2024), after a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River, the CBS News website reports. 


Six people remain missing and are presumed dead, Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath of the U.S. Coast Guard said at a news conference. Two other people were rescued from the water. 


All eight people were part of a construction crew that was filling potholes on the bridge at the time. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

UN Demands Ceasefire in Gaza during Muslim Ramadan; Arabs Back Resolution, Say It Saves Lives, Avoids Suffering

The United Nations Security Council demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which ends April 9, 2024, the Euro News website reports.  


The vote comes after Russia and China vetoed a U.S.--sponsored resolution on March 22 that would have supported "an immediate and sustained ceasefire" in the Israeli--Hamas conflict.


The Arab Group appealed to all 15 council members "to act with unity and urgency" and vote for the resolution "to halt the bloodshed, preserve human lives, and avert further human suffering and destruction."

Monday, March 25, 2024

Jesus Allows Communion with God in Everything He Does; Gospel According to St. Luke Based on Action of Holy Spirit

 By ushering in a new era of prayer, the Lord Jesus provides a whole new arena by which the People of God can have communion with God in His life of prayer and in everything the Lord did, the Crux website reports today (March 25, 2024). 


Such a communion was the basis of all the Lord's words and deeds. 


The Catechism of the Catholic Church makes this very point: "The Gospel according to St. Luke emphasized the action of t he Holy Spirit and the meaning of prayer in Christ's ministry." 

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Princess Kate's Cancer Diagnosis at 42 Shocks Many; Seems to Striike People at Younger Age

 Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis at age 42 shines a light on dreaded disease that seems to be striking people of younger ages, although it has become more survivable, the USA Today website reports today (March 24, 2024). 


Americans have about a 40% chance of developing cancer at some point in their lives. Just under 20% who develop it die from cancer, which is the second leading cause of death in the U.S.


It is typically considered a disease of aging, with 88% of diagnoses coming in people age 50 and above, according to the American Cancer Society.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

At Least 40 Killed,100 Injured in Rusisian Shootings; Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Terror Attack

Russian authorities said at least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured after gunmen opened fire at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow yesterday in an attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) militant group, the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty website reports today (March 23, 2024). 


Reuters and other agencies said Islamic State had claimed responsibility via its affiliated Telegram channels.


The IS statement said the attackers  had "retreated to their bases safely." 

Friday, March 22, 2024

Justice Dept. Files Lawsuit against Apple App; Apple Became a Monopoly to Increase Prices

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit  on March 21, 2024 against Apple. accusing the Cupertino, Calif. tech giant of stifling competition and leveraging its clout and ownership of the popular APP store to increase prices for customers, the LA Times website reports today (March 22, 2024).


Just what does this mean for everyone with an iPhone?


Greater freedom for app developers on the App Store. More consumer choices. 

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Ameican Bible Society to Close Down $60M Museum; Philly Museum Opened 3 Yrs. Ago

 The American Bible Society (ABS) will be closing down its Faith and Liberty Dscovery Center, around three years after the Philadelphia--based museum , which cost around $60 million , had opened, the Christian Today website reports today (March 21, 2024). 


The ABS announced that the center is ending operations on April 1, with the last day of public visits to be March 28. 


Full refunds will be given to those who bought tickets  to vsit the center after March 28, according to ABS.