The synthetic opioid can evade standard fentanyl test strips, may require multiple doses of Narcan and has been linked to overdoses or deaths in at least 24 states.

Journalistic malpractice in the service of religious bigotry. Ball was handed false, inflammatory anti-Scientology allegations already rejected by Police Scotland. He knew it. He knew it was wrong.

A mob blocked the entrance to a church in Carlsbad, California, shouting “F⁠—⁠k you!” and “Nazi!” at a pastor and his four children. Other families attempting to attend services received similar abuse ...

The finding comes as religious freedom faces growing restrictions worldwide and new research highlights religion’s role in shaping strong societies. A retired couple I know has an unusual pastime: ...

The decision ends a yearslong legal fight and reinforces protections for religious minorities facing state action over their beliefs and practices. In 2021, a former Jehovah’s Witness sent a complaint ...

Overdose deaths are falling and more than 69,000 lives have been saved, but new synthetic drug threats underscore the need for prevention efforts like the Truth About Drugs. There’s no question about ...

It’s in our gestures of gratitude and triumph—the ballplayer touching the Star of David around his neck and pointing a finger to the heavens as he rounds the bases after a home run. It’s on our coins ...

Thirteen years after its downtown opening, the Church of Scientology Portland stands as a place where Portland’s weird and hands-on spirit becomes a path to stronger lives. Portlanders tend to build ...

Eight years after opening near International Drive, the Church of Scientology stands beyond the spectacle as a place where those who keep Orlando moving and bright find stability, purpose and ...

New and long-term studies reveal millions of Americans continue to believe in miracles, prayer and the transformative power of scripture. Though some voices claim that religion is fading in ...

During a Hollywood celebration filled with dragons and astronauts, emerging creators were honored for bringing imagined worlds closer to reality and shaping the imaginative frontier. At the 2026 ...

A highly potent class of synthetic opioids has turned up in wastewater at 26 of 37 monitored Missouri schools. Officials warn the drugs are spreading rapidly and often go undetected. They’ve been ...