7 Ways to celebrate All Souls Day as a family -- Aleteia

7 Ways to celebrate All Souls Day as a family -- Aleteia: Make this day a special day for the whole family, past and present.

From the land of the Celts, Night of Light purifies Halloween’s roots

From the land of the Celts, Night of Light purifies Halloween’s roots: Although a popular celebration, with an estimated 6 billion dollars annually spent in America alone, Halloween leaves many people of all beliefs in doubt, particularly because of the holiday’…

A group of chefs are cooking up peace around the world--Aleteia

A group of chefs are cooking up peace around the world--Aleteia: The Christian, Jewish, and Muslim foodies of Chefs For Peace are brining harmony to the table and showing us all what's possible in more public and cultural settings.

World-famous chef opens a new kind of soup kitchen -- Aleteia

World-famous chef opens a new kind of soup kitchen -- Aleteia: Massimo Bottura draws inspiration from Pope Francis and Catholic monasteries.

Saudi Arabia in talks with 5 vendors to build its first nuclear power reactors | S&P Global Platts

Saudi Arabia in talks with 5 vendors to build its first nuclear power reactors | S&P Global Platts: Saudi Arabia is in talks with five vendors, including US based Westinghouse, to build its first nuclear power plant with two reactors, according to an energy ministry presentation.

House votes to ban uranium mining near Grand Canyon | Local News Stories | havasunews.com

House votes to ban uranium mining near Grand Canyon | Local News Stories | havasunews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved legislation Wednesday to permanently ban uranium and other hardrock mining near the Grand Canyon.

A Breakthrough In American Energy Dominance? U.S. Navy Patents Compact Fusion Reactor

A Breakthrough In American Energy Dominance? U.S. Navy Patents Compact Fusion Reactor: President Donald Trump’s energy dominance narrative just got a boost from the United States Navy, which just patented a design for a compact fusion reactor (CFR)

Mega-Donor Ambassadors Are Corrupting American Diplomacy | The New Republic

Mega-Donor Ambassadors Are Corrupting American Diplomacy | The New Republic: The Sondland scandal should prompt lawmakers to end the practice of rewarding deep-pocketed cronies with plum overseas postings.

Pompeo says Trump-Zelensky call was 'consistent' with administration policy | TheHill

Pompeo says Trump-Zelensky call was 'consistent' with administration policy | TheHill: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that President Trump's infamous July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "consistent" with the administration's policies.

Chomsky: Trump’s Actions on Syria Reflect the Foreign Policy of a Con Man

Chomsky: Trump’s Actions on Syria Reflect the Foreign Policy of a Con Man: Trump is an effective con man who has a good sense of what animates his voting base, says Chomsky.

Boeing 737 cracks: union calls on Qantas to ground entire 737 fleet for investigation | Business | The Guardian

Boeing 737 cracks: union calls on Qantas to ground entire 737 fleet for investigation | Business | The Guardian: Engineers say 33 planes should be grounded after US aviation regulator asks airlines worldwide to check 737NG fleets for cracking in ‘pickle fork’

As Harris Cuts Back, the 2020 Campaign Death Watch Begins

As Harris Cuts Back, the 2020 Campaign Death Watch Begins: Kamala Harris’s “restructuring” of her campaign to cut spending and focus on Iowa may or may not be the beginning of the end for her candidacy, but we are at the time of the pre-primary season when the “winnowing” gets serious.

Democratic Candidates Face Questions Seldom Heard On Campaign Trail | The Marshall Project

Democratic Candidates Face Questions Seldom Heard On Campaign Trail | The Marshall Project: They defend their criminal justice records and tout proposals at nation’s first town hall held by formerly incarcerated people.

I Can Defeat Trump and the Clinton Doctrine - WSJ

I Can Defeat Trump and the Clinton Doctrine - WSJ: The U.S. will stop trying to overthrow governments and police the world.

In Defense of Tulsi Gabbard - Truthdig

In Defense of Tulsi Gabbard - Truthdig: “The trouble [with injustice] is that once you see it, you can’t unsee it. And once you’ve seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as politic

A Lineman Became a Doctor, but Dementia Made Him Retire. He’s Only 42. - The New York Times

A Lineman Became a Doctor, but Dementia Made Him Retire. He’s Only 42. - The New York Times: T.J. Abraham’s career ended when his brain began to fail. His doctors blame football, and he is pushing for change.

150 million trees died in California’s drought, and worse is to come | Grist

150 million trees died in California’s drought, and worse is to come | Grist: A new study suggests more bad news for California’s trees.

California’s fires are getting worse, and it isn’t just the lack of rakes | Grist

California’s fires are getting worse, and it isn’t just the lack of rakes | Grist: Scientists pinned down what’s behind California’s big blazes

Gone — The California Sunday Magazine

Gone — The California Sunday Magazine: The greed, neglect, and bad politics that led to California’s worst wildfire.

Has the climate crisis made California too dangerous to live in? | Bill McKibben | Opinion | The Guardian

Has the climate crisis made California too dangerous to live in? | Bill McKibben | Opinion | The Guardian: As with so many things, Californians are going first where the rest of us will follow