Israel-Hamas truce deal brings hope, but no peace, and no reunions yet

A former junior at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, was sentenced to 21 months in prison after threatening to murder Jewish students and behead their babies. The Department of Justice said in a press release that 22-year-old Patrick Dai of Pittsford, New York, was sentenced on Monday to 21 months in prison, followed by…

The Minnesota Vikings released a statement on Monday remembering the one-year anniversary of the “reprehensible” Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.  “We mourn the loss of all innocent lives from this ongoing conflict,” the statement read. “We stand against the rising antisemitism and Islamophobia and know we must steadfastly work towards combating hate…

As tributes pour in from all corners for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100, faith leaders across the country are sharing thoughts and insights into Carter’s religious beliefs and the ways he demonstrated them.   In 2018, Carter himself published “Faith: A Journey For All,” sharing the…

Mohammad Amir shares his thoughts about playing all matches in the fast-paced format of cricket, emphasising human limitations and the need to manage workloads. Despite retiring from international cricket twice, he continues to participate in T20 leagues, highlighting the rise of younger talents and the challenges of maintaining fitness amid continuous back-to-back games.

The Supreme Court has agreed with a PIL petitioner that VIP darshan facilities at temples and religious places should be eliminated to ensure equal access for all devotees. Despite acknowledging the issue, the court stated it couldn’t direct states to create a standard procedure under Article 32 of the Constitution, leaving policy decisions to the…