Australia bans a neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalizes hate groups

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Religion

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia identified a neo-Nazi network as the second organization being banned under its new law criminalizing hate groups and support for them. The group, formerly known as the National Socialist Network and sometimes called White...

Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham to hold massive gathering

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Religion

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian leader on Friday greeted U.S. Rev. Franklin Graham, who arrived in the tightly controlled country to hold the largest evangelical Christian gathering in its history. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko asked Graham...

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Religion

NEW YORK (AP) — An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with...

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Religion

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that is expected to emphasize the need for an ethics-based approach to the technology that prioritizes...

On Pentecost, one California pastor is aiming for the world’s largest synchronized baptism

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — On the first Saturday in May, Pastor Mark Francey stood in the chilly waters of Pirate’s Cove, a beach off the coast of Southern California, and baptized dozens of people, one by one, over the course of an hour. “I’m in there dunking people,” recalled Francey,...

Elon Musk has lost his case against OpenAI and Sam Altman

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Stock Market

Musk intends to appeal the verdict, according to his lawyer. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Early antiviral use may lower risk of long COVID in mildly ill patients, aid recovery from infection – cidrap.umn.edu

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | COVID-19

Early antiviral use may lower risk of long COVID in mildly ill patients, aid recovery from infection  cidrap.umn.edu Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

The bond market has a warning for the Fed: Get serious about inflation and potential rate hikes ASAP

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Stock Market

Tough talk from the Federal Reserve about rate hikes may be needed to ease the Treasury market’s rout. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

How much is Donald Trump costing America’s economy? – The Economist

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | Financial

How much is Donald Trump costing America’s economy?  The Economist Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Somaliland marks first Independence Day following Israeli recognition

by News Feed Editor | May 18, 2026 | World

By AFP and ReutersPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Somaliland has marked its first year of independence following recognition by Israel, but not everyone in the breakaway region of Somalia is celebrating its new ally.Thousands gathered in the capital Hargeisa on...