For what crime did Wadea Al-Fayoume, a 6-year-old in Chicago, die? (RNS) — Every child should have the right to grow up with the compassion that Wadea Al-Fayoume expected. The post For what crime did Wadea Al-Fayoume, a 6-year-old in Chicago, die? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Have you ever ruined a song for yourself by “Weird Al”ing it? I have two examples that I’ve ruined for myself. 1.Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden Every time I hear I sing it I change the words “Blackhole Sun” to “Butthole Fun” The Pretender- Foo Fighters Instead of ” What if I say I’m not like the others?” it is “What if I say I’m Scatman Crothers?” submitted by /u/Sea_Squirrel1987

Why Al-Aqsa remains a sensitive site in Palestine-Israel conflict (The Conversation) — The Al-Aqsa mosque, a flashpoint in Hamas’ recent assault against Israel, hosts daily prayers and Friday gatherings. It lies adjacent to important Jewish and Christian religious locales. The post Why Al-Aqsa remains a sensitive site in Palestine-Israel conflict appeared first on Religion News Service.

How we got to the ‘Al-Aqsa tsunami’ (RNS) — Ramping up religious fanaticism for political ends always ends badly. The post How we got to the ‘Al-Aqsa tsunami’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Citing Al Aqsa mosque, Hamas launch broad attack as Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah JERUSALEM (AP) — Under cover of a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting others in an early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday. The post Citing Al Aqsa mosque, Hamas launch broad attack as Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah…

These New Arc Al Features Will Change How You Browse the Internet AI is already integrated in popular browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera One, and an extension will bring it to any browser. But a simple ChatGPT sidebar can only go so far. That’s why it’s cool to see the Arc browser doing something different with Arc Max, its new set of thoughtful little AI features. Read more…

Orioles clinch AL East with 100th win of season Baltimore clinched its first AL East title since 2014 with a 2-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, the Orioles’ 100th win of the season.

Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack during the concert, last night in Bucharest, Romania submitted by /u/Monica_Nistor

El Al is Horrible Booked a family of four with one infant on El Al. Never again. After a phone rep put the whole family together with a bassinet, the reservation was inexplicably changed six weeks later with the family being split up and told to pay extra to sit together. Keep in mind, these seats were already assigned which El Al doesn’t dispute. Phone calls, em…

Twins secure third AL Central title in last 5 years The Twins clinched the AL Central title with an 8-6 win over the Angels on Friday night.

Power Rankings: AL, NL wild-card teams locked in battle There are less than two weeks left in the regular season — and while some teams’ spots are locked up, others still have a lot to play for.

Syria’s Leader, al-Assad, Visits China in Search of Friends and Funds The trip by President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, his first to China since 2004, may bolster Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the Middle East.

Once a baby-faced conservative revolutionary, Al Mohler is now an SBC institution (RNS) — For three decades, Al Mohler has been a powerful conservative voice in the evangelical movement’s theology and politics. His bolder statements have often overshadowed the reality that Mohler is a remarkably effective institutional leader. The post Once a baby-faced conservative revolutionary, Al Mohler is now an SBC institution appeared …

MLB Power Rankings: NL team on the rise; AL contender slips With just a few weeks left, the playoff picture is quickly taking shape — with a number of teams all but a lock for October.

Sultan al-Jaber, Oil and Renewable Energy Executive, Straddles Divide as Head of COP28 Climate Summit Sultan al-Jaber, the energy executive leading this year’s global climate summit, says fossil fuel companies are key to the world’s energy transition. Some disagree.

Weird Al in Hall of Fame? So the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame has kind of sealed away from the rock ‘n’ roll aspect and basically it’s just a general music Hall of Fame now That could be a good thing because you can allow more artists to be inducted But also, when you see the nominees, it could also be a negative thing because you’re getting away from what the name of the …

Transfer Talk: PSG exits continue as Verratti set for Al Arabi move PSG’s exodus continues with Marco Verratti set to be the latest after agreeing a deal with Qatari club Al Arabi. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Rangers to place AL RBIs leader Garcia on IL Rangers All-Star right fielder Adolis Garcia, who leads the AL with 100 RBIs, will be put on the IL with a right patellar tendon strain.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Al Ittihad to postpone £200m Salah chase? On Saudi Arabia’s transfer deadline day, Al Ittihad’s £200m pursuit of Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah could be postponed. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Talk: Al Ittihad throw more money at Salah chase despite Liverpool rebuff After Liverpool rejected a £150m offer, Al Ittihad aren’t ready to give up on signing Mohamed Salah. Transfer Talk has the latest.