The Loosening of American Evangelicalism

Long-standing norms against drinking, tattoos, and Catholic-coded church practices have rapidly fallen. What’s going on? Something has happened in the last 25 years in American evangelicalism—what I believe to be a massive generational shift. I’d like to sketch a picture of the change I see and ask if you see it too. First, though, let me set the scene. I have in mind low-church Protestant traditions in the United States: churches centered on the Bible, evangelism, and... Read More

Daily Horoscope for May 20, 2024

General Daily Insight for May 20, 2024 We’re likely to want it all with passionate intensity today. The lighthearted Sun enters inquisitive Gemini at 8:59 am EDT, scattering our attention in seemingly infinite directions. A shallow approach may not be satisfying for long, though. Later on, the emotional Moon dives into deep Scorpio and squares profound Pluto, giving us an attraction to intrigue and mystery. If we can resist the lure of unnecessary drama, we should be able to find out... Read More

Extreme heat trend continues: South Florida sets new record as high temperatures soar

Another day, another heat record. On Sunday, South Florida again reached record high temperatures, which the National Weather Service in Miami says has become standard as of late. The brutal … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Gators reach softball Super Regionals for 15th time under Tim Walton

GAINESVILLE — UF sophomore Jocelyn Erickson left Oklahoma for a chance to play catcher and win another championship. If coach Tim Walton can capture his third national title — and first since 2015 — Erickson’s decision will loom even larger. The 19-year-old slugger’s 2-run home run in the first inning proved to be enough during a 9-1 rout of South Alabama Sunday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Two innings later, Erickson ignited a 7-run third with an RBI single, giving her a... Read More

American Heritage shatters own state relay mark en route to Class 3A boys title

As soon as Xavier Lucas saw the 4×100 relay time on the scoreboard, he broke out into a full sprint across the infield to celebrate with his American Heritage teammates at the FHSAA boys Class 3A track and field championships boys state championship at UNF-Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Lucas, the lone senior on the relay composed of sophomores Zamarii Sanders and brothers Braylen Bennett and Brandon Bennett shattered its own state record for the event as they clocked a 39.39, the first... Read More

Marlins see scoreless-innings streak ended at 28 as Mets avoid series sweep

MIAMI — Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor each drove in two runs in a four-run first inning on Sunday, snapping the Miami Marlins pitchers’ 28-inning scoreless streak and ending Miami’s four-game win streak. Brandon Nimmo homered and Francisco Lindor singled twice following a 1-for-27 skid as the Mets rebounded from blowing a four-run, ninth-inning lead on Saturday and avoided a three-game sweep. Sean Manaea (3-1) allowed two runs and five hits in five innings. Sean Reid-Foley and Jake... Read More

US troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by the West African country’s ruling junta will complete their withdrawal by the middle of September, the Pentagon and Nigerien defense officials said Sunday. The timeline was the product of four days of talks between the countries’ defense officials in the capital city of Niamey, according to a joint statement. Niger’s decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel, a vast region south of... Read More

Insurance paid $1 million after a Kendall surgery death. Here’s what the doctor will pay

Three years after a 72-year-old lung surgery patient died at then-Kendall Regional Medical Center — and two and a half years after an anesthesiologist’s insurance paid $1 million — that … Click to Continue » ... Read More