From Marijuana to Magic Mushrooms: Weighing Drugs’ Benefits and Detriments

Neuroscientist William Struthers encourages wisdom as a flurry of drugs move from taboo to enrichment. No one would suggest we study the Bible while on drugs. But each week, many Christians go to church, go to small group, or have quiet time with the Bible in one hand and a stimulant in the other. We are not afraid to admit that coffee enhances our lives—yet the key ingredient in coffee that does the enhancing is a drug, caffeine. Because caffeine is a drug that society accepts, people... Read More

8 Simple (but not easy) Rules for Movement: Part 1 – Owning Our Commission

Over the next eight Mondays, we will examine each of these rules. We’ve all purchased a product that promised easy installation. The box explicitly stated that anyone—even the most hapless novice—could follow these simple, straight-forward instructions with little more than a flat head screwdriver and the included Allen wrench. Four hours later, you’re sitting in the garage with random screws and half-assembled parts strewn about, wondering why you didn’t just... Read More

It’s a boy. Prince Harry and wife Meghan’s royal baby has arrived

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the duchess of Sussex, are the proud parents of a new baby boy. The baby, who has not yet been named, is seventh in line for the British throne and is Queen Elizabeth II‘s eighth great-grandchild. This is the first child for Harry and Meghan, who married a year ago. Harry spoke before cameras on Monday afternoon. The duchess is a 37-year-old retired American actress formerly known as Meghan Markle. The 34-year-old prince is the second son of Prince... Read More

Florida election fiascos going under congressional microscope

Scrutiny is coming for Florida’s problematic elections — which sometimes make people wait for hours to vote, don’t get resolved for weeks after Election Day, and make the state a national laughing stock. The Elections Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Administration is holding a field hearing on voting rights and election administration on Monday in Fort Lauderdale. “Florida’s elections have been criticized in light of poor election administration and voter suppression... Read More

After soggy Monday afternoon a couple of nicer days in the weather picture

Sunfest in West Palm Beach, Cinco de Mayo across the region and to a lesser extent the Fort Lauderdale Air Show. They all had dicey weather in common through the weekend — especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Across the region there were heavy downpours, street flooding and plenty of lightning and thunder. That weather pattern continues through Monday before conditions dry out for a couple of days. On Monday, showers and thunderstorms remain in the weather picture,... Read More

At least 40 killed Sunday in fiery airplane accident at Moscow airport

A Russian airliner burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport Sunday evening, and at least 40 people died, officials said. The Sukhoi SSJ100 operated by national airline Aeroflot had 73 passengers and five crew members on board when it touched down and sped down a runway spewing huge flames and black smoke. Elena Markovskaya, a spokeswoman for Russia’s Investigative Committee, said early Monday that 41 people were killed. But Health... Read More

Broward teen slammed by deputies leads rally to denounce police brutality

Weeks after his head was slammed against pavement by a Broward Sheriff’s deputy, Delucca “Lucca” Rolle joined chants denouncing police brutality. The 15-year-old student at J.P. Taravella High School helped lead a nearly 100-person march Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, which was at least the second demonstration since the April 18 incident that sparked outrage across the country. “Our voices will be heard, and justice will be served,” Rolle, joined by his mother Clintina, chanted with... Read More