Bible sales in the UK nearly doubled between 2019 and 2024, while attendance among young churchgoers jumped fourfold over the past six years, new data revealed Sunday. The surge reflects a spiritual renaissance fueled by societal instability.
Legendary late-night host Jay Leno shared his thoughts on political humor during a conversation with David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. Drawing on more than 20 years hosting The Tonight Show, Leno explained why striking a comedic balance and avoiding overt partisan alignment helped keep audiences engaged.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D–CT) introduced a critical amendment to this week’s defense spending bill, seeking to significantly raise the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on suppressors. If approved, the tax stamp for suppressors and short-barrel rifles would surge from the current $200 to $4,709, reversing a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill that would eliminate the tax altogether.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing criticism for refusing to debate Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on the city’s worsening crime crisis. Farage, who recently launched the “Britain is Lawless” campaign, challenged Khan to a televised debate, accusing him of failing to address soaring crime rates in the capital.
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, forecasted a future moment in American culture when children liberate their Republican parents from what he called the “cult of MAGA.” He offered a tongue-in-cheek solution: “Here’s how to do it. Delete Fox News.”
Three illegal aliens from El Salvador were arrested by Houston Police Department investigators in a sting operation targeting individuals using dating apps to solicit underage girls. The suspects—Abner Ruiz, Carlos Gomez, and Erick Menjivar—were charged with online solicitation of a minor. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged immigration detainers on all three after their arrests.
