In a 2026 Gallup study, 65 percent of Americans say it would be positive for society if more of their fellow citizens were religious, down from 75 percent in 2013. Currently, 22 percent believe increased religiosity across the country would be a negative, up from 17 percent more than a decade ago. (Earls, The Baptist Press)
Read MoreFor decades, artificial intelligence researchers wary of the technology’s future power have told a parable about paper clips. An AI system asked to manufacture as many as possible, the story goes, could decide that goal requires using every human on Earth as raw material. (De Vynck, Tiku & Duncan, The Washington Post)
Read MoreThe bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances. (Russell, The New York Times)
Read MoreIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham doubled down Wednesday on comments she made in a recently published ESPN article, saying it’s “common sense” to bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. (Boyd, The New York Times)
Read MoreIts new law, the first of its kind enacted by a European country, will ban access to some accounts for anyone under 15. (Landler, The New York Times)
Read MoreAfter decades of urging families to communicate better and work on their issues together, some therapists are now taking an opposite tack: They’re encouraging estrangement as a means of self-care. (Bernstein, The Wall Street Journal)
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