As the new Trump administration begins to carry out immigration enforcement, Americans largely agree that at least some immigrants living in the United States illegally should be deported, in particular those who have committed violent crimes. However, less consensus exists on how the government should carry out deportations. (Noc-Bustamante & Krogstad, Pew Research Center)
Read MoreLeaders of 13 Southern Baptist ethnic groups have approved a joint statement on immigration seeking religious liberty protections, compassion without demonization and enforcement options including fines or other penalties in lieu of deportation. (Chandler, Baptist Press)
Read MoreSo-called loyalty tests have blown up on social media, where people offer to "test" each other's significant others by flirting with them, sometimes over social media, sometimes in person. If the person flirts back − or worse, makes plans to meet up − they fail the test, and their partner is left to decide how to proceed. (Trepany, USA Today)
Read MoreThe 56-year-old former lawyer, wife and mother of three has become a blockbuster brand by delving into her own personal trauma—her relationship with alcohol, her dyslexia, bouts of depression and a period of deep debt. Robbins has translated her bite-size advice into one of the most popular podcasts in the country. (Trachtenberg and Simonetti,, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreAccording to sex therapists, OnlyFans addiction — when compulsive purchases on interactive sex sites spiral out of control — has become worryingly common. Though it has similarities to characteristics of porn, sex, gambling, and shopping addictions, the unique factor seems to be that OnlyFans, and similar sites such as Chaturbate, provide parasocial fantasy. (Lewis, The Cut)
Read More“Closing doors during giving is an internal security protocol that was, unfortunately, taken out of context. No doors were locked, and no one was held in the room against their will. We do not force or coerce anyone into supporting the operations of our organization, and we never will. We apologize to those who may have been offended by the manner of receiving donations.” (Banks and André, Religion News Service)
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