Monday, 19 October 2026

U.S. News Alert: State officials offered to store nuclear waste. Then residents found out.

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October 19, 11:13 AM EDT

State officials offered to store nuclear waste. Then residents found out.

Without consulting residents or local officials, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s energy office submitted a detailed pitch to the Trump administration offering a quarry and three other sites for a potential “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.” The way things played out underscored how community anxiety around nuclear waste is not easily overcome.

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western parenting, for better or worse

Can primitive peoples teach us how to parent in the West?

‘Hunt, Gather, Parent’ takes a fascinating look at parenting practices in the non-Western world, especially among hunter-gatherer tribes. But does the book miss what has made Western Civilization flourish? Emily Finley explores what Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff rightly notices is different about not just parents, but children, in much of the Western world, and more importantly, what she completely misses about the true vocation of parenting and family life.

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10 clever ideas I discovered while photographing homes for our book

Author Courtney Adamo travelled through three different countries with her photographer friend to find beautiful family homes, and shares the creative solutions they observed for living intentionally in small spaces.

By Courtney Adamo

Priestly advice for the confession line

It can be frustrating to be in the back of a line for confession and realize that the priest will have to leave to say Mass soon, but it's important to be kind and understanding towards both the confessor and other penitents. Father Mike Driscoll offers advice for priests and laypeople.

By Fr. Mike Driscoll

14 fall date ideas that don't involve the apple orchard

Spending time with that special someone this time of year doesn’t have to mean another trip to the apple orchard or pumpkin patch. Here are 14 unique ideas for your first or 50th fall date together.

By Ava Cilento

13 gluten-free dessert recipes

Gluten-free baking can seem intimidating to the uninitiated, but these recipes, from light almond cloud cookies to decadent flourless chocolate cake, ensure there's a sweet treat for everyone at your next dinner party.

From King Arthur Baking

The accidental apostolate of the Furys

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s fame in the ring and on reality TV offers a surprisingly compelling advocacy for faith, marriage, and fatherhood, even if that wasn’t, and isn’t, the intention.

By Johanna Duncan

11 Amazon short-sleeve maxi dresses to wear to work, weddings, dinners and more this fall

                Maxi dresses are a great fall staple. They can take you from the farmer's market to Sunday Mass, and work well for the fluctuating temperatures that often come with autumn days. Better Homes & Gardens has rounded up this list of fall maxi dresses available on Amazon.

               

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

FRENCH PRESIDENT MACRON CONDEMNS RIOTS French President Emmanuel Macron condemned widespread rioting that has resulted in thousands of arrests, while American leaders pointed to France as a warning against mass immigration. READ

POPE LEO RETURNS TO VATICAN, THANKS FAITHFUL Back at the Vatican just days after cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message on living without compromise and marked a century of Catholic mission with a special indulgence. READ

COURT BLOCKS CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRING FEDERAL OFFICERS TO DISPLAY ID A unanimous appeals panel ordered a lower court to block California from enforcing a state law that requires federal law enforcement officers to visibly display ID while on duty. The ruling marks a setback for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has positioned himself as a leading opponent of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda and is widely viewed as a 2028 presidential hopeful. READ

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10 STATES TO WEIGH SCHOOL CULTURE WARS THIS NOVEMBER Voters in 10 states will consider education measures Nov. 3, including proposals to authorize voluntary student-led prayer, keep male athletes out of girls’ sports, and restore parental rights. READ

HHS DEMANDS ANSWERS ON SEX-REJECTING PROCEDURES FOR MINORS The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pressing major medical organizations to explain the evidence behind their support for sex-rejecting procedures for children. The department’s latest demand gives the groups 10 business days to respond and clarify whether they plan to change their medical guidance. READ

COALITION STUDY REPORTS ALMOST 2,000 NONCITIZENS VOTED IN FLORIDA A volunteer coalition of Florida election-integrity groups says 1,827 noncitizens removed from the state’s voter rolls since 2020 cast 7,035 ballots during their time registered, and that few faced prosecution, according to a recent report. READ

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PAKISTANI COURT REOPENS CHRISTIAN GIRL'S FORCED MARRIAGE CASE A 13-year-old Christian girl remains in the custody of her alleged abductor more than a year after she was reportedly kidnapped in Pakistan. A new court order gives her family another opportunity to pursue justice amid concerns over forced marriages and religious conversions. READ

EXCLUSIVE: INSIDE THE COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER'S HIGHER ED EXPERIMENT The College of St. Joseph the Worker in Steubenville, Ohio, is offering a post-high school option for families and students that combines the depth of Catholic studies with the practicality of mastering skilled trades. Zeale's William Nardi visited the heart of the Rust Belt to discover how the model works and what it means for the faculty, students, and surrounding communities. READ

COOK YOUR WAY THROUGH FOOTBALL SEASON Get everyone into the football spirit with these perfect party dishes to match the teams going head-to-head on the gridiron each week. READ

CATHOLIC 101 Help your home reflect both the changing of the season and the beauty of your faith with these ideas for fabulous Catholic fall home decor. Here's how you can embrace fall in your domestic church. READ

SAINT OF THE DAY Today, the Church celebrates the North American Martyrs, six Jesuit priests and two lay companions who gave their lives while bringing the Catholic faith to Indigenous peoples in present-day Canada and New York. READ

DAILY PSALM "The Lord made us, we belong to him." (Psalm 100) READ

DAILY READINGS Today's Mass readings. READ

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