Hundreds of thousands of Americans complained about receiving mysterious Medicare bills. Now federal officials say it was part of a $10.6 billion scheme.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans complained about receiving mysterious Medicare bills. Now federal officials say it was part of a $10.6 billion scheme.
also, tips, tricks, and small-town parades - From the trending to the timeless, Refine offers inspiring articles and the best advice in style, health, food, culture, relationships, and more.
Tips & tricks for a screen-free road trip
A screen-free road trip is not the easiest choice. It requires planning and active participation from the parents of young children. But Lindsey Fedyk and her family have found the effort to be well worth it every time – here are her hacks!
Why small town parades are the heartbeat of America
As we approach the 250th anniversary of America's founding, there's no better time to lean into our grassroots traditions, rooted in community, family, and love of country. And there's no better place to do it than your local Fourth of July parade.
The Catholic saint Padre Pio was bilocating since he was a teenager. The first time, he was confounded. But Mary used the gift of bilocation to give him his first spiritual daughter. Here's the story.
If you start using the 1-Minute Rule around your house, you may end up having fewer big chore days and less of the relaxation-killing cleanup before bed. It's a simple way to stop punting little tasks.
Grilled teriyaki chicken is a great summer dish. But rather than buy a bottle of teriyaki sauce filled with extra ingredients you don't want, make a simple, quick, fresh, and more delicious one at home. Here's how to whip up this mouthwatering meal.
Is our political and cultural climate starting to make you feel you might go crazy? It's a lot to handle, but there are ways to stay calm, sane, and focused on what matters most of all. Here are examples of people from both sides of the aisle who keep their cool.
Want a garden fluttering with butterflies? It's about more than the plants you choose. Here are 3 other critical ways you can attract butterflies to your garden.
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'BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' CLEARS SENATE HURDLE President Donald Trump's sweeping "Big Beautiful Bill" advanced in a Senate vote Saturday night, setting the stage for major shifts in taxes, Medicaid, gender policy, and Planned Parenthood funding. It now faces a lengthy floor process before final passage.READ
POPE: BLOOD OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL BINDS CHURCH TO UNITYMarking the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul in his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that the Church's mission is rooted in unity — a unity sealed by the martyrdom of its founding apostles. "Let us continue to pray that weapons may be silenced everywhere and that peace may be achieved through dialogue."READ
SHOOTING AT IDAHO WILDFIRE SCENE "Two people were killed Sunday afternoon when firefighters responding to a brush fire in western Idaho were suddenly ambushed by gunfire," The New York Post reported. The shooting began around 2 p.m. as crews arrived at a fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene.READ
TILLIS TO RETIRE FROM SENATE AFTER BILL VOTESen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced he will not run in 2026 after voting against Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Citing a decline in bipartisanship and rising party pressure, Tillis said, "It's not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election." READ
FEDS RAID IRANIAN 'SMUGGLING HUB' Federal agents arrested two suspects Friday at a Los Angeles home tied to an Iranian "human smuggling hub" with known links to terrorism. Seven other Iranian nationals were arrested there last week, including some on the FBI watchlist, said Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials.READ
POPE ORDAINS 32 NEW PRIESTS On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Pope Leo ordained 32 priests at St. Peter's Basilica, urging them to become signs of unity and mercy. He stressed that priestly ministry must remain rooted in the Eucharist, sacramental life, and the daily pursuit of holiness. READ
NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE WANTS TO TAX 'WHITER NEIGHBORHOODS'Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani defended his plan to hike property taxes on "richer and whiter neighborhoods," insisted billionaires shouldn't exist, and refused to condemn the slogan "globalize the intifada" during a Sunday interview.READ
NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS! Most college students graduate with a crushing burden of student debt, but the students you know don't have to. CV's scholarship applicants have two opportunities per year to be awarded up to $10,000. The deadline for the first round is July 31 at midnight. Spread the word today!LEARN MORE
NEW BOOK TACKLES EMBRYO ADOPTION DEBATE The National Catholic Bioethics Center is releasing a new book exploring one of today's most sensitive moral questions: embryo adoption. The volume aims to guide theologians and the faithful through one of bioethics' most complex moral dilemmas in light of Church teaching. Here are the details.READ
POPE CONDEMNS DRUG TRADE AS 'CHAIN OF DEATH' Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking June 26, Pope Leo condemned the global drug trade as a "chain of death" and urged governments to pursue traffickers over victims.READ
ODE TO NO-FAULT DIVORCE John Grondelski reflects on the 1967 song "Gentle On My Mind" by Glenn Campbell and how it was a perfect segway into the sexual revolution and no-fault divorce. In the month of June, which is always full of weddings and celebrations of marriage, but now also called "pride month," Grondelski looks at how no-fault divorce fundamentally changed the way our culture views marriage and sexuality. READ
CATHOLIC 101Do you need spiritual direction if you go to confession? Is the advice from the priest (if he gives it) basically the same thing? Spiritual direction and confession overlap, but are not the same. Here's the difference, and why you may want both.READ
SAINT OF THE DAY Today, the Church honors the "proto-martyrs" of Rome, the first Christians martyred under Emperor Nero in 64 AD before the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul. Blamed by Nero for the Great Fire of Rome, they were crucified, fed to wild animals, or burned alive. Their unwavering witness ignited countless conversions in the early Roman Church. READ
DAILY PSALM "The Lord is kind and merciful." (Psalm 103:8) READ
FROM SLAVE TO SAINT He could have been free, but he chose slavery. He could have been wealthy, but he chose generosity. He could have been a saint, and that's what the Archdiocese of New York contends Venerable Pierre Toussaint was.READ
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