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The Moralist

Decency still matters

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A close-up of a wooden gavel resting on a leather-bound volume of the United States Constitution in a sunlit courtroom, 50mm portrait lens, golden hour natural lighting, warm amber colour palette, 4K HDR professional photography.

Articles #

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Justice Alito Halts Mail Access to Lethal Abortion Pill #

Justice Samuel Alito sat in his Washington chambers on Monday as he issued a temporary stay that restores sanity to the distribution of life-altering chemicals. The order pauses a previous decision that would have forced the Food and Drug Administration to allow the abortion pill, mifepristone, to be sent through the mail without an in-person doctor’s visit. This administrative pause will remain in effect until at least 5 p.m. on May 11 according to court filings. The 5th U.S. Circuit…

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Soldiers Face Discipline After Desecrating Virgin Mary Statue #

A soldier in the village of Debel, Lebanon, stood before a stone statue of the Virgin Mary and committed an act of profound disrespect that has echoed across the Christian world. A video circulated on Wednesday showed the soldier smoking a cigarette and then placing it in the mouth of…

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Egyptian Man Gets Life for Firebombing Colorado Hostage Rally #

An Egyptian man stood in a Boulder, Colorado courtroom on Thursday to hear a sentence that reflected the gravity of his crimes against the community. The assailant was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he threw Molotov cocktails into a crowd during a June 2025…

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Trump and Lula Build Mineral Alliance at White House #

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walked across the White House lawn on Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump for a summit that could redefine the Western industrial base.…

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Washington Gates AI Safety Tools for Wealthy Elite #

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a deal on Tuesday that creates a new class of digital privilege in the heart of Washington. Under the agreement, elite tech firms including…

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In Brief #

New Zealand Levels Series in Mirpur

Bevon Jacobs hit his maiden half-century to lead New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Saturday. The rain-hit match in Mirpur concluded the T20 series with a 1-1 draw.

Migrants Face New Zealand Citizenship Test

Starting in 2027, migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship must pass a test on government and human rights. Internal Affairs officials announced the requirement on Wednesday to ensure new citizens understand national values.

World Cup Odds Favor France and Spain

DraftKings released odds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing France and Spain as co-favorites at +500. England follows in third place at +650 as the tournament prepares to span the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Corn and Soybean Prices Slip Lower

July corn dropped 8 cents to $4.72 per bushel on Wednesday morning as traders reacted to news of a potential peace proposal in the Iran war. Soybeans also fell 12 cents as financial markets stabilized amid hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.