What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?
The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America.
Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. It’s ...
Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says
The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria said Thursday that it had been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotage.
Estonian government to meet as investigators probe interruption of undersea cable
Estonia’s government was to hold an extraordinary meeting Thursday as investigators try to find out what disrupted a Baltic ...
What is known about the Kazakhstan plane crash that killed 38 of the 67 on board
(AP) — An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in Kazakhstan after being diverted, killing 38 of 67 people on board. Some things to know about the crash and the speculation about a possible cause: ...
Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his ...
Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims as speculation mount about its cause
Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the air crash that killed 38 people and left ...
Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome’s main prison
Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once-every-quarter century ...
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were ...
South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country’s acting president as strife deepens
South Korea’s main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance ...
Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say
An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry ...