Secular News

Curated news from mainstream sources across various categories

42,305 Total Articles
Page 3508 of 3526
12 Articles on This Page

Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess

A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
100 days to go until Milan-Cortina Olympics

100 days to go until Milan-Cortina Olympics

The countdown is on to the Milan-Cortina Olympics, which will take place in February 2026. NBC News’ Molly Hunter got a sneak peek inside the speedskating venue and the Olympic Village.
Snowboarding gold medalist Nick Baumgartner talks competing in his fifth Olympics

Snowboarding gold medalist Nick Baumgartner talks competing in his fifth Olympics

Nick Baumgartner, who won a gold medal in the 2022 Olympic Games in the snowboard cross event, talks with NBC News Now about trying to keep resilient after facing disappointment and how he feels entering his fifth Games as a 43-year-old.
How Italy will pull off the Olympics in two cities more than 250 miles apart

How Italy will pull off the Olympics in two cities more than 250 miles apart

MILAN — For the first time in the history of the Olympics, the 2026 Winter Games will be hosted by two cities — Milan and Cortina
Erin Jackson, Madison Chock, Evan Bates on 2026 Winter Games

Erin Jackson, Madison Chock, Evan Bates on 2026 Winter Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics are 100 days away, so champion athletes Erin Jackson, Madison Chock and Evan Bates join TODAY to talk about their plans to qualify for Team USA and go for gold at the Milan Cortina Games. Jackson also discusses being a pageant girl when she was little and Chock and Bates open up about getting married.
Donald Trump's Achilles Heel: The Epstein Curse Continues to Loom Large

Donald Trump's Achilles Heel: The Epstein Curse Continues to Loom Large

Reality is sometimes even more shocking than conspiracy theories - as demonstrated by the Jeffrey Epstein case. U.S. President Donald Trump wants it to go away, but his erstwhile friendship with the sexual predator continues to overshadow his presidency. And even his followers are demanding that he release the files.
Winter Sports Stars Talk Chasing Olympic Dreams for 2026 Games

Winter Sports Stars Talk Chasing Olympic Dreams for 2026 Games

Winter sports athletes Alex Hall, Jaelin Kauf, Red Gerard, Nick Baumgartner, Madison Chock, Evan Bates, Alysa Liu, Jason Brown, Hilary Knight, Erin Jackson, Brittany Bowe and Kristen Santos-Griswold stop by the TODAY plaza to talk about their road to the Milan Cortina Games in 2026.
Amber Glenn Opens up on Figure Skating Journey, Olympic Dream

Amber Glenn Opens up on Figure Skating Journey, Olympic Dream

With 100 days until the Winter Games, figure skater and Delta Team USA athlete ambassador, Amber Glenn, joins TODAY to talk about winning championships this season and chasing Olympic dreams. “It wasn’t really a reality for me for so many years and now it is,” she says.

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power

Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power

Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?
Here's where the U.S. is most likely to medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

Here's where the U.S. is most likely to medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

While the United States has largely dominated the Summer Olympics — topping the overall medal table 19 times — the Winter Olympics are a slightly different story.