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🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Jonjić: Tuđman thinks differently about Ustašism than prescribed

Historian Tomislav Jonjić explores Franjo Tuđman's complex views on Ustašism and the historical context surrounding his beliefs.

Mar 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I died for 24 minutes - what I saw will send shivers down your spine'

Lauren Canaday shares her near-death experience after being clinically dead for 24 minutes, contradicting common beliefs about what happens after death.

Mar 1 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'My son, 22, shot five dead including his mum - I couldn't stop him'

A father reflects on the tragic actions of his son, Jake Davison, who shot and killed five people, including his mother, due to his troubled psyche and misogynistic beliefs.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nir Barzilai, Gerontologist: 'Looking Young Doesn't Mean You're Healthy'

Nir Barzilai, a prominent gerontologist, discusses the misconception that appearing youthful equates with good health, sharing anecdotes that challenge conventional beliefs about longevity and lifestyle choices.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Court in Washington: Religious Organizations Have the Right to Hire Exclusively Believers

A federal appeals court in the U.S. has upheld the principle that religious organizations can hire only individuals who share their religious beliefs, deeming this practice a constitutionally protected autonomy of churches and religious communities.

Feb 28 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Be Careful Until Holi, Heavy Trouble for 3 Zodiac Signs

Astrological beliefs warn that the period leading up to Holi is particularly inauspicious for people with certain zodiac signs due to the powerful influences of the planets.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can someone be fired for having Nazi ideas?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the potential dismissal of employees for holding Nazi beliefs, particularly outside of work hours, highlighting recent events in Charlottesville as a contextual example.

Feb 27 • 00:55 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Lisa Bildy: Human rights rules on gender ideology are just blasphemy laws

Lisa Bildy argues that the recent ruling against Barry Neufeld reflects a resurgence of oppressive beliefs akin to historical blasphemy laws in Canada regarding gender ideology.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Where are the roots of societal polarization?

The article discusses the deeper roots of societal polarization beyond the current culture wars in Estonia, emphasizing the influence of luxury beliefs and virtue signaling.

Feb 26 • 17:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Today's Quote, Albert Camus: "There is no happiness if the things we believe are different from the things we do"

Albert Camus emphasized the importance of aligning one's beliefs with actions for authentic happiness.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Amethyst: the four energetic benefits of wearing one as a pendant

The article discusses the energetic benefits of amethyst as a pendant, promoting positive vibrations according to esoteric beliefs.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Seeing these 4 things in a dream is very auspicious, destiny changes

The article discusses four specific dreams that are considered auspicious in Indian dream interpretation, suggesting they can indicate a change in fortune.

Feb 25 • 13:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

These 5 people do not see Holika Dahan! Know why the new bride goes to her maternal home before Holi

The article discusses the cultural belief that a newly wed bride does not witness Holika Dahan due to traditional superstitions associated with this ritual before the Holi festival in India.

Feb 25 • 04:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Without critical thinking, young people will become the audience of populists. A conversation with a researcher

A researcher discusses how Latvian youth's political beliefs are shaped and the measurement of populism.

Feb 24 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Trump defies his own advisers on tariffs. The explanation must be found within himself

Trump’s tariff policy is driven by his personal beliefs and his ambition for unlimited presidential power, with Democrats believing it will cost him in the midterms.

Feb 24 • 10:46 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

After 4 years, no agreement between Russia and Ukraine will return Europe to its former state

The article reflects on the four-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the enduring impact and the shattered beliefs about global peace.

Feb 24 • 04:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Inauspicious Time of Holashtak Starts Tomorrow, Avoid Work for the Next 8 Days

Starting tomorrow, the inauspicious period of Holashtak will begin, during which many auspicious activities should be avoided according to Hindu beliefs.

Feb 23 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Full Story of Cruelty on a Child... The Eight Days of Holashtak are Considered inauspicious

The article discusses the traditions and beliefs surrounding the eight inauspicious days of Holashtak leading up to Holi, emphasizing their significance in relation to a popular mythological tale.

Feb 23 • 11:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Be Careful for Eight Days Starting Tomorrow, the Manglik Days Are Beginning

Holi marks the beginning of the eight-day Holashtak period during which auspicious activities are discouraged based on mythological beliefs.

Feb 23 • 06:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Most Dangerous Power

The article argues that the Brazilian Judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, is currently the most powerful and dangerous branch of government, contrary to traditional beliefs.

Feb 22 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

400 Million Year Old Giant Organisms Finally Identified as a New Form of Life

Recent studies identify 400 million-year-old Protota xites as a new form of life, different from previously held beliefs of them being ancient plants or fungi.

Feb 22 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rules of Holika Dahan: Why Burning Wood from These 8 Trees is Inauspicious?

The article discusses the customs and rules surrounding Holika Dahan, particularly focusing on why burning wood from certain trees is considered inauspicious during this festival.

Feb 22 • 09:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The life of a medium woman in Quito: 'We become a kind of parabolic antenna, a series of signals arrive and we must choose the most important one'

Rosa Tello, a medium in Quito, shares her experiences and insights from over 25 years of helping people connect with the spiritual realm.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MONEY IN A RELATIONSHIP ⟩ Estonian woman's partner's stinginess: "Only now I realize that it actually bothered me"

The article explores how financial behaviors and beliefs from childhood affect romantic relationships among Estonian women.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Rivers bye-election records low turnout

The recent bye-elections in Rivers State recorded a low voter turnout, with many residents not participating due to various reasons including their religious beliefs.

Feb 21 • 14:28 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Israel has biblical right to Middle East – US envoy to Tucker Carlson

US envoy Mike Huckabee claims Israel has a biblical right to the entire Middle East, asserting that this is supported by religious beliefs in a recent interview with Tucker Carlson.

Feb 21 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Shikha Controversy to 'Dharma Yudh'... Swami Avimukteshwaranand Issues Board

The conflict stemming from the Shikha controversy has escalated into an ideological struggle, as Swami Avimukteshwaranand has announced the formation of a 'Dharma Yudh Board' symbolizing the divide between religious beliefs and political power.

Feb 21 • 10:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The Supreme Court gives Trump a crippling slap. The King is caged

Donald Trump faced a significant setback as the Supreme Court ruled that he must adhere to U.S. laws regarding tariffs, contradicting his previous beliefs.

Feb 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rightward Shift in Parliament: Serious Discussions Based on Individual Beliefs - Professor Masaki Taniguchi, University of Tokyo

The recent election results indicate a rightward shift in Japan's parliament, analyzed through various dimensions by Professor Masaki Taniguchi.

Feb 21 • 07:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Eight Inauspicious Days Are About to Begin, Avoid These Mistakes

The period of Holashtak, considered inauspicious in Hindu tradition, begins on February 24, advising against new beginnings and emphasizing the completion of important tasks beforehand.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What political views do people with the highest IQ have? The study lasted several decades

A long-term study reveals that individuals identified as gifted in childhood tend to share political views similar to those of average intelligence adults, challenging stereotypes about high intelligence and extreme political beliefs.

Feb 20 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A New Beauty Trend Takes Over the World: Forget Concealer, Under-Eye Bags Are Now in Fashion!

The Z generation has embraced under-eye bags as a new symbol of beauty, challenging long-held beliefs about tired appearances.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Not just Holashtak, auspicious works are also prohibited in Hinduism on these 5 occasions

The article discusses various occasions in Hinduism when auspicious activities are prohibited, including Holashtak, and outlines the significance of these times.

Feb 20 • 05:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chelsea Conaboy, author of 'Mother Brain': 'The idea that the ability to care is innate and exclusively female does not come from science, but from morality'

Chelsea Conaboy examines how hormonal changes and caregiving experiences transform parents, challenging traditional beliefs about motherhood and advocating for a deeper understanding of parenting needs.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jewish group demands firing of broadcaster who called 'Zionist' Israeli Olympian supporter of 'genocide'

A Jewish advocacy group is calling for the dismissal of a broadcaster who labeled an Israeli Olympian as a supporter of genocide due to his Zionist beliefs.

Feb 19 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A groundbreaking study shows that life originated in ice

A new study suggests that life on Earth may have developed in frozen environments, challenging previous beliefs about the necessity of warm conditions for the evolution of biological structures.

Feb 19 • 08:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Carrie Underwood 'American Idol' boos spark firestorm, fans clash over MAGA and 'right side of history' claims

Carrie Underwood experienced significant backlash on social media after being booed during 'American Idol', with fans clashing over her perceived political beliefs.

Feb 19 • 01:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Shark caught on camera for 1st time in waters of Antarctica

A sleeper shark has been filmed in Antarctic waters for the first time, challenging previous beliefs about shark habitation in icy regions.

Feb 18 • 18:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A study concludes that Antoni Gaudí is the author of the Chalet del Catllaràs, in Barcelona

A new scientific study confirms that Antoni Gaudí is the true architect of the Chalet del Catllaràs in Barcelona, despite long-standing local beliefs.

Feb 18 • 16:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means to put salt on the mother-in-law's tongue

This article explores the cultural and symbolic significance of placing salt on the soil of a snake plant, linking it to home protection and purification practices.

Feb 18 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientists can't believe it: First recorded shark swimming in the Antarctic Ocean captured on video

Researchers captured video evidence of the first shark, specifically a sleeper shark, recorded swimming in the Antarctic Ocean, challenging long-held scientific beliefs.

Feb 18 • 13:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nashville teacher allegedly threatened with termination for refusing to read LGBTQ book to first graders

A Nashville first-grade teacher was allegedly threatened with termination for refusing to read a same-sex marriage book to his class due to personal beliefs.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are We All Denialists?

The article discusses how the term 'denialist' has been increasingly used in Brazil to label those who disagree with established scientific views, raising concerns about stereotyping and the complexity of personal beliefs regarding health and well-being.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Panchak, Holashtak and... Stay Cautious for 15 Days, or Your Life Will Be Under 'Eclipse'

The article discusses astrological beliefs about the negative impacts of upcoming eclipses and the Agni Panchak period in Hindu astrology.

Feb 18 • 07:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Police officer stalked by 'keyboard warrior' indoctrinated with sovereign citizen views

A 32-year-old man has been convicted for stalking a police officer in New South Wales, driven by extremist sovereign citizen beliefs and social media threats.

Feb 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When does Holashtak start, on February 24 or 25? Do not do these 7 things at home 8 days before Holi

Holashtak, starting from February 24, marks a period of prohibited auspicious activities leading up to Holi on March 4, emphasizing traditional beliefs in India.

Feb 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pablo Castañón, psychiatrist, explains why the intestines can influence concentration

Psychiatrist Pablo Castañón challenges traditional beliefs about mental health and emphasizes a more human perspective on emotional well-being in his new book.

Feb 17 • 22:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

It's not 'heritage': The psychological truth behind why you choose the same profession as your grandfather

The article explores the psychological factors influencing why individuals often choose the same profession as their grandparents, framing it within the context of family myths and beliefs.

Feb 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Chinese leadership considers the Year of the Fire Horse predictions superstitious, but history has shown the power of beliefs

Chinese New Year celebrations bring in the Year of the Fire Horse, viewed as a time of energy and potential for significant events, according to scholars at the University of Turku.

Feb 17 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are these bad signs... Two eclipses in 15 days, along with Agni Panchak and Holashtak

The article discusses the astrological implications of having two eclipses within a month and their perceived negative effects according to traditional beliefs in India.

Feb 17 • 13:27 UTC

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