(RNS) — Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, admittedly sounds very serious. Besides its foreboding name, the day involves fasting and talk of sins and, in its original biblical rituals, animals ...

Today marks the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and there are several events planned in and around Toronto to mark it. The day commemorates the children who died while being ...

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance (teshuvah) that begins with Rosh Hashanah. The holiday is considered ...

Barry Braun and Lisa Chasan-Taber offer 10 (satirical) tips for how to fail at being a graduate student mentor. Mentoring graduate students has evolved: The traditional apprenticeship model, where ...

Día de los Muertos is a vibrant Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2 to honor loved ones who have passed away. The celebration involves creating ofrendas, or altars, with photos, marigolds, ...

A change is coming to pattern day trading rules that will make it easier for small retail investors to get in the game. Here's what to know. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

Eggs provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients, with current understanding indicating dietary cholesterol has less impact on blood cholesterol than saturated fats. Most healthy adults can ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (October 4, 2025) ruled out talks with Maoists and said they will have to lay down weapons after accepting the government’s “lucrative surrender and ...

What are the qualities of a great team? You’ve probably been taught that team success requires building trust, fostering psychological safety, and cultivating a unified mindset. Seems logical. You ...

Daughter's Day, observed in India on September 28, 2025, celebrates the profound love and strength daughters bring to families. This special occasion originated to counter gender biases, advocating ...

• Shutdown, day 2: The federal government remains shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a funding deal. Republicans and Democrats are at odds over enhanced Obamacare subsidies. • How ...

A powwow dancer performs during events for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon, Sask. on Monday, September 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards On ...