The Knights Templar was a large organization of devout Christians during the medieval era who carried out an important mission: to protect European travelers visiting sites in the Holy Land while also carrying out military operations. A wealthy, powerful and
Real Estate Investing
There are an endless variety of ways to invest in real estate, from taking out a home mortgage to building a property empire that spans the country. While the latter is probably out of reach for most of us, there’s
The Twelve Tribes of Israel
The Twelve Tribes of Israel refer to the sons of the Jewish Patriarch Jacob and are important for the tribal lineages of those who constituted the nation of Israel. In the ancient world, all ethnic groups developed stories of their
Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction, also called gambling disorder, is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. Gambling means that you’re willing to risk something you value in the hope of getting something of even greater
Sports Betting: A Potential Problem
Sports betting is harmless fun for most people. However, it can become a destructive addiction for those who lose control of their gambling. This blog explains the potential dangers of sports betting and how to get help for gambling addiction
The Crisis in Niger
Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered the deployment of troops to restore “democracy” in Niger. The ECOWAS bloc said on Thursday it had decided to deploy a “standby force”
Cocaine and its Effects
Cocaine (C17H21NO4) is a powerfully addictive, psychoactive, stimulant drug. On the street it is usually sold as a fine, white crystal powder. The powdered, hydrochloride salt form can be snorted or dissolved in water and injected. Use in any form
AI: Artificial Intelligence
For decades, artificial intelligence, or AI, was the engine of high-level STEM research. Most consumers became aware of the technology’s power and potential through internet platforms like Google and Facebook, and retailer Amazon. Today, AI is essential across a vast
Haiti on the Brink
Lawlessness in Haiti amounts to a “human rights emergency”, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned, urging immediate action as the Caribbean nation grapples with a spate of vigilante killings. Speaking via video during a UN Security
What is an Indictment?
If you’ve ever watched any kind of police procedural show, you’ve probably learned everything you know about the criminal law procedural process from it. You see the suspect get arrested, Mirandized, and they’re in court soon after. But in reality,