Going to bat for bats

Deep in the heart of Texas, deep inside a cave, millions and millions of Mexican free-tailed bats roost together. One square foot of the cave’s ceiling can contain more than 500 of them. When it comes to bat colonies, it turns out everything really IS bigger in Texas. Bracken Cave Preserve, located just outside San

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During a gathering on the future of the church, the Pope emphasized the importance of promptly ensuring leadership positions for women.

The Catholic bishops and laypeople at Pope Francis’ large meeting stated on Saturday the importance of including women in church leadership roles and requested a report on the possibility of women serving as deacons to be published within one year. Following a month of private discussions, Francis’ assembly regarding the future of the Catholic Church

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Armita Geravand, a teenager from Iran, reportedly passed away after being assaulted by police for violating the country’s strict dress code.

Tehran – Iranian teen girl Armita Geravand According to reports from Iranian media, a person who was reportedly attacked by law enforcement officers on a subway train in Tehran for violating the country’s strict clothing regulations has passed away at a military hospital. According to the Borna news agency, the AFP reported that she passed

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