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Chicago Tribune
2 hours ago
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Outdoor service and missionary conference
Bulldog Park: 183 S West St. — This year's Awaken NWI event will take place at 4 p.m. September 14 at Bulldog Park. The event is a night of worship. For more information, visit: CrossPoint Church: 214 Court St. — CrossPoint Church will have an outdoor service at Bulldog Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. August 16. After the service, there will be bounce houses and outdoor games for recreation. Attendees should feel free to pack and lunch to picnic with friends and family. Cathedral of the Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — The church will hold a Mass for Youth and Young Adults, ranging from middle school to adults up to age 39, at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The mass will be followed by a cookout. To register, visit Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. St. Timothy Unity Church: 1600 W. 25th Ave. — The church will have Gospel Extravaganza, presented by Urban League of Northwest Indiana, at 4 p.m. Sept. 14. VIP tickets are $75, and general tickets are $25. For more information, call 219-887-9621 or visit Eventbrite: St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — The church is hosting a rummage sale through August 2. The sale will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 2. Services are held every Sunday at 10 a.m. Porter County Expo Center: 215 E. Division Rd. — The Diocese of Gary will host Emmaus, a Missionary Discipleship conference, on Aug. 9 at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. Breakout sessions are available in English and Spanish. To register, visit Valparaiso Baptist Church: 612 Emmettsburg St. — Valparaiso Baptist Church will have a family night at 6 p.m. August 6. There will be a 'teens of truth' session and a 'team kid session' at 6 p.m., with an adult Bible study at 7 p.m.
Miami Herald
4 hours ago
- Miami Herald
China State Media Reveals New Nuclear-Armed Submarine
A Chinese sailor deployed aboard a nuclear-armed submarine vowed that his unit would fire missiles "without hesitation" upon receiving an order, according to a report by state media. The report by China Central Television also claimed this was the "first disclosure" of a new Chinese submarine conducting a long-distance mission in an undisclosed maritime location. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment via email. China possesses more than 370 naval vessels, making it the world's largest combat fleet by hull count, including six Type 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, each armed with 12 nuclear ballistic missiles, according to the Federation of American Scientists. All Type 094 submarines are homeported at Longpo Naval Base on Hainan Island in southern China, which borders the South China Sea, and represent China's "first credible sea-based nuclear deterrent," the Pentagon assessed in its report on Chinese military power. Ballistic missile submarines are the most survivable leg of China's nuclear triad, alongside land-based ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable bombers, because they are extremely difficult to detect while conducting patrols that maintain a constant at-sea deterrent presence. A Chinese submarine, unidentified in the report, was seen departing a naval base at an undisclosed location, according to footage aired by China Central Television on Thursday. Australia-based naval analyst Alex Luck told Newsweek the submarine is one of six Type 094 boats in service, suggesting the footage was likely taken at Longpo Naval Base. It remains unclear whether the submarine carried out its mission in the South China Sea. While the footage offered a rare glimpse inside the submarine and how sailors operate it, certain interior sections were blurred, likely for operational security reasons. It was not immediately clear whether the interior scenes were filmed while the submarine was at sea. "Today is a peaceful era, but tomorrow may mark the start of war. On the day real war begins, we will wait only for the order—and then launch this missile without hesitation," said Ma Xiaohui, a sailor assigned to an unidentified submarine unit. The Type 094 submarine can be armed with either JL-2 or JL-3 ballistic missiles, which have ranges of 4,488 miles and 6,214 miles, respectively. The JL-3 missile is capable of targeting portions of the U.S. mainland when launched from China's littoral waters. As part of Chinese President Xi Jinping's accelerated development of nuclear forces, China's next-generation nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine, the Type 096, is expected to enter service in the late 2020s or early 2030s, according to the Pentagon's assessment report. In comparison, the United States currently operates a fleet of 14 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, each armed with up to 20 Trident II D5LE nuclear missiles. According to the Federation of American Scientists, this missile has an estimated range of 7,456 miles. The Pentagon, in its report on Chinese military power: "The [People's Republic of China]'s next-generation Type 096 [nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines] will reportedly be armed with follow-on longer range [submarine-launched ballistic missiles]." The Federation of American Scientists, in its report on Chinese nuclear weapons: "Whenever they are in the South China Sea, China's [nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines] typically appear to be accompanied by a protection detail, including surface warships and aircraft (and possibly attack submarines) capable of tracking adversarial submarines." It remains to be seen whether the Chinese military will disclose details of other nuclear forces in the coming days as it celebrates the 98th anniversary of its founding on Friday. Related Articles New Chinese Warship Debuts in Contested WatersMap Shows What Trump Tariff Rates Are For Each CountryAmerica Needs a Digital Dollar | OpinionIran Reacts to New US 'Assault' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
6 hours ago
- Newsweek
Millennial's Theory on Why 'We Cannot Complain' About Loneliness Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Pittsburgh woman has sparked conversation online about the link between loneliness and the supposedly millennial habit of canceling plans, after her post about the emotional consequences of flaking on friendships went viral on Threads. Leah Cass (@elleunchained), 38, shared her candid reflection on social isolation and community-building on July 27. The post read: "I regret to inform all of us that we cannot complain about not having community and also cancel plans every single time we feel like staying in bed instead of being awkward for a few hours." It has received over 12,000 likes. Speaking to Newsweek, Cass said she never expected the post to resonate so widely. "I noticed that while many people agreed, a few took it more personally, and I get it," she said. "I have spent quite a few nights canceling plans needing the alone time. "Personally, I have a tendency to withdraw when I'm struggling. I'm introverted, neurodivergent, and was homeschooled, so socializing has never been second nature." Her post, which called into question the comfort-first mindset many have adopted in social settings, struck a cultural nerve in perhaps the first generation marked by the prioritization of mental wellness, hyper-individualism, and burnout. Cass said the message was a reminder—first and foremost—to herself. Stock image: A lonely woman sits on a windowsill and looks outside. Stock image: A lonely woman sits on a windowsill and looks outside. Getty Images "I've come to realize that I haven't always made the effort to build the kind of community I long for," she said. "This post was really a reminder to myself and others that we can't say we want connection if we're not willing to take the sometimes uncomfortable steps to create it. "That doesn't mean it's easy. It's often much more tempting to stay in bed, unfortunately, but real connection requires us to get out there and try, even if we feel awkward." Cass, who began anonymously posting poetry to Instagram in 2015, said that digital vulnerability helped her forge meaningful connections online. Her following grew unexpectedly, eventually leading to the publication of five poetry books, one of which became an Amazon bestseller. Still, while writing may be her forte, Cass says the challenge of in-person interaction persists. "One of the biggest challenges we face is learning how to show up for each other in real, meaningful ways," she said. "Isolation has become so common, particularly since the pandemic. "While it may be awkward and challenging, our only way forward is together, and I've spent quite a bit of time reflecting on what that actually looks like." Leah Cass in a selfie (L) and her Threads post (R). Leah Cass in a selfie (L) and her Threads post (R). @elleunchained Cass' message echoes frustrations with the rise of "plan-cancel culture," where mental exhaustion or a desire to be alone justify bailing at the last minute, a behavior that some say undermines friendships. Several viewers shared their opinions in the comments. "People have made this their entire personality," one viewer said. "'I want to be invited but I'm not going to come'. It's the most selfish thing. Show up for your friends!" "To have a village, you must be a villager," another added. Social trends commentator Jo Hayes told Newsweek that millennial feelings of loneliness stem partly from a lack of deep in-person connection. "There are many reasons why millennials report this feeling of loneliness compared to previous generations at the same age," Hayes said. "A lack of the same social networks that previous generations tapped into is one reason—like church, community or volunteer groups, sports clubs." She noted that social media has replaced much of that community time, but often fails to offer true emotional sustenance. "Social media interaction, that, in many cases, is faux social, doesn't provide the same emotional or relational connection and benefits that in-person activities do, hence, loneliness," she said. Hayes added that packed schedules and over-commitment are also key contributors. "Millennials are also supremely busy—with super-packed, super-hectic schedules providing minimal time for quality social interaction," she said. "They may desire to go out for dinner with friends on a Friday night, but the packed week means all they have energy for is to curl up on the couch and watch a movie." That digital-first lifestyle may also be tied to what some have called the therapization of life—where therapeutic language is frequently used in everyday contexts as a result of an increase in younger generations seeking therapy. The Loneliest Generation One viral example that sparked memes and debate came from a 2019 friend breakup text message, in which a woman told her friend she was at "emotional and mental capacity" and could not hold space for her friend's emotions. Critics argued that mental health terminology is increasingly used as a way to avoid hard interpersonal conversations. Cass' post comes amid ongoing debate about how modern life has restructured friendship. From the slow disappearance of "third spaces" like libraries and community centers, to the economic strains that make socializing expensive or logistically difficult, millennials have reported higher levels of loneliness than generations before them. A 2019 YouGov poll discovered that 30 percent of millennials said they "always or often" feel lonely, compared to 20 percent of Generation X. While a 2025 study by Kaspersky looking into how millennials interact with digital platforms found that "approximately" 36 percent of millennials report that engaging with online communities has positively affected their mental health. The 2018 BBC Loneliness Experiment heard how 55,000 people aged 16 to 99 think and feel about loneliness. The results showed that 40 percent of the participants aged 16 to 24 said they felt lonely often or very often, compared to 29 percent of people aged 65 to 74. Hayes offered some advice to people tackling these feelings. "Be intentional about pursuing quality, in-person relationships," she said. "Arrange a coffee catchup with an old friend, join a church, volunteer at a soup kitchen. It's about balance, common sense, and going back to basics."
