In New York City, a recent ICE raid was thwarted by counter-protests, mirroring a similar event a month prior. Hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents and the NYPD in Chinatown, hindering the authorities’ plans before they could begin. This opposition emerges amidst an increase in ICE activity and is a response to the Trump Administration’s hardline immigration policies. The city’s Mayor-elect, who has a strong immigrant background, has also pledged to protect the city’s immigrant community from such raids.
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Ruth Miller, a 40-year-old Amish woman, has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of her four-year-old son, who she allegedly threw into Atwood Lake, believing she was acting on God’s direction. According to authorities, Miller stated she was testing her faith when she took her son to the lake. Her husband also died in the water, and the couple’s older children were also made to do water-based trials of faith. The woman is currently receiving treatment at a secure mental health facility.
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For the eighth consecutive year, Finland topped the World Happiness Report 2025, with other Nordic countries also ranking highly. The report, based on self-reported life evaluations and conducted in partnership with Gallup and the UN, highlights the importance of social connections, trust, and community support in overall happiness. Factors such as sharing meals, having reliable social support, and even the perceived kindness of strangers significantly impact happiness levels. Conversely, the United States reached its lowest ranking ever, while Afghanistan remained the least happy nation.
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A conspiracy theory linking Amish longevity to unvaccinated status and unpasteurized milk consumption may have influenced Trump’s views. However, a 2014 Ohio measles outbreak, affecting nearly 400 individuals, primarily within Amish communities, demonstrates the dangers of vaccine hesitancy. This outbreak, detailed in *The New England Journal of Medicine*, prompted approximately 10,000 Amish people to get vaccinated. The theory ignores the significant public health benefits of pasteurization and vaccination.
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John Q. Hosedrinker