1+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) By JUAN A. LOZANO The collection of about two dozen monks began their walk on Oct. 26 from Fort Worth, Texas, to "raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion across America and the world," according to the group, Walk for Peace. The monks planned to travel through 10 states before reaching Washington, D.C. So far, the monks have visited various Texas cities on their trek, including Austin and Houston, often walking along roads and highways while being escorted by law enforcement or by a vehicle trailing behind them, said Long Si Dong, a spokesperson for the group. The monks are being accompanied on their journey by their dog Aloka. At around 6:13 p.m. Wednesday, the monks were walking along the side of U.S. Highway 90 near Dayton, Texas, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Houston, when their escort vehicle, which had its hazard lights on, was hit by…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (140+ words) A fundraising organization of the Archdiocese of Hartford will donate $500,000 to food banks throughout Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven counties to help ease food shortages due to the SNAP benefits pause, the archdiocese said Monday. The emergency funding allocation will come from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal at the direction of Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne in addition to the regular funding which is distributed to the food banks through the organization. Attendance surges at Catholic churches in Connecticut, Archdiocese says According to the archdiocese, the Archbishop's Annual Appeal "is a yearly fundraising initiative spearheaded by the Archbishop of Hartford with the intention of raising and distributing funds to organizations and ministries that serve communities throughout Hartford, Litchfield, and New Haven counties." The Trump administration faces a Monday deadline to tell judges if it will fully fund SNAP...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (714+ words) We're making progress, even if we can't see it just yet. Romantic Venus supports expansive Jupiter, and so our generosity is heightened. Cooperation could also come more naturally, especially once expressive Venus trines disciplined Saturn at 6:48 PM EST. Simple promises should be easier to keep when we're with good company! To cap things off, the temperamental Moon challenges chatty Mercury, so we may need to keep an eye on our tone. With care and affection, success in any current arena is almost guaranteed. General Daily Insight for November 26, 2025 We're making progress, even if we can't see it just yet. Romantic Venus supports expansive Jupiter, and so our generosity is heightened. Cooperation could also come more naturally, especially once expressive Venus trines disciplined Saturn at 6:48 PM EST. Simple promises should be easier to keep when we're with good company! To cap…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (621+ words) Small comforts can rebuild our sense of safety. At 10:06 AM EST, the empathetic Moon shifts our focus homeward as she settles into Cancer. We're guided to slow down and soften our words and expectations alike. Still, the Moon and Saturn's spat may test our patience, so we shouldn't hesitate to step back if necessary. As the day unfolds, a lunar trine with romantic Venus inspires reconnection through shared meals, heartfelt talks, or split chores. Choosing gentleness will empower us and our loved ones. General Daily Insight for November 08, 2025 Small comforts can rebuild our sense of safety. At 10:06 AM EST, the empathetic Moon shifts our focus homeward as she settles into Cancer. We're guided to slow down and soften our words and expectations alike. Still, the Moon and Saturn's spat may test our patience, so we shouldn't hesitate to step back…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (634+ words) Change knocks softly -- before it busts down the door! As alert Uranus arrives in steady Taurus at 9:22 PM EST, we may feel restless about routines and money choices. Because Venus picks a fight with Pluto, our wants can collide with long-running or recent power dynamics. Wait a second before jumping down anyone's throat. A morning mismatch may jumble plans, yet quick check-ins and humor can quickly smooth ruffled nerves. Make an effort to consider a real change (even a small one). General Daily Insight for November 07, 2025 Change knocks softly " before it busts down the door! As alert Uranus arrives in steady Taurus at 9:22 PM EST, we may feel restless about routines and money choices. Because Venus picks a fight with Pluto, our wants can collide with long-running or recent power dynamics. Wait a second before jumping down anyone's throat. A…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago (716+ words) Small pauses bring out our truest thoughts at this time. Double-checking our plans is the priority, as tiny errors could appear while we work through our ideas. At 2:02 PM EST, trickster Mercury turns retrograde, inviting reviews of conversations. Confirm each detail before booking anything! Thankfully, once the comforting Moon trines the bright Sun, the evening should feel much steadier. Home comforts and personal purposes can work together to dull any sharp edges. Choose patience with words, because careful pacing should prevent future regrets. General Daily Insight for November 09, 2025 Small pauses bring out our truest thoughts at this time. Double-checking our plans is the priority, as tiny errors could appear while we work through our ideas. At 2:02 PM EST, trickster Mercury turns retrograde, inviting reviews of conversations. Confirm each detail before booking anything! Thankfully, once the comforting Moon trines the bright…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (494+ words) By NICCOL" LUPONE and LUCA BRUNO The city of Venice this year revived a long-dormant tradition of constructing a temporary bridge to allow Venetians to make the solemn 400-meter (quarter-mile) lagoon crossing by foot to pay respects to their dead on the Catholic All Souls" holiday. In its original form, the crossing was made out of Venetian "peata" boats lashed together, topped with walking planks and anchored to the lagoon bed. The practice was stopped in the 1950s, probably as more regular public water buses made the island easier to reach. After an absence of some seven decades, the bridge was revived in 2019 with a modular pontoon construction, but the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted plans to make it an annual fixture " until this year. "We have proposed it once more so we can reconnect history with living people," Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (626+ words) Small steps can bring us to big wins! At 11:41 AM EST, auspicious Jupiter slides retrograde, inviting us to pause for review so wiser habits can form through patient edits rather than daring leaps. As the emotional Moon soothes cerebral Mercury, conversations soften. Small misunderstandings shouldn't be too tough to solve. Still, we may want to pause our ambitions and refine our ideas before we get going. Today is meant for planning and rest -- there'll be time for more hands-on work in the future. General Daily Insight for November 11, 2025 Small steps can bring us to big wins! At 11:41 AM EST, auspicious Jupiter slides retrograde, inviting us to pause for review so wiser habits can form through patient edits rather than daring leaps. As the emotional Moon soothes cerebral Mercury, conversations soften. Small misunderstandings shouldn't be too tough to solve. Still, we…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (936+ words) Staying on our feet won't be easy with all that today has in store. Hyperactive Mercury faces unpredictable Uranus in opposition at 6:45 AM EST, so we may field sudden news that requires calm handling. Soon after, Mercury leaps into a harmonious trine with dreamy Neptune. Our imagination can help us connect dots without jumping to conclusions. By evening, the caring Moon steadies cautious Saturn, supporting simple routines and mature choices. We'll know when to accept compromises and when to stand our ground. General Daily Insight for November 19, 2025 Staying on our feet won't be easy with all that today has in store. Hyperactive Mercury faces unpredictable Uranus in opposition at 6:45 AM EST, so we may field sudden news that requires calm handling. Soon after, Mercury leaps into a harmonious trine with dreamy Neptune. Our imagination can help us connect dots without…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (700+ words) Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon, ambassador of our emotions, meets combative Mars in a tense square, tempers may flare. Steady breaths and simple words can cool busy rooms. Choose patience -- small pauses protect our peace today. General Daily Insight for November 28, 2025 Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon,…...