State of Massachusetts legalizes murder of unborn babies up to moment of birth
On Monday, August 10, 2026, Governor Maura Healey signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act into law, fundamentally reshaping Massachusetts abortion statutes by eliminating the state’s 24-week gestational limit and placing decisions about later-term procedures entirely under the professional judgment of physicians.
Powerful 7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing Over 100 and causing widespread damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday morning, killing at least 111 people, injuring dozens to hundreds more, and causing widespread structural damage across multiple cities.
Florida male arrested after removing and throwing away Virgin Mary statue from church garden
A 53-year-old DeBary man was arrested and charged in early August 2026 after authorities said he vandalized a religious statue at a local Catholic church the previous month.
Several churches targeted by vandalism, theft and arson across Europe in past week
A series of incidents involving vandalism, theft and arson struck Christian churches in Europe during the week of 3–10 August 2026, with the majority of reported cases occurring in France.
Florida pastor arrested for luring and abusing 14-year old boy and failure to disclose HIV status
A Polk County pastor was arrested in late July 2026 after authorities said he groomed and sexually abused a 14-year-old boy he met online and failed to disclose that he was HIV-positive during the encounters.