Timothy Spring @SpringTimothy

There was a 67 meetup in NYC at 6:07 PM on 06/07.

In what will certainly become one of the most fundamental speeches of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV told the Spanish Parliament, before receiving a 7-minute standing ovation: "The defense of human life is neither a partisan issue nor a confessional interest: it is a goal of civilization." "If life ceases to be recognized as a fundamental value, what future can our societies have?" he said, speaking to a gathering of politicians, many supporting abortion and euthanasia. "Can a community that casts into the shadows the unborn child, the elderly, the sick, those who suffer in silence, or those who depend entirely on the care of others be called fully just?" "Every human life must be recognized and safeguarded from conception to its natural end, in every circumstance of its existence. When this certainty is obscured, the most vulnerable are the first victims, and the law loses its deepest meaning: to serve and protect every person." "For this reason, the moral greatness of a nation is manifested, above all, in its capacity to accompany, protect and love those lives that are most fragile," he said, repeating what John Paul II emphasized decades ago. Starting his speech he commented that Church's is the "message offered in the spirit of service to the human person." "When the Church addresses anything concerning public life, she does so while respecting the proper mission of institutions and the legitimate responsibility of those who have received the mandate to legislate," Pope Leo said, emphasizing "the Church offers a reflection born of the desire to serve the common good." He hailed Spain as country that "has known how to view the human being as more than just a cog in the social, economic or political order. It has recognized the human being as a creature open to truth, endowed with freedom, and driven by a thirst for eternity that no temporal reality can quench -- in a word, as someone whose dignity takes precedence over all utility and to whose service legislative action is subject." He said it was Catholic orders that "helped to shape a legal and moral consciousness capable of remembering that authority always entails responsibility and that every human being must be recognized as a subject of rights and duties." "That aspiration continues to resonate today: that dignity, justice and the common good should be the measure of social relations, both at the national and international levels." Referring multiple times to his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, he said: "When the common good ceases to be a shared horizon, public action runs the risk of fragmenting into partial interests, incapable of safeguarding what belongs to all." "In this context, the family — the primary human reality and the natural foundation of the community — takes on particular importance," Pope Leo said. "The family will always be the first school of humanity, where one learns, before anywhere else, the basic grammar of living together: welcoming life, caring for others, forgiving, serving and belonging." "Human life can never be treated as a commodity," the pope said. "A law does not attain its true greatness merely by having been formally enacted; it attains it when, in addition to being valid in form, it can stand before the dignity of the person and pass that test without shame." "I invite you, then, to lift your gaze to the world around you, not to turn away from reality, but to remember that every decision by public authorities affects real people, especially those who have less power to make their voices heard." "The expanse of one’s vision consists precisely in looking more deeply at what is at stake in every public decision. This is why, alongside technical solutions and legal reforms, a moral renewal is also needed." Video: Vatican Media (fragment of speech follows)

Newly uncovered documents indicate that 300,000 Arabs were expelled or displaced from the West Bank, Gaza and the Golan Heights in 1967 amid violence, looting and destruction. trib.al/TnCo6wg

New: The Washington Post reconstructed journalist Amal Khalil’s final hours in Lebanon found that Israel’s military denied rescuers access to her during a key period when she was still alive. w/ @suzanHaidamous, @mmkelly22, and @MohamdEch washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…

Claudia Sheinbaum has approval ratings of between 70 and 80%, thanks to her progressive policies which have lifted over 8 million people out of poverty. So of course the @nytimes finds some reason to attack her. They hate her because she shows what can be done.

Pope Leo XIV on war in Iran: "I think this has already been made very clear: the notion of a just war no longer applies. The problem is that just war theory developed in centuries when no one could have imagined the weapons we have today or humanity's capacity for destruction."

This is really stupid, and it’s not getting enough attention. The Trump administration is pulling a working $368 million ocean monitoring system out of the water, equipment taxpayers already bought, built, and sank into the deep ocean. And they are doing it right when the oceans are behaving in ways that alarm the scientists who study them. Record-breaking temperatures. A system of Atlantic currents that may be lurching toward collapse. The response? Yank out the instruments and walk away. That is not budgeting. That is smashing the gauges while the engine is on fire and calling it efficiency. For what? The Trump administration dressed it up as a “nimbler approach” and “smart lifecycle management,” which is fancy nonsense for “we shut it off and hoped nobody would ask why.” There is no return-on-investment analysis. They cannot show taxpayers save a dime, because the gear is already paid for and the science it produces protects real money and real lives. The kicker: the same people killing the monitors want to mine the deep sea for minerals. So they are destroying the only tools that could measure what that mining does. That is not an accident. That is the point. You cannot see the damage if you break the instruments first. cnn.com/2026/06/03/cli…

🚨BREAKING: The House has passed the Ukraine Support Act, 226-195, to provide new military aid to Ukraine and impose tougher sanctions on Russia. The bill advanced through a discharge petition despite Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to block a vote. 18 Republicans and former Republican Kevin Kiley broke with leadership to vote for it.

Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Satrapi was a prominent voice on exile and women's freedom. Her family says she died of ‘sadness’ after the death of her husband.

“The future of this technology cannot be guided by one field alone.” At the 2nd annual #AIHonors, His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, brought greetings from Pope Leo and a powerful reminder that AI must always be guided by and serve the human person. Watch his full remarks. #AIProm

Rubio tosses RFK Jr under the bus on vaccines: "The State Dept made the decision that we are going to reengage ... we have certainly allowed Sec. Kennedy to play a leading role, but right now we're at a stage where we are going to reengage."

Just under 5 hours remaining to vote in the Montana primary election! Get your ballot to your polling place or the courthouse before 8 PM! Thanks for voting!

WHAT DOES “HIGH RISK” REALLY MEAN? When many people hear the words “high risk,” they assume cancer is inevitable. But that is not what high risk means. In this clip, Johannes Fahrmann, PhD, Cancer Prevention Researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains an important distinction that can help reduce confusion and fear. Being at higher risk does not mean you have cancer. It does not mean you will develop cancer. It means your probability, or odds, of developing cancer is higher than that of the average person. Think of risk as a forecast, not a diagnosis. Dr. Fahrmann explains that there are different types of risk: • Some people have a higher lifetime risk because of factors such as family history or inherited genetic mutations. • Others may have a higher near-term risk, meaning their likelihood of developing cancer over the next few years is greater than average. He also explains the difference between three terms that are often confused: • Risk testing asks: How likely am I to develop cancer in the future? • Early detection testing asks: Is there a signal that cancer may already be present? • Diagnostic testing asks: Can we confirm whether cancer is actually there? Those distinctions matter. One of the goals of modern medicine is to identify people at higher risk before symptoms develop so they can receive appropriate screening, monitoring, and follow-up care. Knowledge does not have to create fear. Knowledge can create awareness. Awareness can create action. Learn more about Dr. Fahrmann’s work: faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/johan… This is the second clip in our educational series with Johannes Fahrmann, PhD, Cancer Prevention Researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Follow Blue Cure for more expert-led conversations on cancer prevention, early detection, and men’s health. Educational only. Not medical advice.

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new rules that would require states to hand over data on voters who receive mail-in ballots for federal elections. It comes after President Trump signed an executive order earlier this year, tightening mail-in voting rules, with a stated goal of making elections more secure. But a new report says the most likely threats to election security this November come from other sources. @ElizLanders has more.

"O Botafumeiro" is a 120 kg censer that reaches speeds of 70km/h at a height of 25 meters in the transept of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela [📹 Álvaro de Juana]

Art critics have historically dismissed text within paintings as a sign of artistic failure, proof that the image couldn't convey the message on its own. New research is testing whether 16th-century Reformation artists were actually doing it intentionally to enhance memory, emotion, and understanding. Learn more: bit.ly/403JyT3

Thomas Massie and I are not done working together. Section 224 of our defense bill means to integrate our military with Israel's military. As a senior member of the Armed Services committee, I am introducing an amendment to stop financing and enabling war crimes.

Remarkable story from @propublica of how the Pentagon got a call from the White House and rushed to lend $620 million to an obscure company -- with links to Donald Trump Jr. The company's valuation rose 10-fold to $2 billion. propublica.org/article/donald…

NO PROSTATE BIOPSY RIGHT NOW? THE CONVERSATION ISN’T OVER Many men understandably feel relieved when they hear they do not need a prostate biopsy right away. But as Adam B. Weiner, MD, explains in this clip, that does not necessarily mean prostate cancer screening and follow-up are over. A prostate biopsy is a procedure used to collect small samples of prostate tissue to look for cancer. While some men may benefit from a biopsy, others may be candidates for continued monitoring based on their individual situation. As Dr. Weiner explains, a decision not to perform a biopsy today may simply mean that ongoing monitoring is the most appropriate next step. That monitoring may include: • Periodic PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood testing • Follow-up with a primary care physician or urologist • Comparing new results with prior PSA tests and imaging studies, such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) The goal is not simply to perform more testing. The goal is to make informed decisions based on the best available information while avoiding unnecessary procedures when appropriate. If you’ve ever had an elevated PSA but were told a prostate biopsy wasn’t needed right away, did your doctor discuss a follow-up plan with you? And if you’re unsure whether PSA testing should be part of your health conversations, talk with a doctor you trust. Ask questions and understand what makes sense for your individual situation. Featuring: Adam B. Weiner, MD / @Adam_Weiner535 Urologic Oncologist Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Learn more: adamweinermd.com Educational content only. Not medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health decisions.

“It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars.” — Arthur C. Clarke