The World and Everything In It

8.28.25 Minneapolis families mourn, Nashville families remember, advice from a cardiologist, and the Bureau of Prisons’ new direction

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Aug 28, 2025
Families mourn the tragic loss of children in recent school shootings, with powerful community responses highlighting the need for support. Heart health takes center stage, featuring advice on proactive screenings and lifestyle choices for better wellness. A touching story of a mother regaining her voice through AI underscores the emotional connections we cherish. Meanwhile, a former inmate's journey to leadership in the Bureau of Prisons reveals his commitment to reform and the importance of mentorship in rehabilitation.
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Minneapolis School Shooting Details

  • A 23-year-old gunman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during school Mass, killing two children and wounding others.
  • Police say the shooter took his own life and the FBI is investigating it as domestic terrorism and a hate crime against Catholics.
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First-Week Mass Turned Tragic

  • Dozens of preschool, elementary, and middle school students were attending the first-week Mass when shots were fired through windows.
  • Officials described the shooter as using a rifle, shotgun and pistol and later identified him as a male who identified as a woman.
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Nashville Shooting's Lasting Trauma

  • The 2023 Covenant School shooting in Nashville left three students and three staff dead and deeply affected the community.
  • Survivors and families struggled with sleep, trauma triggers, and reluctance to grant the shooter publicity.
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