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Simon looked to self to resolve his problem while Eden looked to God. Simon went out to the sea alone to fish all night. Eden prayed and sought help from the community. God is a resource for His people. God also works through the family of faith to provide for His children. Eusebius cites Clement that Simon Peter watched his wife be taken to execution shortly before he was executed. Peter is said to have rejoiced that she was faithful until death and encouraged her by telling her to remember the Lord. We know that most of what we watch in The Chosen is added by its writers and is not directly from the Bible. The lessons being taught is what we look to as Biblical. In this episode, Eden's faith is contrast against Simon's self-sufficiency. In the end, we see God answered Eden's prayers.

Sorry for the multiple posts on this thread; however, I am compelled to comment as someone who spent years serving this community during the AIDS crisis in the late 80s and early 90s. I was in West Hollywood and its environs nearly every day for a few years, putting in PICC lines, running TPN, teaching patients how to administer their own IV medications, managing infusion pumps, etc. I was tested twice for possible occupational exposure to HIV. Prior to AIDS, one of the Kinship founders invited me to his home. I spent several hours chatting with him. Kinship, for some in its early days functioned, more or less, as a meat rack, i.e., a place for homosexuals to hookup for sex. These guys were no more lonely and misfit than hundreds of others roaming West Hollywood, Castro, or various other gay communities. They could also be found on SDA college campuses, looking for some quick sex with anyone foolish enough to go for it. A few years prior to the first Kinship meeting in Prescott, Arizona Des Ford was unwelcomed to present the gospel at a camp meeting because he was too "controversial." The administration rejects the gospel due to the controversy it generates but welcomes men and women who have sex with each other, as if that's not controversial? Homosexuals camping together overnight are not legitimized by the presence of SDA "scholars. SDA "scholars" are nothing more than beards for these people to disguise what they are really all about. How strange that Adventists carry on about the change of the Edenic Sabbath but let the homosexual community change the Edenic institution of heterosexual marriage. A recent story was featured in an online SDA webzine. It described the background and work of an openly gay SDA pastor who worked in a church for many years. He is, no doubt, like many other homosexuals, a charming and likable person; nevertheless, through some ingenious arrangement, he pastored a large congregation for years as part of a team. Quite a few years ago, not far from where he worked, the same conference actually padlocked a church, shut it down over, among other things, money issues. Yet it allows a congregation to host a gay pastor. The time to sigh and cry for the abominations done in Jerusalem is upon us. When gay SDA missionaries start trying it on with potential converts in Africa, Asia, and other places, how is that going to play in places where sodomy is considered al crime? Will the denomination send representatives from the religious liberty department to rescue the offenders or simply wash their hands of it? Time to blow the trumpet folks, call sin by its right name, not legitimize it. I'm not against homosexuals. I preferred their company to many SDA I know. I am against recalcitrant ones being admitted into church fellowship.

I will propose to Stan: * If people inform us of their multiple names, we will allow them to choose the one they want to remain and we will remove the rest. * If they do not inform us of their multiple names, we wil remove all such and ban them from future posting. * Yes, we already have some knowledge.

In case anyone thinks Kinship is kidding about introducing homosexuality to Adventist youth at Pathfinder Camporees, do some research on the gay subculture known on the street as "chickenhawks." These are individuals who prefer age discordant sexual relationships. Pedophiles fall into this category, although the gay community has, in the past, gone to great lengths to make a distinction between "them" and "us." As time goes on, the demarcation is becoming less distinct, hence the bravado of Kinship openly announcing its designs on SDA young people.

Wow! I would've never guessed??

Club Adventist attempts to be open to all, and to allow a wide range of viewpoints to be expressed in this forum. In addition, we allow people to write under a penname. It appears to me that this has allowed people to register under more than one name and then engage in discussions with themselves. Personally, I consider this to be deceptive and not acceptable. I plan to discuss this with Stan, the owner of this forum.

My life was changed by a part of one sentence "Our Father, who art in heaven...."

Impact Mozambique 2026 is not only filling evangelistic venues with the message of hope, but it's also meeting practical needs in communities across the nation. At the Novocine site, church members rolled up their sleeves on May 10 to offer free haircuts, hair washing, and braiding services, demonstrating Christ's love through tangible acts of service. By day's end, the team had served 65 people: 34 received haircuts, 24 had their hair washed, and 7 received braiding services. The youth-led initiative focused on providing a welcoming space where community members could experience care and dignity. Ponte-Gea Adventist Church elder Sérgio Mozangar says the initiative allows them to mingle with the people and show them love. "It was a day of hard work, dedication, and service to the community," he adds. "We thank everyone involved for being part of this mission of love and care for others." One of the recipients of the haircut expressed his gratitude to the church. The community outreach extended beyond personal care services. Following the afternoon activities, volunteers distributed soup in the area surrounding Praça do Município (Municipal Square), bringing nourishment and hope to those in need. "It was a truly blessed moment, marked by sharing, solidarity, and love for others," the team shared. The practical service activities served as a bridge to the evening's main event, with community members invited to return at 6 p.m. for the Impact Mozambique evangelistic program. The strategy reflects the campaign's holistic approach, addressing both physical and spiritual needs while building relationships that extend beyond a single meeting. As Impact Mozambique 2026 continues across more than 800 sites nationwide, the Novocine example demonstrates how the campaign is living out its theme, "Christ Our Hope," through compassionate action that opens hearts to the gospel message. Lots of pictures -> https://adventist.news/news/adventist-youth-serve-65-residents-with-free-haircuts-during-impact-mozambique-launch ------------------------- It's a great idea. Especially before the start of school.

I meditate on the scripture regularly. Like today. James 4:17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. That's only one sentence, but it is deep and has deep implications.

From the article: I broke a bone in January. After 2 weeks it was not healing very well. I started taking Collagen supplement every day. 5 weeks later it was healed perfect. If someone has a problem with bones, I would recommend: Calcium and K2. K2 drives the calcium into the bones. Magnesium Collagen or Collegen Peptides. Greens vegetables of a supplement like DIM. Multivitamin.

18 and that does not include the Whitehouse shooter last week. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_presidential_assassination_attempts_and_plots#Donald_Trump_2 13 against President Obama. 3 more years to go.

Easiest way to understand it is by realizing that many, if not most, democratic politicians are not democrats, they are demonrats. I mean that. They are evil, bad for the country. That they can get elected to any office does not bode well for the future of America.

I have ask ed a similar question many times. Never an explanation that made sense. Not in defense of Trump but hoping maybe to have a explanation for their situational ethics. I don't know how anyone could have followed the political news for any length of time and act as if Trump is unique in questionable moral conduct. All the hand wringing by the democrats and Trump haters over Trump and his immoral conduct ,Clinton on this forum and elsewhere was given a pass. His actions took place in the Oval office by a sitting president and he was excused. Call it what you will when the response was "well it doesn't effect his ability to govern" or "it is a family matter" REally? So elect him again? Not much different when Ted Kennedy and Dodd boasted about a waitress sandwich, holdinh public office Kennedy walked away from a young woman dead in his car. I believe he was re-elected as well. Anyone with two brain cells to rub together cannot possibly believe Biden was this paragon of virtue. No one can honestly believe that man had clean hands. How anyone can condemn Trump for dishonesty and not have the same condemnation for Biden is really tough to understand. The rumor mill went non stop and is stlll going over Trump, yet anything said in the same manner towards Biden ,Then the hatred for Trump boils over. The only answer is if you dont suppot Biden and his lies and corruption then you belong to the Trump cult I would just like to know how this reasoning works. The opening post would have been very interesting made earlier.

Those interested in supporting Kinship or becoming an "ally" should be aware that their current president wants to see Pathfinder camporees used as a platform to introduce homosexuality, etc. to Adventist youth. Regarding camporees he said, "I was tempted to dream about attending [a camporee] and seeing how SDA Kinship could be a part and share with the youth that it is OK to be LGBTQ and Adventist." This quote is a remark he made on a thread at Spectrum.

👋 Good morning! Two nights ago, the Astros no-hit the Rangers. Last night, the Rangers scored eight runs on the Astros... in the first inning. Baseball! Signs of the apocalypse: Obstacle racing is replacing equestrian in the Modern Pentathlon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and we've now learned that some of the obstacles will mirror those from the "Ninja Warrior" TV series. Have we lost the plot? In today's edition: USMNT World Cup roster revealed, Golden Knights sweep Avalanche, Thunder thump Spurs as Wemby goes missing, Cubs lose 10th straight, Why We Love Sports, and more. Yahoo Sports AM is written by Kendall Baker and Jeff Tracy. Let's sports...   🚨 ICYMI HEADLINES 🏀 Thunder thump Spurs: The reigning champs beat the Spurs, 127-114, on Tuesday night to regain control of the series and move within a win of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32 pts) and Jared McCain (20 pts) led the way for OKC, while Victor Wembanyama was a non-factor for most of the night (20 pts, 4-15 FG, 6 reb) and declined to speak to media. 🎾 French Open headlines: Three top-10 seeds (No. 5 Jessica Pegula, No. 6 Daniil Medvedev and No. 9 Alexander Bublik) suffered first-round upsets. Plus: French teenager Moïse Kouamé, 17, became the youngest man to win a match at Roland Garros since 1991. 🏈 No more cupcakes: Starting in 2027, SEC football teams will schedule conference games on the penultimate weekend of the regular season instead of FCS and low-major opponents, as they've done for years. "The end of cupcake weekend," said commissioner Greg Sankey. 🏀 NBA coaching news: Boston's Joe Mazzulla was named Coach of the Year, beating out Detroit's J.B. Bickerstaff; The Cavaliers are expected to retain Kenny Atkinson (last season's COY) amid rumors that Cleveland was eyeing Jason Kidd. 🏒 The final eight: The U.S. won its group stage finale at the Ice Hockey World Championship to set up a quarterfinal match against Canada. Joining them in the quarterfinals: Switzerland, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Czechia and Sweden.   ⚽️ THE STARS AND STRIPES POCH'S PICKS: WORLD CUP ROSTER REVEALED (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images) For 19 months, eight training camps and 24 matches, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino evaluated more than 60 candidates for spots on the 26-man World Cup roster. On Tuesday, amid a fan-charged party on a Manhattan pier, he officially revealed his picks. "The squad is stocked with Euro-seasoned players, moored by 13 incumbents from the 2022 World Cup and enhanced by 13 first-timers. It features a mix of players well-known to the general public (Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams) and those requiring introductions (Matt Freese, Folarin Balogun, Sebastian Berhalter)." — Steven Goff, Yahoo Sports Top-flight talent: For the first time in the modern era, every player on the USMNT World Cup squad plays on a club in the top flight in their respective country (based on the upcoming season), per ESPN. That includes 13 players from Europe's "Big Five" (Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1) and eight players from MLS (the fewest since 2010). (Yahoo Sports) Who got snubbed? The absence of midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna created some stir — though both players have battled injuries this spring. Fellow midfielder Aidan Morris was another notable omission in favor of Alex Zendejas, who made the cut despite missing the past three camps. Here's Steven on what those choices tell us… Luna was among Pochettino's most-used players in 2025, but with almost all attackers available for selection this summer, he slipped on the depth chart. Without Tessmann and Morris, as well as the injured Johnny Cardoso, Pochettino lacks depth behind Adams in defensive midfield. Those decisions suggest he might start one defensive midfielder instead of two — as he's done much of his tenure. What's next: The Americans open camp today at the new national training center outside Atlanta before playing tune-up matches against Senegal this Sunday (Charlotte) and Germany next Saturday (Chicago). Then they'll travel to their base camp in Irvine, California, ahead of their Group D debut vs. Paraguay on June 12 (Los Angeles). More rosters: Every World Cup squad announced so far   🏒 VIVA LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS BREAK OUT THE BROOMS, SWEEP AVS (Candice Ward/Getty Images) The Golden Knights beat the Avalanche, 2-1, on Tuesday night in Las Vegas to sweep the Western Conference's top-seeded team and clinch their third trip to the Stanley Cup Final… in just nine seasons of existence. Pretty remarkable. A stunning sweep: This was not supposed to happen. The Golden Knights had fewer wins during the regular season (39) than six non-playoff teams and fired their head coach on the eve of the postseason. The Avalanche won 55 games behind the likely league MVP (Nathan MacKinnon), finished with more points (121) than all but eight teams in NHL history, and entered the playoffs as title favorites. "We checked our ass off tonight. That's how you win this time of year," said Vegas head coach John Tortorella, who has gone 19-4-1 since taking the reins on March 29 and is now four wins away from his second championship (2004 with Tampa Bay). Colorado, which cruised past Los Angeles and Minnesota before running into the Vegas buzzsaw, is the first team since the playoffs expanded in 1980 to lose one game or fewer in the first two rounds only to get swept one round later. The curse continues: The Avalanche are the 13th consecutive Presidents' Trophy winner (best regular-season record) to fail to win the Stanley Cup. In fact, just eight of the 40 winners have gone on to win the championship, most recently the Blackhawks in 2013 (shortened season) and the Red Wings in 2008. Hands off! The Knights won the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl as Western Conference champs. And just like the last time they won it, they didn't touch the trophy due to superstition.   ❤️ HIGHS AND LOWS WHY WE LOVE SPORTS Steve (age 5) and his dad in front of their house. "I think we were going to a family wedding." (Steve Sillato) Today's submission comes from Steve Sillato, a native of Rochester, New York, who now resides outside Columbus, Ohio. Take it away, Steve… Carl Sillato, my dad, taught me about sports from a young age. My earliest memory was of him rolling a ball to me. I must have been 3 or 4. He taught me how to play baseball, which he played semi-professionally around upstate New York in the 1930s. He never said much about it, but his friends and brothers told me stories about his power and strong arm. Dad was drafted in February 1941 and left the Army in 1946. Never talked about his time overseas, only about his training. He took me to minor league ballgames and we watched the Game of the Week on TV. He never reacted much to the highs or lows of a game. I once asked him why. He told me that sport was just for fun; a way to get a break from the realities of life. Steve (age 12) in his first full Little League uniform. "The Yankees were my favorite team (and my dad's), so I was thrilled to be on the Yanks." (Steve Sillato) June 29, 1990. I was sitting with my dad in the solarium at Roswell Park Cancer Hospital in Buffalo, where he was set to get treatment for stage 4 Lymphoma. We were watching the Oakland-Toronto game. Dave Stewart was pitching a no hitter. Dad was smiling the whole time. I still remember him turning to me when Stewart recorded the final out and beaming: "That was fun!" We then talked about ballgames we'd enjoyed together and he told me about attending the 1934 World Series in Detroit, a story I'd never heard before. I walked him back to his room, gave him a hug and looked into those brilliant blue eyes he had and said goodbye. Steve and Carl at Steve’s wedding in December 1974. (Steve Sillato) I spent the next seven hours on the drive home thinking about how lucky I was to have that man as a father. I never saw him again. He threw a blood clot that stopped his heart on July 5th. I lost my oldest and best friend. I still watch sports — often with my son, Brad, who's a baseball lover just like his grandfather. But I never get too high or low. Because it's just for fun, right? Three generations of Sillatos: Carl, Steve and Brad. (Steve Sillato) ✍️ Submit your story: Do you have a fondest sports memory? Or perhaps, like Steve, a loved one you'd like to honor with a story? If you'd like to share, send your submission to kendall.baker@yahooinc.com with the subject line "Why We Love Sports."   💯 STAT SHEET BIG NUMBERS A Knicks fan celebrates after sweeping the Cavs. The vibes in New York are immaculate. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) 🏀 $4,583 That is the lowest get-in price for Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden (via Gametime), as New Yorkers prepare to shell out exorbitant sums for the Knicks' first Finals appearance since 1999. For reference, the lowest get-in price the day before this year's Super Bowl was $3,464. Bing Bong! Funny money: Remember, $4,583 is just the get-in price. The highest sales for each Knicks home game as of Tuesday morning were $12,022 (Game 3), $8,820 (Game 4) and $13,956 (Game 6). Oh yeah, you can also sit courtside at Game 4 for a measly $103,034. ⚾️ 10th straight loss The Cubs are in free fall. The once-mighty North Siders have lost 10 straight games and plummeted to last place (29-26) in a crowded NL Central after getting whooped, 12-1, by the Pirates on Tuesday. Since starting an MLB-best 27-12, they've gone an abysmal 2-14. A tale of three streaks: The same team that is currently riding a 10-game losing streak authored two separate 10-game winning streaks earlier this season, joining the 2017 Dodgers as the only teams in the expansion era (since 1961) to do that. Sophia Wilson with her daughter, Gigi, before a friendly in January. (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images) ⚽️ 28 mothers There are a record 28 mothers on active NWSL rosters this season amid a "growing recognition that pregnancy does not signal the end or the pause of a playing career, but rather an active chapter within it," write The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei and Megan Feringa. What they're saying: "Getting back to playing at a high level is not just a straight path. It's not going to happen with the snap of my fingers," said USWNT and Thorns star Sophia Wilson, who has four goals in 12 games this season after giving birth last September. "A lot of work went into it behind the scenes that a lot of people didn't see, and a lot of work is still going into it." 🎓 $1.47 billion The latest tax returns are now available for each of the NCAA's four power conferences. The Big Ten generated by far the most revenue in fiscal year 2025 ($1.47 billion), followed by the SEC ($1.11 billion), ACC ($826.5 million) and Big 12 ($610.9 million). Member distribution: That windfall meant Big Ten schools each received a maximum distribution of $76 million, SEC schools received $70.3 million, ACC schools received $42.8 million and Big 12 schools received $37.9 million.   📺 VIEWING GUIDE WATCHLIST: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 (Arianne Bergeron/NHLI via Getty Images) 🏒 NHL Playoffs The Canadiens (down 2-1) host the Hurricanes tonight (8pm ET, TNT) in a critical Game 4 as they look to even the series and avoid yet another loss at home (2-5 in these playoffs). What are the odds? Carolina is 5-0 in overtime this postseason, with all five wins coming by the final score of 3-2. As you might expect, they are the first team in NHL history to win five straight OT playoff games by the same score. More to watch: 🎾 Tennis: French Open (5am, HBO Max/TNT/truTV/Tennis) … Novak Djokovic (8:20am) and Mirra Andreeva (9:30am) headline today's second-round action. ⚾️ MLB: Rays at Orioles (6:35pm, FS1); Yankees at Royals (7:40pm, Prime) … Gerrit Cole makes his second start after missing all of 2025 (Tommy John). 🏀 WNBA: Mercury at Liberty (7pm, USA); Dream at Lynx (9pm, USA) … The Lynx (4-2) are in a four-way tie for second place, just 0.5 games behind the first-place Dream (4-1). 🚴 Cycling: Giro d'Italia (6:10am, HBO Max) … Jonas Vingegaard won again on Tuesday to extend his lead entering Stage 17. Got plans tonight? Gametime is the best place to score last-minute tickets to the events in your city.   🏆 STANLEY CUP NHL TRIVIA Vegas players pose with the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl. (David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images) The Golden Knights will be making their third Stanley Cup Final appearance this century, tied with the Panthers, Oilers, Blackhawks, Bruins and Red Wings for the fourth-most of any team. Question: Can you name the only three teams with more Stanley Cup Final appearances this century? Hint: All Eastern Conference. Answer at the bottom.   📸 THROUGH THE LENS PHOTO FINISH (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Tigers outfielder Riley Greene stands on deck in the rain during a recent game against the Orioles at Camden Yards. I'm pretty mad at rain right now after it put a damper on my Memorial Day Weekend plans. But credit where credit is due: Rain looks cool as hell in photos.   Trivia answer: Lightning (5x), Penguins (4x), Devils (4x)

Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who was hired to oversee reforms in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, chose to resign rather than face disciplinary action for interfering with an investigation into his conduct, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday. https://apnews.com/article/brian-ohara-minneapolis-police-resigns-investigation-8e4da8213005aa7d51f23754b7ace1bc?

Israel and Hezbollah clash along a strategic Lebanese river after overnight strikes Israel’s military clashed with the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group Tuesday along a strategic river in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops pushed farther north. Read more. Why this matters: The clashes come just days before Lebanese and Israeli delegations are scheduled to meet for talks in Washington. Questions about the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict are complicating efforts at a broader peace in the Iran war as Tehran wants an agreement to include an end to the fighting in Lebanon. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Residents in Beirut react Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an ‘alarming’ rate, an AP investigation finds At least 10 detainees, all men, have died by suicide since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. It is a pace that far exceeds the growth in the detainee population, according to a review of ICE data, autopsy reports, coroner’s rulings, and police records. Read more. What to know: Public health officials and jail experts said the unprecedented number of suicide deaths is an indication that authorities are failing to properly oversee the detention of tens of thousands of immigrants swept up in the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy. While Trump has characterized those facing deportation as the “worst of the worst,” seven of the 10 had no record of violent crimes in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security acting assistant secretary Lauren Bies said suicide deaths in ICE custody remain “extremely rare.” If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Suicide deaths of ICE detainees surge to new high as experts see failures in care US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says Court gives Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight Trump administration’s efforts to deport him

Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump’s hold on GOP Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, easily defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton was endorsed by President Donald Trump last week, who described him as a “true MAGA warrior.” Read more. Why this matters: Paxton’s victory in Tuesday’s runoff makes Cornyn the first Republican senator from Texas to lose the party’s nomination for reelection. It followed primaries this month where Trump successfully sought to oust an incumbent he saw as insufficiently loyal, a sign of the president’s enduring influence among primary voters. Candidates that Trump endorsed in other states are expected to easily win against Democratic opponents. However, the president’s decision to boost Paxton, who won with a sliver of the Republican base who shrugged off his past scandals, may be a bigger gamble in the general election. Democrats are hopeful that their nominee, state Rep. James Talarico, has a rare opportunity to win a statewide race in Texas and help the party retake control of the Senate. Near San Antonio, Johnny Garcia won the Democratic primary for Texas’ 35th District against Maureen Galindo, a candidate who has expressed antisemitic views. While Texas lawmakers redrew the district to help Republicans, Democrats view it as within reach and didn’t want Galindo’s past comments to impede them. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Paxton’s victory speech Photos from the runoff Full results from the Texas runoff Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. He lost his seat anyway Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms? Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here’s where the redistricting stands Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending breaks records in California governor’s race

How many people have died in the US military, and how? Over 80% of active-duty military deaths since 1980 have come from accidents, illness, and suicides. https://usafacts.org/articles/how-have-military-deaths-changed-over-time/? How many jobs were added in the US last month? In April 2026, about 115,000 jobs were gained. That's below the monthly average of 239,800 new jobs of the previous five years. This data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly Employment Situation Report, aka the “jobs report,” a closely watched economic indicator. These figures are often revised in later months as more complete data rolls in. https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-jobs-were-added-in-the-us-last-month/country/united-states/? One last fact There are many ways to assess the housing market, one of which is the home vacancy rate. This is the share of habitable homes that are not occupied as permanent residences. Maine had the nation’s highest gross vacancy rate in 2024: 20.6%. Vermont was second highest at 18.9%, and Alaska was third (17.5%). Connecticut had the lowest at 5.6%.

🇮🇸 Parting shot: Adventures in Iceland Photo: Christine Clarridge Over in Iceland, Axios Seattle reporter Christine Clarridge broke out her phone to snap watery wonders along the Golden Circle scenic loop. Above is the Gullfoss Waterfall; below is the Strokkur Geyser. Gif: Christine Clarridge Christine also checked out Thingvellir National Park, where visitors can stand at the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

💰 The DCCC's 3 interventions Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is employing an unusual tactic to blunt what it says is Republican meddling in its primaries: It has teamed up with the candidates it sees as the "strongest" in key battleground districts, launching joint ad buys to squeeze out its Democratic primary opponents. Why it matters: This practice has infuriated parts of the party, particularly the progressive wing. "If DCCC were a good judge of electability, then we wouldn't be in the mess we're in," said Ravi Mangla, a spokesperson for the progressive Working Families Party, in a statement to Axios. DCCC spokesperson Viet Shelton said in a statement that "the stakes are incredibly high for the midterms," and it is "critical that Democrats have the strongest candidates possible in November to take back the House." Driving the news: The DCCC roiled certain corners of the party this month by endorsing a slate of "Red to Blue" candidates in key battleground House districts that still had credible primary opponents: Jasmeet Bains, a California state Assembly member who is fighting with progressive political science professor Randy Villegas — who has led in fundraising and is neck-and-neck with Bains in polls — to take on Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.). Bob Brooks, the president of the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association, who dispatched three relatively well-funded opponents in his primary and will face off with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.). Marlene Galán-Woods, a former TV news anchor in an Arizona primary field of five other candidates, including former state Rep. Amish Shah, who defeated Galán-Woods in the 2024 primary for the same seat. Joe Baldacci, a Maine state senator whose primary opponents for retiring Rep. Jared Golden's (D-Maine) seat include state Auditor Matthew Dunlap and former House staffer Jordan Wood. Johnny Garcia, a Texas sheriff's deputy in a runoff with therapist Maureen Galindo, who finished first in the March primary but has been widely disavowed by Democrats for antisemitic comments. Zoom in: The DCCC has now spent money in three of these primaries, launching joint ad buys with Bains, Brooks and Garcia, according to ad tracking firm AdImpact. Between the lines: What these races have in common is that Democrats are accusing Republicans of meddling in each one. An obscure new group called Lead Left PAC spent over $1.2 million on ads attacking Brooks and supporting one of his opponents, Lamont McClure, and has put another $900,000 into ads supporting Galindo. The PAC's website says it "stands against MAGA extremists who will infect our country with Donald Trump's agenda" but reportedly had a link to GOP fundraising platform WinRed in its metadata. — Andrew Solender

😤Republican blowback begins Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios House Republicans feel furious — but also vindicated — after a last-minute dispute between President Trump and Senate Republicans left ICE funding in limbo. ✍️ Why it matters: The failed Senate push is hardening House conservatives' distrust of their colleagues across the Capitol. "The Senate is pissing me off," Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) told us. "This is going on, what? Almost 100 days now." "Now they're playing games, talking about items that have nothing to do with that package," Donalds added. 🛑 Zoom in: House conservatives fiercely resisted the GOP's "two-track" strategy earlier this year that Senate Republicans boxed them into. Conservatives wanted to wait on funding the rest of the Department of Homeland Security until the reconciliation process was complete, arguing they could no longer trust the Senate to get it done. House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed the DHS measure for weeks amid the standoff. But he eventually moved ahead anyway — after assurances Senate Republicans would quickly deliver the border enforcement package. 💣 Those assurances blew up last week. Senate Majority Leader John Thune sent lawmakers home without a vote after senators objected to Trump's newly unveiled $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund." They'll likely miss Trump's June 1 deadline to pass ICE funding. 📣 What they're saying: "We didn't like it, and we didn't trust it, and we were very vocal about that," Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) told us of the two-track strategy. "We made a conscious decision to allow that move to go forward, but unfortunately, our concerns are being proven to be true," Higgins added. "I think everybody regrets that we ever let it get separated to begin with, because that's a concern, and it's a bad precedent, but nevertheless, we are where we are," Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) told us. "I am angry that the Senate put us in that situation," Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) told us. "I think that the Senate failed us." 🤼 The bottom line: This anger won't be going anywhere. There's currently no clear path out of the Senate-versus-Trump deadlock. — Kate Santaliz

Oklahoma A survivor who was a minor at the time of the incident can file a claim before they reach age 45. For adult survivors, the window is two years from the incident or five years after the perpetrator is released from jail, whichever is later.

⚽ FIFA announced World Cup training sites across the U.S. beyond the 16 North American host cities — see if yours is on the list.