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Newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, formerly Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, made headlines after a surprising moment on May 28 when he caught a cloth doll mid-air, thrown by a White Sox fan while riding in the popemobile. The doll was dressed like the pope during his first appearance at St. Peter’s Basilica. While the…

His body was itchy, he thought it was an allergy, but a harsh diagnosis changed his life. For several weeks, Laura Gómez, a 32-year-old young mother, began experiencing intense itching. At first, she thought it was a simple allergy. She changed her soap, avoided certain foods, and even visited a dermatologist, who prescribed creams and…

Trump Faces Multiple Federal Charges Over 2020 Election Efforts On Thursday, former President Donald Trump was formally charged with four criminal counts tied to his actions following the 2020 presidential election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and…

As we reported earlier, Melissa ranks as the most powerful hurricane ever to make a direct strike on Jamaica. Across the broader Atlantic, however, Melissa stood out for several extraordinary reasons: It matched the record for the strongest hurricane to make landfall anywhere in the Atlantic basin, with sustained winds reaching 185 mph. With a…

With a name like Tempest Storm, fireworks were inevitable. Fiery red hair, commanding eyes, and unstoppable ambition turned a small-town runaway into one of burlesque’s brightest stars. Born Annie Blanche Banks on Leap Day, 1928, in Eastman, Georgia, she escaped poverty and abuse by running away at fourteen. After two brief teenage marriages, she left…

Italy Mourns Young Skating Talent Matilda Ferrari Tragic Accident Italy is grieving after 15-year-old figure skater Matilda Ferrari died in Giustino, Trentino, while on her way to school. She had been walking to catch her bus when the accident occurred, shocking the small alpine town. Rising Star Matilda trained daily with Sporting Ghiaccio Art Pinzolo and had recently returned…

Sometimes it’s hard to walk away from a career you love, but First Lady Jill Biden has decided it’s time. After 40 years of teaching, she announced last week that she’s retiring, following her final class at Northern Virginia Community College. Speaking during a virtual event with teachers nationwide, Biden reflected on her decades in…

Campbell’s Soup, an iconic brand synonymous with American culinary traditions for nearly two centuries, finds itself at a critical crossroads that threatens its very existence. For decades, Campbell’s has been a comforting presence in kitchens across the nation, offering canned soups and other processed foods that symbolized convenience and familiarity. However, the company now faces…

Concerns Over Hostility Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned that Democratic leaders’ rhetoric toward President Trump risks deepening national division. In a Fox News interview, he called some statements by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries “inflammatory” and accused Democrats of encouraging tactics that undermine public trust. Political Climate and Leadership Comparing the situation to a…

In 1990, British Airways pilot Tim Lancaster experienced a harrowing event when the cockpit windshield blew out at 17,000 feet during a flight from Birmingham to Málaga, Spain, causing him to be partially sucked out of the aircraft. His legs remained inside while the rest of his body was exposed to freezing air at high…