White Smoke at the Vatican: America’s Cardinal Becomes Pope Leo XIV A Historic Choice White smoke rose over the Vatican Thursday evening, announcing the election of 69-year-old American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope. Stepping onto St. Peter’s Basilica balcony, he introduced himself to cheering crowds as Pope Leo XIV, reviving a name unused…
Tanzania Remembers the Karatu School Bus Tragedy A Nation’s Darkest Day Eight years after the Karatu bus crash that killed 32 children, two teachers, and a driver, Tanzania still mourns one of its worst tragedies. On May 6, 2017, a school bus from Lucky Vincent Primary in Arusha lost control on a mountain road and…
AOC Bows Out of Oversight Race, Eyes Bigger Future No Bid for Oversight Role Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) confirmed she will not seek the top Democratic role on the House Oversight Committee, ending speculation about a leadership bid. “It’s actually clear to me that the underlying dynamics in the caucus have not shifted with respect…
Family Seeks Prayers for 11-Year-Old Hurt in Helicopter Crash An 11-year-old boy, Oliver Holland, was left with life-threatening injuries after a helicopter crashed on Huntington Beach, California, on October 11. The aircraft reportedly malfunctioned midair before plummeting into the sand, injuring five people. Tragic Accident Bystanders rushed to help Oliver, who was pinned beneath the…
Mamdani Faces Criminal Referrals Over Alleged Illegal Donations New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani faces two criminal referrals after the Coolidge Reagan Foundation accused his campaign of accepting illegal foreign donations. The group filed complaints with the Department of Justice and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, citing possible violations of federal and state election…
Karatu school bus tragedy that claimed 32 children, two teachers, and a driver — one of Tanzania’s darkest moments. The morning of May 6, 2017, remains etched in national memory as a day of heartbreaking loss and collective mourning. The students from Lucky Vincent Primary School in Arusha were traveling to take a mock national…
Most people didn’t enjoy math in school—numbers, fractions, and percentages aren’t exactly easy. Little Johnny was no exception, and his poor multiplication skills got him into trouble. He came home and told his dad, “I got an F in math today.” His dad asked, “What happened?” Johnny explained, “The teacher asked, ‘What’s 3 times 2?’…
The Hidden Beauty of Mourning Cloak Butterfly Eggs I recently discovered strange black geometric patterns on my garden leaves and feared an infestation. Instead, they were the eggs of the Mourning Cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa), laid in clusters that form delicate, lace-like designs — tiny masterpieces of nature. When they hatch, small black caterpillars with…
Nail clippers are a common household item, mainly used to trim nails, but they have other clever uses too—especially with the small round hole at the end. Here are a few surprising ways to use it: Keychain Attachment: “We can put the keychain into the small hole,” allowing the nail clipper to hang securely. This…
Judge Allows Robinson Civilian Clothing in High-Profile Trial Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf ruled that Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, “shall be dressed as one who is presumed innocent” during court appearances. However, Graf denied his request to appear without restraints, citing security concerns. Court and Media Restrictions Graf banned…