Reflection on Christ’s Sacrifice and the Call to Renewal For our sake, Christ bore the weight of sin (cf. 2 Cor 5:21), as the Father placed on Him the burden of our faults. Pope Benedict XVI called this a “turning of God against Himself” (Deus Caritas Est 12), a sign of divine love that embraces even enemies…
Judge Orders DHS to Remove Posts About Rep. McIver Case Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posts about Rep. LaMonica McIver’s alleged assault on federal officers have been deleted after a federal judge ruled they could unfairly influence her ongoing case. McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, was charged in May with assaulting ICE agents during a visit to the Delaney…
Meghan Markle Shares First Public Photo of Daughter Lilibet Meghan Markle surprised fans by posting the first-ever public photo of her 4-year-old daughter, Lilibet Diana, on Instagram — a rare look into the Sussex family’s private life. In the picture, Lilibet stands in a sunlit garden wearing a white dress and holding daisies. Her red…
Hochul Hesitant on Mamdani’s $700M Free Bus Plan Governor Kathy Hochul voiced hesitation about Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s $700 million proposal to make New York City buses free, warning it could strain state finances. Speaking at the SOMOS retreat in Puerto Rico, she cited recent MTA funding as a reason for caution. Mamdani, a progressive Democrat,…
What should have been the joyful start of a new life ended in death and deception in the hills of Shillong, India. On May 20, businessman Raja Raghuvanshi arrived in the scenic city for his honeymoon with his new wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. Days later, he was found dead, his body decomposing in a remote canyon—stripped…
The Lasting Legacy of Storage Wars In reality TV’s ever-changing world, few shows captured hearts like Storage Wars. What began as people “bidding on abandoned storage units” became a global hit, blending discovery, rivalry, and human connection. More Than Entertainment Beyond the thrill of auctions, the show revealed “stories of resilience, ambition, personal struggle, and redemption.” Fans watched everyday people…
What Is Almondsexuality? Keeping up with new identity terms can be tricky in today’s fast-changing world. One of the latest is “almondsexuality,” a label that helps people describe their patterns of attraction more precisely. Meaning and Definition According to Wikipedia, “almondsexuality refers to experiencing primary attraction to male-aligned and androgynous-aligned genders, with occasional or minor attraction to female-aligned…
Celebrate Your Birthday with Free Food Birthdays aren’t just about cake—they’re about “free food!” Many restaurants offer tasty treats to make your day extra special. Breakfast & Coffee Perks Start your morning with “free pancakes at IHOP” or a “Grand Slam at Denny’s.” Coffee lovers can grab a “free drink of any size at Starbucks” or a “free medium beverage” from Dunkin’ Donuts. Lunch…
The family was en route for a surgery young Miguel was scheduled to undergo. What began as a hopeful journey for healing ended in unimaginable sorrow, leaving the community in shock and mourning. At around 7 a.m., the family’s car veered off the road and crashed into a stream near Sítio Piripiri. The water, about…
What “Berrisual” Means — and Why It’s Gaining Attention Online** A new identity term, berrisual**, is emerging across online queer spaces like Reddit, Tumblr, and LGBTQ+ wikis. It describes people who are attracted to women and feminine or androgynous genders, but only rarely to men or masculine genders. As one Urban Dictionary entry explains, it refers to…