Pope Leo XIV: The Surprising Financial Details of the First American Pope’s Position In an unprecedented moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks a historic shift, as Pope Leo becomes the first-ever American to assume the papacy. His election [...]

A recent survey suggests a potential shift in voter preferences for a future Senate primary in New York, with a younger candidate significantly outpacing a long-serving incumbent in a hypothetical matchup. The poll, conducted among likely primary voters in New York, shows the younger challenger leading by 19 percentage points over the veteran senator. The [...]

Washington, D.C. — A renewed effort is underway in the United States to reduce the cost of prescription medications, as federal officials prepare to revisit a proposal that would align certain drug prices with the lower rates found in other developed countries. According to individuals familiar with the matter, the proposal—known as a “most favored [...]

NOTE:VIDEO AT THE END OF ARTICLE.   Pope Leo: The First American Pope and His Historic Address in English In an unprecedented moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo, made history as the first American to ascend to the papacy. Elected as the 267th pontiff on Thursday, [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear multiple appeals involving state election laws and firearm regulations, allowing lower court rulings to stand. One case involved a legal effort to revive two state-level voting laws that had been struck down by a state supreme court. The laws restricted same-day voter registration and limited ballot collection [...]

Note:Video of new pope at the end of article. 1. From Black Smoke to White Smoke: The Conclave Unfolds 1.1 The Initial Days of the Conclave The papal election began on May 7, 2025, as 115 cardinal electors under the age of 80 were sealed inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. In accordance with centuries-old tradition, [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on the Trump Administration’s Transgender Military Ban: A Legal and Cultural Milestone In a highly significant ruling, the U States Supreme Court recently delivered a decision in favor of the Trump administration’s controversial transgender military ban, marking a decisive moment in the ongoing legal battle over the rights of transgender [...]

Charley Scalies, known for his endearing roles on hit HBO series “The Sopranos” and “The Wire,” passed away last week. He was 84. The tough-talking Italian actor passed away at a Pennsylvania nursing home, according to his family. Scalies had been living at the Phoenixville facility while undergoing extended care for Alzheimer’s, his daughter Anne [...]

The length and form of our fingernails, among other things, all reveal something about who we are, but the lines on our palms are the most significant (at least in the context of palmistry). It’s known as palm reading, and a great deal can be revealed by those little lines. The Life line, the Head [...]

Libs of TikTok made a stunning discovery that could lead to New York Attorney General Letitia James facing charges for her failure to comply with Trump’s executive orders banning transgender surgeries for minors. Despite Trump’s decisive action to end these surgeries, Letitia James still informs minors that they have the right to elective transgender surgeries. [...]

Levita Almuete Ferrer, 64, of Montgomery Village, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to embezzling more than $650,000 from the U.S. State Department over a two-year period. The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Brockschmidt of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Inspector General, and Deputy [...]

Walmart is closing 22 retail locations across the US this year, including four in Chicago, due to poor financial performance. The company confirmed the closure of its Brook Road Neighborhood Market in Richmond, Virginia, on July 28. Walmart spokesperson Felicia McCranie expressed gratitude to customers for their support. These closures are part of Walmart’s efforts [...]

The Day My Husband’s Secrets Unraveled You never think your life will turn into one of those dramatic stories you read about. But then it happens, and you’re left standing in the rubble of what you thought was your perfect life. For me, that moment came on a seemingly ordinary day at my massage studio—the [...]

The response from the United Kingdom was swift and pointed. British veterans and military figures condemned Vance’s comments, highlighting the 636 British soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prominent veterans, including Johnny Mercer and Andy McNab, criticized Vance for his perceived lack of respect toward allied forces. Former military leaders, such as [...]

Part I – A Morning Like Any Other It was Wednesday, January 15, 2025—an unremarkable date on the calendar, yet one that would etch itself into my memory forever. Dawn had barely tinted the sky when I shook my husband, Matt, awake with a gentle, “Good morning, love.” Our two children, Lily (8) and Noah [...]