Pope Leo XIV to be formally installed as pontiff during May 18 Mass
Pope Leo XVI, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, held the first Mass of his papacy in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning, but that service was not open to the public.
Day: May 9, 2025
Bulgarian woman in Russian spy ring is no George Blake, Old Bailey told
Katrin Ivanova’s barrister says her sentence should reflect her admin duties and not equate her with ‘classic spy cases’ A woman said to be “chief minion” in a ring of Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia in Britain should not be treated like Geor…
The U.S. and China are set for icebreaker trade talks. Here’s what to expect
Both sides have been looking for pathway to de-escalation, as the economic toll of tariffs have become increasingly difficult to ignore.
Trump’s failed Surgeon General pick lands on her feet with a job at RFK Jr’s HHS
Janette Nesheiwat’s nomination was pulled after her education credentials came under scrutiny and a Trump ally criticized her endorsement of the Covid vaccine.
Progressive outreach, traditional doctrine? Where Pope Leo XIV stands on the key issues
Pope Leo XIV has been described as a potential bridge-builder for a divided Catholic Church, likely to pursue parts of his predecessor’s progressive agenda while reaching out to disgruntled conservatives. From his stance on women’s roles in the Church…
UN agencies warn Israel plans for aid distribution endanger lives in Gaza
International aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the devastated Palestinian territory.
Patio produce: How to grow more food in less space — PHOTOS
There is nothing quite like biting into a sun-ripened strawberry grown in your own yard. Beyond the unbeatable flavor and satisfaction, homegrown produce is often more nutritious than store-bought, helps trim grocery bills and slashes your carbon footp…
AI-Generated ‘Slop’ Threatens Internet Ecosystem, Researchers Warn
Researchers are sounding alarms about the proliferation of AI-generated content — dubbed “slop” — that may be overwhelming the internet’s human-created material. Fil Menczer, distinguished professor of informatics at Indiana University, who has studi…
First white South Africans to arrive in America despite Trump’s refugee freeze
The assertion that minority white South Africans face discrimination from the Black majority has been echoed by Trump’s white South African-born ally Elon Musk
Houthi missile fire triggers air raid sirens across central Israel
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