Pope Leo XIV has declared the poor central to Catholic teaching, urging bishops globally to champion social justice and protect the vulnerable, including migrants. In his first official document, "Dilexi te," he emphasizes the Church's role as a nurturing mother, building bridges where others erect walls. He calls on Christians...
The Department of Energy is reportedly considering terminating an additional 300 clean energy projects valued at over $15.8 billion, building on recent cuts. A leaked list suggests funding for most of the nation's nascent clean hydrogen hubs could be eliminated, alongside significant awards to General Motors for electric vehicle production...
A C-SPAN caller, Samantha, made a tearful appeal to House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday, fearing her medically fragile children could die without vital medication due to a potential government shutdown-induced lapse in military pay. She expressed deep disappointment in her party and the Speaker, emphasizing her husband's active military...
Allegations of a toxic environment and disarray are swirling around Bill Belichick's North Carolina football program, with reports of internal investigations into "leaks" exposing the team's struggles. The Tar Heels, now 2-3, have faced criticism for locker room division and poor communication, compounded by a cornerback coach suspension over...
Apple is rumored to be preparing a wave of new product announcements this October, even as the company's plans for a formal event remain uncertain. Potential reveals could include updated iPad Pro models featuring an M5 chip and dual front cameras, alongside an enhanced Vision Pro with a faster processor...
Justin Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, publicly shared heartfelt prayers and declarations of freedom, strength, and healing for her son on social media. Her emotional post, filled with blessings for his "heart, mind and body," came days after Bieber himself shared his thoughts on human effort and faith, inspired by...
A concerning streak hangs over the Giants as they prepare to face the Eagles on Thursday night. The team has dropped eight consecutive NFC East contests, a grim statistic that marks the NFL's longest current division losing streak and the Giants' worst since the 1975-76 seasons. Hoping to halt this...
Furloughed federal employees are urging Democrats to hold firm against Republicans in the government funding standoff, even as they face mounting financial strain. Workers like James Kirwan and Monica Gorman emphasize the need to protect federal programs and agency autonomy from what they describe as an "unprecedented power grab."...
US auto safety regulators are probing Tesla's "full self-driving" technology following multiple crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received reports of Teslas running red lights and driving the wrong way, with some incidents resulting in injuries. This preliminary investigation could lead to a recall if safety risks...
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, who maintains his innocence in the 2002 murder of his daughter. The court's decision comes as Roberson's legal team argued his conviction, based on a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis, is flawed due to evolving scientific understanding. ...
