A 23-year-old female, Robin Westman, opened fire outside an Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Westman, who had a history of name change from Robert to Robin, used a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, legally purchased recently. Police found additional firearms at related...
The CDC is facing a major shakeup with the firing of Director Susan Monarez less than a month into her role. Four other top officials also resigned. This follows a recent shooting on the CDC campus and comes at a turbulent time for the agency. The departures leave...
Pope Leo XIV's General Audience focused on Jesus' arrest in Gethsemane. He emphasized Jesus' unwavering love and courage in the face of injustice and fear, highlighting his sacrifice not as victimhood but as a selfless act of giving. The Pope explained that even in darkest moments, God's presence...
A Norwegian Boeing 737 experienced a tire explosion shortly after takeoff from Stockholm, Sweden, en route to Paris. The pilots made an emergency landing back in Stockholm with all 181 passengers safely on board. The incident caused tire debris on the runway. While the cause is unknown, potential...
Florida's controversial Everglades immigration detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," is nearly empty, potentially closing within days. This comes despite ongoing legal battles between the state, federal government, and environmental groups. A federal judge ordered the facility's closure by late October, prompting an appeal. The facility, built to...
New COVID-19 vaccines are approved, but only for people 65 and older or younger individuals with health conditions increasing their COVID-19 risk. This change, driven by a shift in the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, creates uncertainty. Pharmacies in some states may not offer the shots due to legal...
Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC director, is being unexpectedly removed from her position. This comes after a shooting at the Atlanta campus on August 8th, which killed a police officer and deeply impacted already low staff morale due to recent budget cuts. The agency is now without a leader...
Nvidia, a major player in the AI boom, reported strong Q2 results, exceeding expectations with $46.7 billion in revenue—a 56% year-on-year increase. They projected $54 billion in Q3 sales. While their stock initially surged 35% this year, recent market jitters and concerns about China sales caused a slight...
Todd Haynes' gay romance film, "De Noche," is being revived after a year-long hiatus. Pedro Pascal is in talks to star alongside Danny Ramirez. The film, set in 1930s Mexico, was previously stalled when Joaquin Phoenix left the production. The project, produced by Killer Films, reunites Haynes...
Pedro Pascal is in talks to star in Todd Haynes' 'De Noche,' a film about a corrupt cop and his lover fleeing 1930s Los Angeles. This comes after Joaquin Phoenix dropped out days before filming last year. The film, already sold internationally, will reunite Pascal with 'Materialists' producer...
