Pope Francis has dissolved the Sodalitium of Christian Life (SCV), a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, after years of attempts at reform and a Vatican investigation. The investigation found sexual abuse by its founder, financial mismanagement by its leaders, and spiritual abuse by top members. The SCV confirmed the dissolution in a statement, which was conveyed to … Read more
Scientists have made a promising breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease. A new mouse study published in Science Translational Medicine found that inhaling xenon gas can activate brain cells called microglia, which break down plaques and reduce inflammation associated with the neurodegenerative disease. The researchers, from Washington University in St. Louis and Brigham and Women’s Hospital … Read more
A new study from the Silent Spring Institute reveals that nearly one-third of Americans have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water. The research found that 27% of public water systems serving over 97 million people had detectable levels of at least one unregulated chemical. The study highlights a significant disparity in exposure … Read more
A technical issue has caused a music streaming platform to malfunction, leaving users unable to access their content. The problem, which affects both mobile and desktop apps, resulted in an error message reading “NaN / NaN” appearing on the platform’s homepage. Users have reported being locked out of their accounts with similar errors when attempting … Read more
The Indianapolis Colts have hired Lou Anarumo, formerly the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals, to lead their defense under head coach Shane Steichen. Anarumo joins the Colts after being fired by the Bengals on January 6, following a season where the team’s defense ranked 25th in the league. The Bengals’ defense allowed 348.3 yards … Read more
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman came close to making history on Monday night, but ultimately fell short of becoming the first Black coach to capture a college title at the highest level. The loss to Ohio State marked a disappointing end to his national championship aspirations. Freeman, who is African American and was hired in 2021, … Read more
Bob Dylan’s original typewritten lyrics for his hit song “Mr. Tambourine Man” have sold at auction for over £417,000. The two-page lyric sheet, which features Dylan’s annotations and changes made to the text on the typewriter, is a rare glimpse into the songwriter’s creative process. The lyrics were written by Al Aronowitz, a close friend … Read more
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has declared a state of emergency in response to deadly attacks by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in the northeast. The measure, which enables the executive branch to pass certain kinds of legislation without congressional approval for three months, was announced on Monday after at least 80 people were killed in … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to fuel the technology sector, with semiconductor stocks benefiting from its growth. However, quantum computing has emerged as the latest “shiny object” in AI, sparking interest among investors. Recent trends in the market suggest that shares of companies like IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, and Rigetti Computing have seen significant run-ups, with these … Read more
Several high-profile performers will take the stage to celebrate Donald Trump’s inauguration weekend in Washington D.C. The lineup includes country superstars Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, rocker Kid Rock, and rapper Nelly. Carrie Underwood was set to perform with the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club before opting for a … Read more