Pope Francis has issued a stark warning against excessive online scrolling, which he refers to as “brain rot” or *putrefazione cerebrale*. The cardinal-designate, 88 years old, addressed thousands of writers and journalists at the Jubilee of the World of Communications in Rome. He emphasized that social media addiction is eroding higher human values by filling … Read more
The McDonald’s All-American teams have revealed their rosters, featuring two prominent Louisville-area athletes. Sacred Heart standout ZaKiyah Johnson is part of the girls’ East Team, while Notre Dame commit Leah Macy joins her on the same team in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, UofL men’s basketball recruit Mikel Brown Jr., a five-star prospect who recently announced his commitment … Read more
The European Union (EU) renewed sanctions against Russia and agreed on measures to lift some of the sanctions imposed on Syria during its conflict. At an EU foreign ministers meeting, leaders called for a unified approach to address U.S. President Donald Trump’s “divide and rule” policy, which analysts describe as a strategy to weaken Europe … Read more
** The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has quickly earned my approval as a top-of-the-line smartphone. Its standout features include a superior ultrawide camera, advanced AI capabilities, and refined design elements. The ultrawide lens captures stunning detail, even in challenging lighting conditions. In one photo of Peebles the cat, I noticed fine textures in his fur … Read more
AOL, a well-known media platform, has integrated into Yahoo’s digital ecosystem as part of the Yahoo family of brands. The company manages its own properties, including Yahoo and AOL, along with its advertising services, Yahoo Advertising. Users have control over their data preferences through a cookie policy, accessible via links on relevant sites and apps. … Read more
The first case of bird flu, a highly contagious avian influenza virus (HPAI), was detected on a poultry farm in Lehigh County, near Philadelphia. Officials confirmed the infection through tests at the state’s Diagnostic Laboratory System and later at the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has quarantined the infected flock … Read more
The vote for this week’s high school boys basketball player of the week is heating up, with standout players from Briarcrest Christian, Central, Collierville, Harding Academy, and Memphis Home Education Association all in the running. Sean Adubato, a key figure at Briarcrest Christian, has been leading the charge, earning the attention of fans across these … Read more
Jeremy Allen White is set to star and executive produce a Netflix adaptation of André Aciman’s novel *Enigma Variations*. The project, currently in development at the streaming platform, follows White’s successful roles in FX’s *The Bear* and Showtime’s *Shameless*, among other projects. Previously, White contributed to Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer’s critically acclaimed *Call Me … Read more
“The U.S. military has recently conducted rescue training off Florida’s coast to prepare for astronauts retrieved from maritime environments during increased space travel. A joint task force, including units like the 204th Airlift Squadron and the 308th Rescue Squadron, practiced airdrops in an offshore area over four days, simulating real-world recovery operations. Maj. Ryan Schieber … Read more
Retro Remake has announced preorder availability for its highly anticipated SuperStation One console, a custom FPGA machine designed as a next-generation successor to the original PlayStation. Available in black, gray, and translucent blue, the system starts at $149.99 (sold out) with a $225 standard edition priced at $179.99. The SuperStation One features a PS One-like … Read more