A small Nebraska city with less than 900 residents is attracting new faces with a unique incentive – $50,000 in down payment assistance to qualified buyers of newly built homes. Pawnee City’s “Vision 2030” plan aims to revitalize the town, which has seen its population dwindle over the past 50 years. The program is open … Read more
Pope Francis was on the brink of death last month, but doctors say a “miracle” that he survived and is now recovering. The 88-year-old pontiff had pneumonia in both lungs and was at risk of organ damage from treatment. Francis’ closest aides were in tears as his medical team asked for permission to administer more … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s tradition of announcing Eid al-Fitr on a date that may not align with astronomical observations has sparked controversy once again. As Ramadan draws to a close, many Muslims around the world are eager to celebrate, but Saudi authorities have announced that Eid will fall on Sunday, March 30. Astronomers say it is impossible … Read more
Reality TV star and former Bachelor contestant Katie Thurston has spoken out about her stage four breast cancer diagnosis after discovering liver lesions through a PET scan. The 34-year-old was initially diagnosed with stage three invasive ductal carcinoma in February but recently confirmed that her cancer had spread to the liver, placing her at stage … Read more
Four US Army soldiers based in Georgia went missing on Tuesday while operating a M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle during a training exercise near Pabradė, Lithuania. The 70-ton vehicle was found submerged in water and mud. The search has shifted from rescue to a complex recovery mission due to the area’s wet and marshy conditions. … Read more
Amazon is currently featuring huge discounts on Apple Watches, including the Series 10, Ultra 2, and SE models. The Series 10 is $100 off its original price of $399, now available for $299. The Series 10 offers a range of features, including an ECG for monitoring heart health, a built-in fitness tracker, and access to … Read more
The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with their head coach, Taylor Jenkins, just nine games into the season’s final stretch. The move has left fans and analysts alike wondering what the future holds for the team. With a 44-29 record, tied for a top-four seed in the West, the Grizzlies are struggling to find consistency. … Read more
Roki Sasaki’s debut at Dodger Stadium ended in disappointment on Saturday, with the rookie pitcher exiting after 1 2/3 innings due to poor command and control. The young hurler has now walked nine batters in just four career innings, a far cry from his impressive stats in Japan. Sasaki struggled to find the strike zone, … Read more
Measles cases continue to rise in southwest Kansas, with at least 23 people testing positive for the disease since the start of this year. The outbreak has doubled since its first reported case in March, and health officials are urging Kansans to get vaccinated against the highly contagious virus. According to state data, nine out … Read more
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has announced plans to significantly restructure the federal government’s Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), sparking concerns about vaccine promotion and prevention efforts. As part of a broader 20,000 position-cutting plan, OIDP staff will be laid off, with some sources estimating around 60 former employees at … Read more