Pope Francis’s death has sparked largely positive feelings among US adults, with 53% describing him as either a very good pope or one of the best. This is significantly higher than the 15% who viewed his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, positively in 2013. Catholics are more optimistic about Francis’s legacy, with 67% calling him very … Read more
Israeli air strikes on a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza killed 10 people, with Israel claiming it targeted militants operating within the complex. The attack is part of a month-long escalation of violence that has killed over 1,600 Palestinians and displaced hundreds of thousands. The Israeli military said Hamas and allied group Islamic Jihad … Read more
A new twin study has identified two specific strains of bacteria that may be associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). The researchers, led by a team from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, found that people with MS tend to have higher levels of Eisenbergiella tayi and Lachnoclostridium in their gut … Read more
A series of powerful earthquakes struck near Istanbul, Turkey, causing widespread panic and prompting residents to evacuate apartment blocks. At 12:49 local time, a 6.2-magnitude quake hit the Sea of Marmara, triggering tremors in neighboring provinces and the city of Izmir. The earthquake triggered scores of aftershocks, but so far, there have been no major … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, putting a dent in the largest single-month forecast change seen by S&P Global Mobility. The US has maintained its universal 10% tariff on all imports since April 3, which includes auto parts and vehicles. While the situation remains dynamic, S&P Global Mobility has … Read more
A team of scientists from South Africa and the UK has developed a new framework to rapidly assess changes in global insect biodiversity. This comes as insect populations face unprecedented declines worldwide, raising urgent questions about causes, urgency of action, and the future of ecosystems. The researchers highlight alarming yet poorly understood trends affecting insect … Read more
Oblivion Remastered, the reimagined version of Bethesda’s 2006 RPG, has left many fans and industry experts in awe. According to senior game designer Bruce Nesmith, who worked on the original, the remaster is so impressive that it doesn’t do justice to its own name. “I was assuming this was going to be a texture update,” … Read more
A team of researchers has identified what appears to be a lost geological plate beneath the North American craton, causing erosion from below. The discovery challenges traditional views on unchanging continental rock, which scientists think should have remained stable over billions of years. Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/north-america-may-be-dripping-away-deep-under-the-midwest
Orlando Magic physicality on Jayson Tatum has sparked controversy, with veteran Celtics player Al Horford expressing his outrage over the play. The star forward fell hard on his right wrist after a collision in mid-air while driving for a dunk, but remained in the game. Horford believes the Magic were too aggressive and said he’s … Read more
The White House is weighing whether to support raising taxes on Americans earning more than $1 million per year as part of the 2025 tax legislation. However, the concept faces significant opposition from longtime allies of President Donald Trump and many congressional Republicans. According to two administration officials and three other people briefed on the … Read more