Papua New Guinea has declared a polio outbreak, prompting an immediate vaccination campaign to combat the highly infectious disease. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that if left unaddressed, the outbreak could spread beyond the country’s borders. According to WHO representative Sevil Huseynova, less than half of the population is immunised against polio, which has … Read more
President Donald Trump visited one of the world’s largest mosques in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, a gesture that has raised eyebrows given his past comments on Muslims. The US president removed his shoes as he arrived, adhering to Islamic customs and marking an apparent first for him. This display of cultural sensitivity comes after a … Read more
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has signed a six-year contract extension worth $279.346 million, with an average annual salary of $45.057 million. While this figure may seem generous at first glance, it’s essential to examine the deal’s structure and potential implications. The true value of the contract will be revealed over time, but several … Read more
San Luis Obispo County is facing tough decisions due to reduced state and federal funding. Critical homeless services are under threat, prompting officials to rely on community partners to maintain vital services. The county will reassess its budget at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20, ahead of formal hearings in June. A new … Read more
Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed a core teaching of the Catholic Church on Friday, stating that family is founded on the “stable union between a man and a woman.” This stance aligns with traditional Catholic doctrine. However, some Chicago Catholics, including Katherine Abel, co-founder of Affirmed, a ministry welcoming LGBTQ+ individuals, expressed disappointment that Pope Leo … Read more
Kristen Stewart made her highly anticipated directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday night, and it was a momentous occasion for the actress. The Chronology of Water, a film adapted from Melissa Scott Lincoln’s memoir, premiered to a standing ovation that lasted four-and-a-half minutes. Stewart beamed with pride as she hugged her cast … Read more
A strong solar flare erupted from the Sun on May 14 at 4:25 a.m. ET, according to NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. The X2.7 classification indicates this is an extremely intense flare. Solar flares are powerful energy bursts that can affect Earth’s communication systems, power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts. To … Read more
Health officials in Adams County have warned residents that three bats have tested positive for rabies. The infected bats were found in the northwest, east, and southwest parts of the county. Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the nervous system of humans and animals. It can be transmitted through bites, scratches, or saliva from … Read more
Kristen Stewart sat down with actress Kim Gordon at Hyde Beach ahead of her directorial debut “The Chronology of Water” premiere at Cannes. The film, which Stewart has been working on since 2018, tackles difficult themes and secrets often hidden from women. Stewart discussed the challenges she faced in making the film, citing a lack … Read more
Quarterback Caleb Williams considered skipping the NFL draft altogether due to his concerns about joining the Chicago Bears. The forthcoming book “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback” reveals that Williams’ father, Carl, went to great lengths to find a way around the league’s collective bargaining agreement to give his son more control over his … Read more