Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a special Mass for the Care of Creation in the gardens of Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday, July 9. The mass, attended by around 50 people involved in the environmental center Borgo Laudato Si’, was a mix of liturgical old and new, featuring key portions in the ancient language of Latin. The … Read more
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s long-awaited update for its Storybook Vale expansion has finally arrived. The new content includes two new characters: Princess Aurora and Maleficent, who are now available to befriend in the game. Players will have to stop the villainous duo’s nefarious plots to save the valley. The update also brings a range of new … Read more
US President Donald Trump has denied knowing who ordered a pause in shipments of defensive weapons to Ukraine. Last week, he approved more defensive weapons to be sent to Kyiv, stating that he didn’t know who halted the shipment. When asked about the pause, Trump said he hasn’t thought about it, as his focus is … Read more
Chinese animated film “Ne Zha 2”, which became the highest-grossing film of 2025 and the highest-grossing animated film of all time, will be released in English dubbed version in the US this summer. The film, which follows a young demon orb’s journey to save the world, will screen in theaters across North America, Canada, Australia, … Read more
Astronomers have long puzzled over the source of mysterious X-ray flashes, or fast-X-ray transients (FXTs), which have been detected in distant galaxies for decades. A new study has revealed that these bursts of X-radiation are caused by failed gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) from massive stars. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, used data from … Read more
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, is expected to harm the environment and increase energy costs for Americans. The bill slashes incentives for wind and solar energy, batteries, electric cars, and home efficiency, while expanding subsidies for fossil fuels and biofuels. This decision contradicts strong public … Read more
Royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William are parting ways with a trusted staffer after over 15 years of service. Natasha Archer, who has been Kate’s personal assistant since 2010, is leaving Kensington Palace to start her own private consultancy. Archer began working for the royal couple when both were just 43 and quickly became … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ended its emergency response for H5N1 bird flu, reporting only monthly cases combined with influenza activity. However, the World Health Organization reports 964 cases and 466 deaths from bird flu in 24 countries since January 2025. Despite reduced reported cases in the US, experts warn … Read more
US Treasury yields dropped significantly on Wednesday as most Federal Reserve officials signaled a likelihood of rate cuts in the near future. The 10-year yield fell nearly 8 basis points to 4.342%, while the 30-year bond yield declined by 7 basis points to 4.873%. The 2-year Treasury yield also decreased by 5 basis points, reaching … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has been granted a permit to run methane gas generators at its datacenter in Memphis, Tennessee. The Shelby County Health Department approved the permit for 15 machines on Wednesday, sparking outrage from local community leaders and environmental groups. The generators, which were initially set up without permission, will be … Read more