Pope Francis’ coffin was closed and sealed in a private ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 25, following over 250,000 people’s final respects to the late pope during three days of public visitation. Cardinal Kevin Farrell led the ceremony, attended by high-ranking officials, relatives, and priests from the Chapter of St. Peter. The … Read more
Research funded by the Cancer Grand Challenges has uncovered a potential link between exposure to the toxin colibactin, produced by some strains of E. coli, and the rise in bowel cancer among under-50s. The study, led by researchers at the University of California San Diego, found that DNA changes caused by colibactin are more common … Read more
Pope Francis, the first pontiff in over a century to forgo grand funeral rites, has chosen a simple wooden coffin and a small niche within the historic Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome. The basilica’s distinctive bell tower stands on one of Rome’s seven ancient hills in Esquilino, a neighborhood that once served as a … Read more
A recent survey by NerdWallet has revealed growing concerns among Americans about the impact of tariffs on daily life. The survey, which received over 2,000 responses, found that 85% of respondents have worries about tariffs. Top concerns include increased prices for everyday necessities and potential recession caused by tariffs. As a result, 87% of Americans … Read more
PK Kemsley, 57 and estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley, has sparked tongues wagging after being spotted locking lips with Shana Wall, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his ex. The 51-year-old British talent manager was seen sharing more than just a few smooches with PK in Beverly … Read more
American Airlines has pulled its 2025 financial forecast due to growing consumer apprehension over an escalating trade war, mirroring its peers. The airline’s CEO, Robert Isom, stated that economic uncertainty has pressured demand and impacted the company’s first-quarter results and second-quarter outlook. The move follows similar withdrawals by other major US airlines, including Southwest Airlines, … Read more
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning in Hennepin County, Minnesota, for allegedly driving while impaired. The Minnesota State Patrol said Peterson was pulled over at 3:20 a.m. after speeding on Highway 77 and 66th Street in Richfield. According to the state patrol, Peterson was driving 83 mph in a 55 … Read more
EA Sports is set to release the latest installment in its College Football series, EA CFB 26, on July 10, 2025, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game will not be available on PC or Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders for the Deluxe Edition allow players to access the game three days early, starting from … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars made a shocking move in the 2025 NFL draft by trading up three spots to select Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall selection. The team sent Nos. 5, 36 (Round 2), and 126 (Round 4) overall to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Nos. 2, 104 (Round … Read more
Big tech stocks drove the S&P 500 higher on Friday, helping it close out a winning week despite market volatility. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% to add to its three-day rally, while the Nasdaq composite jumped 1.3%. Alphabet’s strong earnings report and Nvidia’s chip-making success contributed to the gains. However, not all stocks performed well. … Read more