Vatican City, March 19, 2025 – Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, denied that he discussed the possibility of Pope Francis’ resignation during his recent visits to the pontiff while hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Parolin addressed the pope’s health and ability to lead the Catholic Church, stating that he should follow medical … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback coach Mike Tomlin has long admired Aaron Rodgers, who led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl victory over the Steelers in 2011. However, their interactions have been limited due to Tomlin’s infamous timeout call against Rodgers during a game last season. Rodgers met with the Steelers on Friday, gathering information … Read more
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will make its second close pass to the sun, repeating a record-breaking journey that showcases its speed and agility. The probe is set to fly within 3.8 million miles of the scorching sun on Saturday, narrowly surpassing its previous closest approach. Launched in 2018, Parker has been designed to capture data … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are divided over the prospect of signing veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers as their next leader, with most expressing concerns about his age and potential distraction. Despite spending six hours at the team’s training facility, Rodgers left without a deal, but sources indicate that parameters for a contract are in place. Fans like … Read more
Nike Inc., the sportswear company, led the decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, dropping more than 5% amid growing concerns over tariffs’ impact on stocks and costs. According to FactSet data, FedEx Corp. also suffered significant losses, down almost 7%, making it one of the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 index. Experts warn … Read more
The ocean covers nearly three-quarters of our planet, but mapping its depths is a daunting task. Currently, only about 25% of the ocean floor has been mapped. To address this issue, an international project called Seabed 2030 aims to create the clearest-ever picture of the seabed by 2030. The project was launched in 2017 with … Read more
The US stock market closed with a small gain on Friday, snapping a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Complex rose 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5%. President Trump’s willingness to be flexible in trade negotiations with trading partners boosted the markets. However, investors remain cautious due to concerns over … Read more
Israel has ordered a significant expansion of its ground operation in Gaza, seizing more territory while evacuating Palestinians. Nearly 600 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza this week alone. The expansion comes as the Israeli army seeks to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that if Hamas … Read more
Chicago postal workers and elected officials rallied against President Donald Trump’s plans to cut workers and funding from the federal mail service, warning of potential privatization and devastating effects on rural communities. Critics say Trump wants to turn over administration of the US Postal Service to his Commerce Department, a move seen as a step … Read more
Astronomers are eagerly anticipating a rare solar alignment this weekend, but casual observers will not be able to spot it. Venus will pass between Earth and the sun on Saturday during an inferior conjunction, making it extremely difficult to see without specialized equipment and expert eyes. The alignment occurs about every 19 months due to … Read more