Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes when he is laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, a fourth-century church in Rome’s Esquilino district. The decision was made after Pope Francis had a vision from the Virgin Mary, requesting that she … Read more
India has suspended a major treaty governing water sharing of six rivers in the Indus basin between the two countries, following a horrific attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty allocated three eastern rivers to India and 80% of the western ones to Pakistan. However, India is now accusing Pakistan of backing cross-border … Read more
President Trump’s tariff proposals have caused mortgage rates to fluctuate wildly between 6.5% and 7%. Housing experts warn that the direction of mortgage rates is uncertain due to various wildcards, including recession risks, inflation, and trade policies. “The fact that [President Trump] has been very impulsive with his statements and actions has made mortgage rates … Read more
Doom: The Dark Ages game director Hugo Martin has shared a new, premium single-player campaign that promises an immersive experience with 22 levels of incredible first-person shooter combat, gameplay innovations like the Shield Saw and flail, and an action-packed story to carry players through to the finish. One of the standout features of Doom: The … Read more
Thewest.com.au is the go-to news source for West Australians, offering unlimited access to its digital content. The website has several subscription plans to suit different needs. West Australians can subscribe to get the latest news and updates at just $8 per week, paid every four weeks. This option offers a minimum cost of $32 over … Read more
Get ready for a jam-packed week on GeForce NOW. The cloud gaming platform is bringing back some classic titles and introducing new ones to its lineup. On Thursday, members can expect to find several surprise releases. GeForce NOW’s first release this week is the remastered version of Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. This timeless … Read more
Pope Francis’ death has left many shopkeepers around Vatican City mourning the ordinary person they knew, not just the head of the Catholic Church. The Argentine pontiff was a regular customer at various shops, including an ice cream maker and an optician. Store owners shared fond memories of Francis, who would often give gifts to … Read more
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain, known as H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, has crossed into US dairy cattle through a single spillover event from a wild bird, raising pandemic concerns. The virus, which is also found in other animals such as poultry and raccoons, has adapted to mammals, infecting cats and birds as well. Genetic … Read more
Social Security is facing a financial crisis that could leave millions of Americans without adequate income when they retire. Currently, about 67 million Americans receive benefits from the program, with nearly US$1.4 trillion in benefits paid out annually. The program’s trust funds hold around $2.7 trillion but are expected to be depleted by 2035. If … Read more
Russia launched a new barrage of deadly air attacks on Ukraine as the Easter ceasefire came to an end, killing at least three people and wounding several in the southern region of Kherson. The US is pushing for a deal between Moscow and Kyiv to end the three-year conflict, with the latest proposal including recognition … Read more