The Catholic Church has denounced the online sale of Carlo Acutis’ relics, sparking concerns over the misuse of sacred objects. As Acutis prepares to become Italy’s first millennial saint, his shrine in Assisi has drawn hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. Relics are typically small fragments of a saint’s body or clothing authenticated by ecclesiastical authorities … Read more
US President Donald Trump has declared a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the US. This move is part of Trump’s campaign promise to raise US taxes on foreign goods to narrow the gap with the tariffs other countries unfairly … Read more
SMU announced Adia Barnes as its new head coach earlier today. Shortly after, University of Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois released a statement thanking Barnes for her nine seasons and impact on the program. Now, the focus shifts to finding Barnes’ replacement. Reed-Francois has operated in a pattern similar to Barnes, often hiring individuals she … Read more
Mobility loss is often associated with aging, but it’s not inevitable. With simple, intentional movement habits, you can maintain your mobility and stay functional as you grow older. The key is to move smarter, not longer. Most people believe that maintaining flexibility requires long, tedious stretching routines. However, this isn’t the case. By incorporating small, … Read more
Celebrities Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Maria Shriver are among those eagerly awaiting the finale of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus. Ahead of the April 6 season 3 finale, Posey revealed that she “forgot who died” during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Posey plays Victoria Ratliff in the show, which has a history … Read more
Tate Frazier of The Ringer joins J. Kyle Mann to break down the Final Four. They discussed Houston’s incredible comeback against Duke and Florida’s hard-fought win over Auburn. Additionally, they previewed the national championship matchup between the two teams, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament season. Source: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/one-shining-podcast-with-tate-frazier/2025/04/06/final-four-rapid-reactions-houston-solves-the-duke-problem-and-florida-ends-auburns-season
Deep beneath the North American continent, scientists have discovered a remarkable geological process where the roots of the continent are slowly eroding in blobs of rock. This phenomenon, known as “cratonic thinning,” is driven by the remnants of an ancient tectonic plate and provides a rare opportunity to observe this process in real time. Lead … Read more
The Tennessee Titans have effectively sent a message to the Jacksonville Jaguars that Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward is likely to be their top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Titans cancelled Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ upcoming private workout, citing they had already seen enough from him at his Pro Day. According to … Read more
For over forty years, astronomers have been puzzled by X-rays emitted by the white dwarf at the center of the Helix Nebula. A typical component of stars, white dwarfs don’t usually emit X-rays. However, observations using the Chandra and other X-ray telescopes have consistently detected X-ray signals from this location. A recent study provides a … Read more
Billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman is set to appear before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on April 9 for a confirmation hearing. The Trump administration’s pick to lead NASA has flown in space twice, financing his own missions on SpaceX rockets and spacecraft. His nomination comes as NASA faces challenges such … Read more