Trump wrote a long post on social media, saying the pope is weak on crime and bad for foreign policy. He did not mention the pope’s name, but he was talking about Pope Leo XIV. Trump said he does not want a pope who thinks Iran can keep nuclear weapons. The former president also criticized
Every few years seems to bring the same worry: major economies can’t handle surprises anymore. The latest worry comes from rising oil prices after the Iran conflict started. World finance chiefs are heading to Washington not just to talk, but because they feel stuck. They admit past solutions don’t
Saudi Arabia has bounced back from recent disruptions to its oil operations, confirming that its massive East-West pipeline is now running at full speed again. The line, which typically carries around seven million barrels each day, had faced temporary slowdowns after unexpected strikes. The country
Connecticut’s lawmakers are quietly pushing big changes to a federal drug discount program that feels more like a business deal than public policy. A last-minute addition to a routine bill quietly expanded the 340B program, letting hospitals buy drugs at extreme discounts—sometimes for a fraction of
Justin Bieber’s surprise Coachella set this year wasn’t your typical festival performance. Instead of a full production, he leaned into nostalgia by playing his old hits straight off YouTube, even recreating a viral 2025 rant where he told paparazzi to back off. The move divided fans—some called it
Spain’s prime minister is packing his bags for Beijing once more, marking his fourth trip to China in just a few years. While many European leaders follow America’s lead on China, he’s sticking to his own path, even when it clashes with U. S. President Trump. Spain sees China as a key partner for gr
When the Iran ceasefire cooled oil prices, markets reacted fast. Stocks in Europe jumped to their biggest single-day gain in years. Bitcoin inched up, but two privacy-focused coins left it behind—Zcash climbed nearly 60% in a week, while Dash rose almost 47%. Most privacy coins moved higher too, but
A father in Ohio is torn over his 43-year-old daughter Patti, who keeps asking family for cash despite her unstable finances. Her two kids go to private school while her live-in boyfriend only pays rent and the couple’s relationship seems to revolve around the children. Patti’s spending habits stand
Many parents trust test scores more than their own kids’ struggles. But scores can hide big gaps. For example, a Texas mom saw her children ace standardized tests every year. Yet her second grader didn’t know what spelling was. Her first grader couldn’t handle simple addition. Their school focused s
A new Netflix show from 2024 is getting attention for being short, funny, and packed with mystery. The series follows three podcasters who visit a small Irish town called Bodkin to dig into a cold case. The town hides secrets, and the trio—an eager American, a sharp journalist, and a curious researc
