A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for
Some headaches last all day and ignore medicine. Doctors say a few of these pains come from nerves that feel squeezed by nearby tissue or muscle. These are called trigger‑site headaches. When the occipital nerve in the back of the neck is squeezed, pain starts behind the neck and spreads to one s
The Victory Bar & Grill in West Berlin is now owned by a new group. Husband‑and‑wife team Andy and Loukia Likogiannis sold the spot, a move confirmed by restaurant broker Bielat Santore & Company. The place has long been a favorite for sports fans and casual diners. It features 50 big TVs,
Smilegate Hope Studio, led by Chair Kwon Hyuk‑bin, teamed up with Jongkim Design Studio to give a much‑needed makeover to Smile House No. 6, a shelter for children who lack basic support. The old building in Seongnam was riddled with electrical fire risks, leaking pipes, bad airflow and no private r
Aurora’s 32nd Sports Festival kicked off with a burst of energy at Phillips Park, where middle schoolers from 14 local schools gathered to compete in a wide array of games. The event, organized by the city’s Youth Services Division, draws more than a thousand students and a similar number of volunte
The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed
The show that many call the best comedy on TV is heading to its final chapter, and it’s getting better. “Hacks” has already earned a near‑perfect rating, but the last season shows why it’s still worth watching. The series takes a sharp look at Hollywood through the eyes of two stand‑up comics fro
Rent control in Worcester has become a shouting match, with one side saying housing is a right and the other warning that any rule will kill growth. The real issue is how landlords treat apartments: as long‑term homes or quick profits. The upcoming ballot question only touches buildings with five o
Walking is good for health, but how many steps a day do you really need to keep the weight off? A recent study shows that 8, 500 steps a day is enough to stay lean after dieting. The idea of walking ten thousand steps came from a 1960s ad in Japan, not science. Researchers looked at people
For years, the Supreme Court has quietly gained more influence in US politics than its founders ever planned. Now it sits in the middle of fiery debates, often making decisions that lean heavily conservative while handling issues that should be settled by elected leaders. Some argue that Democrats m
