The new American pope has spoken out against harsh immigration tactics, war in Iran and violence, urging leaders to welcome strangers. He also called on the world to pray for forgiveness, a message that fits his role as head of the Catholic Church. In response, former President Trump blasted h
The state has many strengths. Beautiful landscapes, a mix of cultures and natural resources, and people who are friendly and hardworking. Because of these assets, a plan to stop progress would have to be long‑term. One simple way to drag the state down is to ignore its problems. If leaders do nothi
Washington, D. C. will host a unique gathering in late April as more than five hundred Christian leaders and Hollywood personalities come together to read the entire Bible aloud. The event, called America Reads the Bible, runs from April 19 to 25 at the Museum of the Bible and celebrates the United
In the Iguaçu National Park, researchers collected blood from 73 coatis across three locations. They used PCR tests to look for DNA from several tick‑borne bacteria and parasites: Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Borrelia, and piroplasms. Almost half of the animals—about 48%—showed Anaplasma DNA, while n
A new play about chocolate makes its way to North Little Rock’s Argenta Contemporary Theatre, where actors bring Roald Dahl’s tale to life with fresh music and lively staging. The show runs in the evenings from late April through early May, with special rush tickets available on the day of performa
The 1980s television stars Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas have confirmed that they are now a couple, ending a long history of public relationships for both actors. A reality television personality known as Dr. Pimple Popper experienced a serious health incident while filming, with medical rep
New research shows that finding mold inside a house can make symptoms worse for people who already react to dust mites. The study looked at patients with confirmed allergies to house dust mites and compared their health records with whether mold was present in their homes. Results revealed a c
Families across Iran are juggling remote learning for their children while managing jobs, all under the shadow of a fragile ceasefire that ended airstrikes but left daily life unsettled. A finance manager in Tehran now brings her 7‑year‑old son to the office, where he attends online classes while
Polish lawmakers again could not lift a presidential veto that blocks an important crypto regulation bill, keeping the country in a prolonged debate about how to manage digital assets. The vote that took place on Friday required 263 approvals, but only 243 members of parliament voted against the vet
The next book by Vice President J. D. Vance is stirring a quiet but fierce debate inside the administration. Vance, who talks openly about his Catholic faith, finds himself and other church‑faith officials walking a tightrope after the president’s harsh comments about Pope Leo XIV. The president’
