William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at 89. His contributions were immense, yet he remained humble. He led the charge against smallpox, a disease now eradicated thanks to human effort. Foege's work didn't stop there. He served as the director of the Centers for Disease Cont
William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at his Atlanta home. He was 89. His work was crucial in wiping out smallpox in the 1970s, a massive win for global health. Later, he led the U. S. response to the early AIDS crisis as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve
William & Mary has just opened a shiny new building for science and tech students. It's called the Integrated Science Center 4, and it's part of a bigger plan to boost research and learning. The building is a big deal because it's the first new school in 50 years! The new building is home to comput
Williams F1 Team has decided to skip the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown. This event is a chance for teams to test their new cars before the main pre-season testing in Bahrain. The shakedown runs from January 26 to 30 at the Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya. It offers extra track time to help teams adjust t
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, wrapped up the 2025 Holy Year with a strong message against materialism and prejudice. This special year saw over 33 million visitors to Rome, marking a significant moment in the Church's history. The Jubilee started under Pope Francis in
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, made waves early in his papacy with a powerful message on Pentecost Sunday. He emphasized the importance of openness and love, urging people to overcome prejudices and fears of those who are different. His words resonated deeply, especially in a world grappling with r
Pope Leo made headlines this Christmas with a powerful sermon that didn't shy away from politics. In his first Christmas address, he spoke about the tough life in Gaza, comparing it to Jesus' humble birth. He asked, \"How can we ignore the tents in Gaza, battling rain and cold? \" This is a big deal
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on a rainy Wednesday night. He spoke to the thousands of people who couldn't fit inside the basilica for his first Christmas Eve Mass. The crowd was soaked, but their spirits were high. Leo thanked them for their dedication and bravery in
Pope Leo XIV, the first U. S. pope, made his debut Christmas speech to a crowd of 26, 000 people. He stood on the loggia above St. Peter's Square, delivering the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" address. This speech is a summary of the world's struggles. The pope emphasized the importance of empathy and
Pope Leo, the first pope from the United States, delivered a powerful message during a Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. He emphasized that rejecting the poor and strangers is like turning away from God. This idea was central to his sermon, which drew parallels between the birth of Jesus i
