Patients with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis face a noticeably higher chance of developing cancer within the first year after their diagnosis. Italian researchers studied more than 356, 000 people and found a 32 % rise in cancer odds during that early period.
Bitcoin surged 3% to $69, 120 on Monday after traders returned from Easter and felt hopeful about a possible Iran ceasefire. The rise pushed the largest crypto past its last week’s peak and forced $196 million in short bets to liquidate within 24 hours. Ethereum led the climb, gaining 3. 7% to $2,
Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral filled to overflowing on Easter Sunday as crowds gathered for a special service. The mood inside contrasted sharply with the day’s earlier events. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, had just delivered a global message urging people to reject violence and embrac
Michigan’s basketball coach Dusty May won’t be leaving for North Carolina anytime soon. Despite rumors swirling for days, May chose to stay with the Wolverines after their strong season ended in a championship matchup against UConn. He’s not the only one turning down Carolina—their coaching search k
The 2026 NCAA women’s basketball championship game has set up an intriguing matchup between South Carolina and UCLA. The Gamecocks secured their spot by beating UConn—a team that hadn’t lost all season—62-48, relying on strong defense to limit the Huskies’ top scorers. Meanwhile, UCLA pulled off a n
Bob Tayek’s familiar voice has been missing from Progressive Field since the start of the season. The longtime public address announcer for the Guardians won’t be back behind the mic anytime soon. His health challenges mean he’ll sit out at least half the year as he works on recovery. This isn’t jus
Every year, the British royal family heads to Windsor Castle for Easter Matins at St George’s Chapel. In 2024 the line-up was missing some usual faces. King Charles III and Queen Camilla were there, as were Prince William, Catherine, and their three kids. The Dean of Windsor greeted them warmly; Cam
A U. S. airman, part of an F-15 crew shot down over Iran, was rescued by American special forces in a risky mountain operation. The pilot was already pulled to safety the day before, while the weapons officer survived with minor injuries. Meanwhile, Iran’s leadership warned the U. S. not to escalate
Tessa Johnson isn’t just a standout player for South Carolina—she’s a guard with deep Minnesota ties and a faith that shapes her life. Born in Albertville, a small town near Minneapolis, Johnson grew up in a basketball-loving family. Her parents, Jemel and Danielle, and her older sister Rae weren’t
Gianna Kneepkens isn’t just making waves in women’s college basketball—she’s flooding the court with her long-range shots. At 6 feet tall, the UCLA guard has quickly become the team’s go-to scorer, especially in big games. Last year’s Sweet 16 win against Minnesota wasn’t just a highlight; she dropp
