In 2025, religion and politics made headlines together. The Religion News Association picked the year's top stories. Two big events shared the top spot in the U. S. : the election of a new pope and the heated debates around immigration. Pope Leo XIV, the new pope, made waves early on. On Pentecost
Mutuum Finance, a new name in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, is making waves with its upcoming V1 protocol launch. The project has already raised a significant amount of funding, with its presale approaching the $20 million mark. This is a big deal because it shows that people are intereste
The U. S. government has decided to pause its plan to exclude healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to children from Medicare and Medicaid. This decision came after a group of states led by Democrats sued the government over the proposed rules. Last month, the government suggested ne
In the District, domestic violence is a serious issue that needs more attention. Recent data shows a worrying trend: strangulation cases have increased by 60%. This is a red flag because strangulation is a severe form of abuse. It can lead to fatal outcomes, with an 800% higher chance of homicide in
Italy's current leader, Giorgia Meloni, recently spoke up against political violence. This happened after some young members of her party were hurt while putting up posters. The posters were to remember three young people killed in 1978. These three were part of a far-right group. Two were allegedly
Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm
Altadena, a vibrant community near Los Angeles, faced a massive wildfire that left behind more than just ashes. The fire, which started in January 2024, destroyed nearly 9, 500 structures and claimed 19 lives. But the damage didn't end with the flames. The fire released toxic materials like lead and
New Jersey has seen a big drop in crime in 2025. Governor Phil Murphy shared this good news. He said there were fewer shootings and car thefts. This is the fourth year in a row that shootings have gone down. Last year, 559 people were shot in New Jersey. That is 28% fewer than the year before. Out
New York City is seeing a troubling trend in 2025: a sharp rise in youth-related crime. The numbers are alarming. Nearly one in five shooters and one in seven shooting victims are under 18. This spike has reignited debates about the "Raise the Age" law, which treats 16- and 17-year-olds as juveniles
Home care workers often find themselves in risky situations. They visit patients in their homes, where they might face violence from those they care for. This is called Type II workplace violence. It happens when patients, their family, or visitors act aggressively toward healthcare workers. The pro
