The Vatican’s leader recently said he had no intention of sparking a public quarrel with the U. S. president, and many officials felt relieved. His comments followed a speech in Africa that some media outlets linked to the president, though the pope clarified the remarks were made weeks before an
The idea of looking after a patient’s inner life has long depended on stories and personal notes, which makes it hard to see real progress. A new test called the Spiritual Comfort Index (SCI) tries to fix that by turning feelings into numbers. It is meant to be quick, clear and useful for doctors
Former governor Chris Christie appeared on ABC’s “This Week” to criticize President Trump, saying the former president knows nothing about faith. Christie called Trump’s remarks toward Pope Leo “gross” and suggested the former leader’s conversion to Catholicism was not a strong foundation for such a
A new study looks at how the mix of people on a company board can shape who becomes its chief executive. It builds on earlier work that said when more women sit on boards, a woman is more likely to be hired as CEO. The researchers split board diversity into three parts: variety, separation and
In Hanover, two leaders from different continents met to talk about a future that could bring more jobs and technology to both sides. The German head of government and the Brazilian president announced that they want Europe and Brazil to work together more closely, especially after a new trade deal
Northwest Health has chosen a long‑time paramedic, Michael Okray, to lead its Emergency Medical Services team. He has spent three decades helping people in the area and is known for focusing on real results, caring for patients, and improving overall service quality. The county’s health department j
Milpitas City Hall will host a business workshop on May 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. The session is for anyone curious about partnering with the city. Attendees will learn how to find and win city contracts, step through procurement steps, and submit strong bids. Interested people can sign up by visit
Israel has released a map showing the new line where its troops are positioned inside Lebanon. The move follows a U. S. -backed ceasefire with Hezbollah that began on Thursday. The map covers villages that Israel says are abandoned, but the military now controls them. The line stretches about 5 to
In recent years, red‑carpet fashion has become a stage for bold statements. Stars are no longer shy about showing off their style, often choosing outfits that push the limits of what is considered “appropriate” for public events. One example came from a singer who stepped onto the 2026 Grammy stage
On this day, several well‑known figures celebrate new birthdays. Actress Ashley Judd marks her 58th year and had directed a segment of the 2013 TV movie “Call Me Crazy. ” Actor James Franco, now 48, released two films last year, titled “Bunny‑Man” and “Squali. ” Kate Hudson turns 47; she earned an O
