Pope Leo XIV started his first international trip as pope in Turkey, a country where most people are Muslim. This visit is important because it shows that Leo wants to connect with people of different faiths and work together with other Christian groups. During his four-day stay, he plans to meet with Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and leaders from various...
For almost 30 years, Jimmie Duncan lived behind bars, sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. But in a surprising turn of events, a judge recently overturned his conviction. The reason? The forensic evidence used to convict him was shaky at best. Back in 1998, Duncan was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter. Prosecutors said he rap...
Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week. Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind. Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools. Over 7, 000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a place to stay! Gon Qasim, a 73-year-old woman, and her husband were ...
In a significant turn of events, Spain's highest court has decided to detain former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos without bail. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a corruption case that has been making waves in the country's political scene. The court's decision was based on concerns that Abalos, a key figure in the ruling Socialist Party...
In the vast realm of biology, small proteins often play significant roles. Striatin-3 is one such protein that frequently draws the attention of the immune system. This isn't unusual. The immune system sometimes mistakenly targets the body's own proteins, leading to autoimmune diseases. Researchers investigate these proteins using specialized tools called autoantibo...
A recent release of documents by the House Oversight Committee has caused significant distress among alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained unredacted names and personal information of dozens of victims, including minors at the time of the abuse. This oversight has raised serious concerns about the government's ability to protect the privacy and safe...
A recent legal decision in Georgia has put an end to a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The case, which accused Trump and 18 others of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dismissed. The dismissal came after the new prosecutor in charge, Pete Skandalakis, decided that pursuing the case would take too long and wouldn't serve...
A grand jury in Los Angeles is currently examining evidence related to the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found in the trunk of a Tesla owned by singer D4vd, sparking a complex investigation. The discovery was made on September 8th in a Hollywood tow yard. Although the Los Angeles Police Department has not officially labeled the de...
A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has left former President Donald Trump and his legal team facing a hefty price tag. The court upheld a nearly $1 million penalty against Trump and his attorneys for what was deemed "frivolous" legal action. This case revolves around a lawsuit Trump filed against Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, alleging a conspiracy to s...
The Olympic flame's journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Games started with a twist. Bad weather in western Greece forced the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, moving it from the ancient stadium to a nearby museum. The flame, usually lit by the sun's rays, had to rely on a backup flame from a rehearsal due to the overcast skies. Greek rower Petros Gaidatzis kicked off...