In a recent event at the Vatican, Pope Leo was handed a copy of a U. S. Senate resolution. This resolution honored the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at a Catholic school in Minnesota. The senator who presented it was Amy Klobuchar, one of the resolution's co-sponsors. The shooting happened on August 27. A gunman fired through the stained-glass windows...
Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut made a strong statement about the upcoming release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. He believes that the files will likely include names from both major political parties, but he thinks people should focus on the facts, not the politics. When asked if Democrats might be in these documents, Murphy responded with a casual ...
Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 2024, it was 76. 70, and in 2023, it was 70. 37. The school looked at d...
A lavish ballroom project at the White House has sparked a heated debate. The plan involves a massive 90, 000 square foot ballroom, capable of hosting up to 1, 000 guests. This extravagant addition is set to overshadow the main White House building itself. The president insists that private donors are footing the bill, with names like Apple, Amazon, and Google contri...
President Donald Trump recently made strong statements against some Democratic lawmakers. He suggested that they could face serious consequences, even the death penalty, for their actions. This came after a video where these Democrats urged military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. Trump's comments were made on his social media platform, Truth So...
A prominent senator has raised serious concerns about JPMorgan Chase's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's financial activities. The senator's report suggests that the bank may have deliberately underreported over $1 billion in suspicious transactions linked to Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This oversight, according to the report, hindered law enforcement's ability to...
The Hunger Games universe is expanding with a fresh story. This time, the spotlight is on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The movie, "Sunrise on the Reaping, " is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. It's a prequel, taking us back 24 years before the first Hunger Games film. Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, is sent to the 50th Hunger Games. This is a special editio...
In the world of college sports, faith and competition often collide, creating a mix of inspiring moments and unfortunate incidents. Recently, fans from Arizona and Colorado have been criticized for using religious slurs against Brigham Young University (BYU) teams, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This behavior highlights the worst a...
James Blaine, a key figure in post-Civil War politics, is often overlooked outside of Maine. Yet, his impact on American politics is significant. Blaine was a leader in the Republican Party, advocating for the rights of formerly enslaved people and fighting against corruption. His eloquence and wit set him apart from many politicians of his time. Blaine served as a ...
A recent social media post by former President Donald Trump has sparked a heated debate. He criticized a group of Democratic politicians who advised U. S. military personnel to disregard any orders they believe are unlawful. Trump's response was intense, labeling these politicians as traitors and suggesting they should face severe consequences, including the death pe...