Pope Leo XIV, the first U. S. pope, made his debut Christmas speech to a crowd of 26, 000 people. He stood on the loggia above St. Peter's Square, delivering the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" address. This speech is a summary of the world's struggles. The pope emphasized the importance of empathy and
Massachusetts is in a tough spot with health insurance. Thousands of people are losing coverage or struggling to find affordable plans. Governor Maura Healey is looking for ways to help them. She mentioned this on GBH News' Boston Public Radio. The problem started with the end of enhanced premium t
Russell Brand, a well-known comedian and actor, is in more trouble. British prosecutors have added two more charges against him. These include one for rape and another for sexual assault. These new charges are about things that happened in 2009. He already had five similar charges from things that h
Russell Brand, a well-known actor and comedian, is now facing more serious legal issues. British prosecutors have added two more charges of sexual assault and rape to his existing legal troubles. This brings the total number of charges against him to seven. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) annou
A newly released letter, seemingly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, has sparked more questions than answers. The letter, part of a large batch of documents, was sent just days before Epstein's death. It hints at a shared interest between the two men and even mentions a former president. The le
Canada has chosen a new ambassador to the United States. Mark Wiseman, a well-known figure in the world of finance, will take on this important role. He is set to start his new job in mid-February. Wiseman has a lot of experience. He has worked in Canada's pension funds and big U. S. financial compa
This Christmas, something different is happening on British TV. Jimmy Kimmel, a famous TV host from the U. S. , will give a special message on Channel 4. This is not just any message. It is the \"alternative\" Christmas message. This tradition started in 1993 as a fun way to counter the serious spee
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has seen a series of high-profile assassinations targeting Russian military officials and pro-war figures. These incidents have raised questions about the tactics and strategies employed in this shadowy aspect of the war. One of the most recent victims was Lieutenant
A high-ranking executive at a large company is facing serious allegations. The accuser, a former assistant, claims she was subjected to inappropriate behavior, including sexual assault, during her time at the company. The executive, who was married with five children, allegedly created a hostile wor
In a recent phone call, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump talked about the ongoing war in Ukraine. The discussion focused on finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. Starmer mentioned the efforts of the "Coalition of the Willing, " a group of countries supp
