Pope Leo XIV's taste in movies is quite interesting. He loves films that make people think and feel. His favorite movies are all from the 20th century. The oldest one is "It's a Wonderful Life, " which came out in 1946. This movie is about an angel helping a man see the good in his life. Another fa
In the world of health, knowing your blood sugar levels is key, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. A recent study took a close look at how these levels change over time and their link to heart disease in Chinese patients. The focus was on fasting plasma glucose (FPG), a common measure of blo
The world is at a crossroads with climate change. Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the gap between what's needed and what's being done is huge. Private money is key, but businesses and investors are holding back. Why? Uncertainty and instability are big reasons. Markets need clear rules, focus a
A recent global AI hackathon brought together over 1, 200 participants from 16 countries to tackle real-world problems in chemistry and materials science. This event, held at Duke University and other locations, challenged teams to develop prototypes using large language models (LLMs). Abstrax, a co
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have been facing a lot of talk about their relationship recently. Many people thought they had broken up, but it turns out that's not true. People who know them well say they are still together and happy. Some news reports and social media posts made things seem worse
In a heartbreaking turn of events, families of nine young lives lost at Camp Mystic due to severe flooding have taken legal action. They are suing the camp and its owners, claiming negligence and a disregard for safety. The lawsuits allege that the camp put money before the well-being of its campers
The government shutdown messed up flights for many. Commercial airlines saw delays and cancellations. But private jets? They had a great month. More people flew private in October than in years. Over 245, 000 private jet trips happened. That's a big jump from last year. Florida, Texas, and Californ
Pope Leo, now comfortably settled into his role as the leader of the Catholic Church, is making waves with his upcoming celebrity meet-and-greet. On November 15, the Vatican will play host to a diverse group of actors and filmmakers, including Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, and Chris Pine, among o
A recent measles case at Philadelphia International Airport has sparked concerns. The virus can spread easily through the air. This is a reminder of how quickly diseases can travel. The health department issued a warning. Anyone in terminals A and B between 8:50 a. m. and 4 p. m. on Sunday might ha
Measles is back with a vengeance in North America. Canada just lost its measles-free status after a big outbreak. Over 5, 000 people got sick, and sadly, two babies died. Health experts are worried the U. S. might be next. The World Health Organization has three levels for how well a country contro
