Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the first American-born Pope in the history of the Catholic church. The 69-year-old hails from Chicago, and has spent most of his career as missionary in Peru. Adopting the name Pope Leo XIV, he succeeds Pope Fran...

The Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate amidst concerns about inflation and recession risks from Trump administration tariffs. Despite acknowledging economic growth, the Fed opted for a wait-and-see approach due to heightened uncertainties...

The Supreme Court allowed President Trump's ban on transgender people in the military to proceed, though legal challenges continue. The policy disqualifies trans individuals from service, potentially leading to the dismissal of experienced officers. Th...

President Trump announced plans to meet with U.S. film industry representatives to discuss imposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. Trump reassured that the goal was to support American jobs without harming the industry. The White House stated that...

Sovereignty won the 151st Kentucky Derby, earning a $3.1 million prize with jockey Junior Alvarado. Journalism, Baeza, and Final Gambit were other top finishers. Sovereignty had 9-1 odds, with Journalism as the favorite at 7/2. The Kentucky Derby is th...

A Texas federal judge appointed by President Trump ruled that his administration illegally used the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members without due process. The ruling permanently forbids use of the act for deportations. The ACL...

Eleven high school students in upstate New York are ordered to surrender within 48 hours for an alleged hazing incident involving tying up a lacrosse team member in remote woods. District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick called it "hazing on steroids." The la...

UPS is downsizing, planning to eliminate 20,000 jobs and close 73 buildings by June 2025 to save costs due to reduced Amazon deliveries. This is part of the "Network Reconfiguration and Efficiency Reimagined" initiative, aiming for $3.5 billion in tota...

A new recent study revealed over 124,000 preventable deaths in the U.S. over two years were linked to ultra-processed foods, which are associated with cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, some types of cancer, and depression. Popular items like s...

Pope Francis was laid to rest after a funeral mass attended by over 250,000 mourners and 130 world leaders following his death at 88. His funeral was broadcast around the world to 1.3 billion Catholics. The service, held at St. Peter's Square, honored ...

The U.S. fertility rate in 2024 experienced a marginal increase, with 3,622,673 babies born. The rate of 54.6 births per 1,000 women of reproductive age was slightly higher than the 2023 record low of 54.5. Still, the overall trend has been declining. ...

In 2024, scammers stole a record $16.6 billion, a 33% increase from 2023, with over a quarter million complaints and an average loss of $19,000. Ransomware posed the greatest threat, with a 9% rise in complaints, and those over 60 reported the most los...

Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled to take place at St. Peter's Square on Saturday. World leaders, including President Trump, are expected to attend. After the funeral, Francis will be interred in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. A papal conclave will ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff known for his humble style and progressive views, passed away at 88 due to a stroke. He was admired for his dedication to the poor and critiques of capitalism and climate change. His death drew global mour...

DHL Express will halt deliveries over $800 due to cost increases and U.S. Customs regulations linked to Trump administration tariffs. The change, effective now, will impact shipments from China to the U.S., causing delays. (UPI) A slow-moving storm br...