Plastic has spread into every facet of our existence. Plastic has been detected at the deepest point of the ocean, the Mariana Trench. It is also present at the highest peak on land, Mount Everest. Microplastics are found in Antarctic snow, clouds, turtles, whales, tap water, beer, and even in human blood. In 2022, the...

Ukrainian authorities have shared some disturbing details about the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna. Her body arrived from Russia with clear signs of torture and missing internal organs. The 27-year-old reporter disappeared in Russian-occupied territory in August 2023. Russian forces held her captive for months before she died in their custody. Ukrainian Journalist Silenced Viktoriia Roshchyna...

Mensa recently welcomed an extraordinary new member: a 13-year-old girl who achieved a higher IQ score than Albert Einstein. Sofia Kot Arcuri, a teen from Kings Hill, Kent, joined Mensa after earning a top score of 162 on the IQ test. She completed the test with no formal preparation, making her achievement even more impressive....

Could brushing your teeth do more than just protect your smile? According to emerging research, oral hygiene and Alzheimer’s may be more connected than you think. Scientists and dental experts have uncovered a strong link between gum disease and memory loss. In fact, harmful bacteria in the mouth may contribute to cognitive decline. While it...

In an unexpected twist, a centuries-old prophecy has led many to believe that the newly elected Pope could be the last pontiff before the end of the world. The prophecy, dating back to over 1,000 years, has resurfaced with alarming predictions about humanity’s future. Here’s what prophecy says and why some people are taking it...

Pope Leo XIV, who was once Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been very clear about where he stands on immigration. He believes everyone should be treated with kindness and care—no matter where they come from. This has led to strong disagreements with U.S. leaders like Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump. JD Vance’s...

On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope, making him the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. He took the name Pope Leo XIV, honoring the legacy of Pope Leo XIII. As reported by The Guardian, the moment was made official when white smoke rose...

As of May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers need to present a compliant license or another federally accepted form of ID to board domestic flights or access federal buildings. Many people still don’t realize their standard driver’s license may no longer meet the new rules. This change, long in the making, finally takes effect after years...

A multi-state tomato recall is now underway across the United States, as health officials race to remove potentially contaminated produce from store shelves. Ray & Mascari, Inc., an Indianapolis-based produce distributor, initiated the recall after FDA testing detected Salmonella Javiana in one of its shipments. The company’s 4-count vine ripe tomatoes, sold in clear plastic...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. This chronic disease causes damage to myelin, the protective covering of nerve fibers. More than one million individuals are affected by multiple sclerosis globally, with almost a third of those cases occurring in the United States. The symptoms vary from person to...

It was meant to be a peaceful getaway in one of India’s most scenic regions. Tourists had flocked to Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam for fresh air, pony rides, and sweeping views of the Kashmiri hills. Among them was Rishi Bhatt, a visitor from Gujarat, who brought along his wife and young son for a family...

White Sands National Park in New Mexico is rewriting the history of what we know about human conquest in America. The park’s vast, windswept dunes conceal one of the richest archaeological sites in North America. Researchers have uncovered the oldest footprints ever found on American soil, in a prehistoric lakebed called Lake Otero. This discovery...