Pope Francis recently passed away on the 21st of April at the age of 88, leaving his previously held position open. However, if you take a look at the list of potential candidates for the Pope’s succession, you may notice something – they are all male. That’s correct, as usual, the new pontiff will most...
RFK Jr. has some very strange ideas, which are rather concerning, considering his current role in the American government. He has recently been in the news again with his thoughts on autism and those with the condition. Now he is receiving even more backlash because he wanted to obtain access to private medical records and...
Mark Zuckerberg may soon face a major shake-up at Meta. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ramping up efforts to break apart his tech empire, and the pressure is building fast. At the heart of the legal battle sits Instagram, one of Meta’s most valuable platforms. Regulators want drastic action, and that could mean Zuckerberg...
Donald Trump is facing plenty of political challenges, but recent polls show he still has strong support from a loyal group of voters. Even though the Constitution blocks a third term, Trump’s comments about running again have stirred up fresh debates. The latest Trump approval ratings reveal an interesting contrast: overall support is dropping, but...
On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a sweeping artificial dye ban targeting eight petroleum-based synthetic food coloring. During a press conference held by the agencies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized their plan to collaborate with food agencies to...
About one in eight Americans have taken GLP-1 treatments like Ozempic, making it one of the fastest-growing medical trends in recent years. This powerful compound has rapidly transformed from a diabetes solution to a weight management phenomenon that dominates headlines and social media feeds. Furthermore, research continues to uncover exactly how Ozempic works to create such dramatic...
While there may only be one type of human alive today, this was not always the case. In fact, it is estimated that around eight other human species shared our Earth around 300,000 years ago. We were still sharing caves with the Denisovans until as recently as 15,000 years ago. Then there are the neanderthals,...
The world of bullfighting is no stranger to danger, but tragedy struck with brutal finality when Spanish matador lost his life in the ring. During a routine performance in the French town of Aire-sur-l’Adour, a misstep with his cape left him exposed to a fatal blow. The bull, weighing more than 500 kilograms, took advantage...
Researchers in China recently detonated a new non-nuclear bomb. It is a hydrogen bomb that generates a sustained fireball of extremely high temperatures. In a controlled field test, China’s hydrogen bomb created a white-hot fireball that burned in excess of 1,000 Celsius for more than two seconds. This is 15 times longer than similar blasts...
The Stedsans eco-resort in Halland, southern Sweden, was once celebrated as a pioneering model of sustainable hospitality. Danish chefs Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk founded the retreat after they felt the “call of the wild.” Subsequently, the resort featured 16 wooden cottages that blended into the forest landscape and an organic restaurant that gained international...
Dementia continues to be one of the world’s most pressing public health issues. It’s estimated that more than 55 million people are affected by dementia globally, costing over $1 trillion each year. While there is currently no cure for dementia, a recent Cambridge-led study has uncovered promising links between commonly used medications and a lower...
On 21 April, 2025, the Christian world mourned and grieved the passing of Pope Francis. The former Argentinian cardinal was respected for his humble and modernized approach to traditions, foregoing certain age-old Vatican traditions. The Vatican confirmed his passing was due to an extended respiratory illness which subsequently led to a stroke and irreversible heart...