Before humans ventured into space, animals like Ham the chimpanzee paved the way. In 1961, the three-year-old chimp became the first primate to survive a spaceflight, enduring a turbulent 16.5-minute journey that exceeded NASA’s planned altitude and speed. Though slightly fatigued, Ham proved space travel was possible, enabling Alan Shepard’s historic mission months later. Sadly,…
Meghan Markle’s recent makeup-free podcast appearance sparked both praise and criticism, with a casual remark about Prince Harry—”that man”—drawing scrutiny. During the intimate interview with Jamie Kern Lima, Meghan spoke about motherhood, her nightly emails to Archie and Lilibet, and her marriage’s “honeymoon phase.” However, a British columnist seized on her phrasing, suggesting it revealed…
President Trump has nominated wellness influencer Casey Means, who is not a licensed physician, for the role of U.S. Surgeon General. When questioned about the choice, Trump admitted he didn’t know her personally but relied on the recommendation of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (“Bobby”), calling Means a “brilliant woman” and a “great academic.”…
Astronaut Ron Garan, who spent 178 days in space, described the profound “overview effect”—a shift in perspective when viewing Earth from orbit. From the International Space Station, he saw lightning storms, auroras, and the razor-thin atmosphere protecting all life. This led to a sobering realization: humanity prioritizes the economy over the planet’s survival, ignoring urgent…
In the 1500s, French astrologer Nostradamus allegedly predicted the election of a new pope following the death of an elderly pontiff. His cryptic prophecy, written in his book *Les Prophéties*, suggested the new pope would “weaken his seat” but remain active for a long time. He also mentioned a “young man of dark skin” aiding…
The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has sparked political controversy as his past social media posts reveal clashes with Trump-era policies. Before his papacy, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost shared articles criticizing Trump’s immigration stance, supported DACA recipients, and endorsed racial justice movements following George Floyd’s death. These resurfaced posts drew sharp…
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, could receive a monthly stipend of €2,500 ($2,820) as head of the Catholic Church—a decrease from his previous cardinal salary. While the Vatican covers all his living expenses, the 69-year-old pope may follow his predecessor Francis’s humble example, having spent years as a missionary in Peru. Francis famously…
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to rename the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” during his upcoming Middle East visit, according to two U.S. officials. This follows his controversial executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and past remarks about Greenland and the Panama Canal. The move has already…
Elon Musk has clashed with Bill Gates after the Microsoft co-founder claimed government budget cuts would lead to millions of preventable deaths. During a CBS interview, Gates warned that efficiency measures by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could reverse progress on global vaccinations, potentially causing two million additional child deaths annually. Musk fired back…
The Vatican’s long-hidden “Third Secret of Fatima,” revealed in 2000, contains eerie prophecies some believe could unfold before 2030. Originally shared by the Virgin Mary to three children in 1917, the secret describes visions of an angel with a flaming sword, a “Bishop dressed in white” (linked to Pope John Paul II’s 1981 assassination attempt),…