Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as **Pope Leo XIV**, making history as the first American pontiff. The 69-year-old from Chicago, known for his humility and work with migrants, was chosen after just one day of voting by the College of Cardinals. Taking the name **Leo**, he follows a tradition where popes select new…
In a surprising turn of events, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name **Leo XIV**. The first American pope, born in Chicago, Prevost was chosen after just one day of conclave proceedings in the Sistine Chapel. Moderately aligned with 21st-century Catholic values, he succeeds Pope Francis, who passed…
Following Pope Francis’ death on April 21 due to a cerebral stroke, the Vatican entered a transitional period known as *sede vacante* (vacant seat). After nine days of mourning and rituals, the College of Cardinals elected a new pope through a papal conclave, with white smoke signaling the decision. While the new pope’s identity remains…
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to shut down the Energy Star program, which has saved Americans over $500 billion since its 1992 launch by promoting energy-efficient appliances and buildings. According to sources, EPA officials were informed of the decision during a meeting, though the fate of associated tax credits—like the $2,500 credit for energy-efficient…
Meghan Markle shared a sweet balcony photo of Prince Archie on Instagram to celebrate his sixth birthday, captioning it: “Our son. Our sun.” The image, showing Archie gazing at a sunset, sparked reactions from royal fans who couldn’t believe how tall he appeared. Many noted he likely inherited his height from Prince Harry, who stands…
Elon Musk shocked a Fox News reporter by explaining his urgent mission to colonize Mars, calling it “life insurance for civilization.” The billionaire warned that Earth will eventually be destroyed as the sun expands in about 5 billion years, making multi-planet survival essential. “The fundamental fork in the road of destiny,” Musk said, is creating…
Braun Levi, an 18-year-old tennis star from Loyola High School in Los Angeles, tragically died in a suspected DUI crash on May 4 in Manhattan Beach. The accident occurred just weeks after Levi and his doubles partner won their fourth straight Mission League championship, capping a remarkable high school career. A 33-year-old woman, Jenia Belt—who…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle skipped this year’s Met Gala, sparking online speculation about their absence. The couple has faced heightened scrutiny following Harry’s recent BBC interview, where he revealed King Charles III refused to meet him due to security disputes and expressed concern over his father’s health amid his cancer diagnosis. Harry also referenced…
During a White House meeting with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump revisited his proposal to make Canada the 51st state. Trump previously suggested this as a way to bypass trade tariffs, but Canada has consistently rejected the idea, with both Carney and former PM Justin Trudeau stating the country is…
US Vice President JD Vance faced fierce backlash from football fans after making a divisive deportation joke during a 2026 World Cup press conference. Alongside President Donald Trump, Vance quipped that while attendees from nearly 100 countries would be welcomed, they must depart after the event or “talk to Secretary [Kristi] Noem.” The remark, seen…