How Father Bob Became Pope Leo
A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a nudge from Pope Francis — put Robert Prevost on the fast track.
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How Measles, Polio and Other Eliminated Diseases Could Roar Back If U.S. Vaccination Rates Fall
See the Dramatic Consequences of Vaccination Rates Teetering on a ‘Knife’s Edge’ As U.S. childhood vaccination rates sway on a “knife’s edge,” new 25-year projections reveal how slight changes in national immunization could improve—or drastically reverse—the prevalence of measles, polio, rubella and diphtheria By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser Measles, rubella, polio and…
Mohamed Salah pleads with fans for Trent Alexander-Arnold farewell
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called for fans not to boo teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the club’s remaining games this season, insisting the defender deserves a proper farewell before he leaves Anfield this summer. Alexander-Arnold was jeered by some fans after being introduced from the bench in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal last weekend, having…
bitchy | The Beckhams are worried that Duchess Meghan will ‘pour bile’ into Brooklyn’s ear
There are so many moving parts to this Peltz-Beckham-Windsor-Sussex feud, I feel like we might need to make a flow chart at some point. To recap, the Windsors and Sussexes are feuding off to one side, and on a completely different side, David and Victoria Beckham are feuding with Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham. The…
America’s New Ambassador to Canada Tamps Down Annexation Talk
Members of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, which was sworn in on Tuesday, weren’t the only newcomers to Ottawa’s political scene this week. At an Ottawa conference on Friday, Pete Hoekstra gave his first official speech as the United States’ ambassador to Canada. While the speech was, not surprisingly, filled with praise for President Trump…
Toxic waste is spilling onto beaches as rising seas erode landfills
Old landfill rubbish revealed in sea cliffs by coastal erosion on Walney Island, UK Global Warming Images/Alamy To the already very long list of problems caused by global warming, add toxic waste in old landfills exposed by coastal erosion and polluting beaches and seas. “There is not lots of toxic waste spilling out at the…
When a disaster hits, AI can show where help is needed using social media
Using social media to help during disasters sounds great, but it’s not always easy. When disasters happen—such as hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes—every second counts. Emergency teams need to find people fast, send help and stay organized. In today’s world, one of the fastest ways to get information is through social media.
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes F1 hoping to take a big step forward Saturday at Imola
According to Mercedes, rookie driver Kimi Antonelli has been “efficient” at analyzing the data overnight and making the necessary changes to increase performance the next day. Antonelli might need to put in a few extra hours ahead of Saturday at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The rookie driver finished the first practice session in P13,…
British Consumers Are Skeptical of American Meat. Can They Change?
Just a few days after the United States and Britain announced to much fanfare that they had agreed to lower some tariffs and create a $5 billion export opportunity for American beef, ethanol and other agricultural products in Britain, Brooke Rollins, the U.S. secretary of agriculture, touched down in London. She came with a clear…
Russian Drone Strikes Shuttle Bus in Ukraine
The strike came hours after the first face-to-face talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations since the early days of the war.