Over 140 Catholics in Toronto have urged Cardinal Frank Leo to mediate in a growing dispute between the Vatican and the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist priestly group. The SSPX plans to consecrate four bishops without the pope’s consent, potentially facing excommunication. Recently, a group of Catholics delivered a letter to Cardinal...
Increased Homeless Encampment Sweeps in Oakland Recent research highlights a significant rise in encampment sweeps in Oakland, California, following a key Supreme Court decision. The peer-reviewed study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, revealed that these sweeps more than doubled after the court expanded city powers over homelessness management in 2024. Supreme Court...
The film industry is witnessing a significant shift as directors from YouTube are making a mark in theaters. This trend raises questions about the potential for YouTube fame to transition to box office success. Recent releases provide clear examples of this phenomenon. The psychological horror film “Backrooms,” released by A24, exemplifies this shift. It opened...
The Emmy Award-winning program CBS News Sunday Morning airs on CBS every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. ET. Hosted by Jane Pauley, the show also streams on the CBS News app from 11:00 a.m. ET. Cover Story: Celebrating Marilyn Monroe at 100 Norma Jeane Baker, widely known as Marilyn Monroe, continues to captivate audiences. She passed...
Tomatoes are commonly featured in both fast-food and high-end dishes. However, these once-affordable staples now highlight a troubling trend: rising food costs. Over the past year, tomato prices have increased more than any other food item, becoming a significant concern for consumers. The tomato has become a symbol of something much deeper, notes Isaac Bernal...
NextEra Energy’s proposal for a warehouse in Morgan Township faced scrutiny due to community concerns and past project failures. The company intended to build a 6,000-square-foot warehouse at County Roads 125 West and 1050 North. The Porter County Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several zoning variance requests for this project. Community Concerns and Opposition Sean...
In seventh grade, Grant Urban played soccer, baseball, and basketball. By his senior year at Lincoln-Way East, he emerged as a college recruit in football and a vital player for the Griffins volleyball team. Urban reflected on his unexpected journey, “I had no idea where my career would go. I actually thought I was going...
Jewish residents report feeling increasingly targeted by acts of antisemitic or anti-Israel violence. Some believe Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s attempts to separate the city from Israel contribute to their unease. Impact on Local Business Owners NEW YORK—Hila Ashkenazi has displayed Israeli and American flags over her bagel shop in eastern Queens for 25 years. Throughout most...
By May 29, 2026, savers are encouraged to secure high CD interest rates online before the June Federal Reserve meeting concludes. The meeting, led by new chairman Kevin Warsh, is set to finish on June 17. While an interest rate cut is not anticipated, the meeting’s outcome will guide expectations for future interest rates. For...
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) arrangements offer a way to manage spending by splitting costs into smaller payments over time. These options, once popular with younger online shoppers, are now increasingly used by older adults, especially those on fixed incomes. Rising inflation is creating financial pressure, making BNPL services appealing for managing expenses without immediately...