I’m a 6-foot-tall blonde with a black belt in karate. The woman next to me is a blonde professional weightlifter. The lady to your right is a blonde professional wrestler. Now, think about it seriously, Cowboy…Do you still wanna tell that blonde joke?” The cowboy pauses for a second, then says, “…Nah, not if I…
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My name is Margaret, but most people call me Maggie. Not long ago, something unexpected happened during a simple trip to the supermarket—a moment that shifted the course of my life. I had gone in to buy a single bun. Living alone after being abandoned by my family, small comforts like that bun meant more…
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sharp and impatient. “Hurry up, old lady. If you can’t pay, don’t waste our time.” Her words pierced me. I felt eyes on me, my cheeks flushed with shame. I was just about to walk away when fate intervened. In her rush to move on, the cashier knocked over a stack of canned goods. They…
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Gainesville Mourns 11-Year-Old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza After Tragic Death Linked to Bullying The community of Gainesville, Texas, is mourning the loss of 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, who died by suicide on February 8 after reportedly being bullied over her family’s immigration status. According to her mother, Marbella Carranza, Jocelynn faced relentless taunting at school, including…
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Jocelynn was laid to rest on February 14, surrounded by grieving family and friends. Described as joyful and loving, she enjoyed dancing, movie nights, and time with her family. Her death has sparked calls for stronger anti-bullying measures in schools. “She didn’t deserve this,” one community member wrote. “Bullying has to stop.”
Pope Leo XIV Becomes First American Pontiff Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old Illinois native is the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, following the death of Pope Francis. His election was announced Thursday, May 8, after two days of conclave…
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Known for his fluency in Spanish and Italian and his centrist approach, Pope Leo is considered a bridge between tradition and progress. In his first address from St. Peter’s Basilica, he greeted the crowd with: “Peace be with you.” Charities and clergy have praised his commitment to social justice and his humility. “The bishop is…
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Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pontiff On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago made history as the first American elected pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in 1955, Prevost has dual U.S.–Peruvian citizenship and spent decades serving as a missionary and bishop in Peru. Fluent in multiple languages and…
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As head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, he oversaw global bishop appointments and promoted inclusive governance. Pope Leo XIV’s papacy is expected to focus on unity, compassion, and guiding the Church through modern challenges.
Tragic Loss: Loyola Tennis Star Braun Levi Dies at 18 On May 4, 2025, 18-year-old Loyola High School tennis star Braun Levi was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Manhattan Beach. Just days earlier, Levi had celebrated becoming the nation’s top-ranked boys’ tennis player and winning his fourth consecutive Mission League doubles title. The…
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