This earthquake, one of the largest in recent memory, follows the deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey in 2023, causing widespread destruction and over 50,000 deaths. The 2025 tremor revived fears of a major quake in Istanbul, which sits near active fault lines. Authorities have warned people to avoid damaged buildings, and rescue teams … Read more
Steve “Mongo” McMichael, a beloved former Chicago Bears defensive tackle, passed away on April 23, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. At the age of 67, McMichael’s death marks the end of an era for both the Bears and the football community as a … Read more
A Hall of Fame Career in Football McMichael’s football journey began at the University of Texas, where he played college football and showcased his immense talent. His performance earned him a place in the NFL, and in 1981, he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round. Over the course of his 13-year … Read more
Tom Hanks sparked backlash from Trump supporters after his appearance on the 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live. In a skit, Hanks wore a “Make America Great Again” cap and played a character named Doug on the parody game show Black Jeopardy. During the skit, Doug initially refused to shake hands with the host, a Black … Read more
This portrayal upset many Trump supporters, who took to Twitter to criticize Hanks for mocking them as “dumb, racist, rednecks.” Some felt the skit perpetuated the stereotype that MAGA supporters are racist, with one post saying the show was “unfunny” and “for snobbish liberal elites.” The controversy highlights the division between conservative and liberal audiences, … Read more
Having a dog around a small helpless baby is a situation that can cause concern for some people, especially when it comes to certain dog breeds with a reputation for being “aggressive”. Probably top of this category is pit bull dogs as they are often viewed as unpredictable and sometimes dangerous. But one California mom … Read more
It was around midnight one Saturday night when Latana noticed Sasha behaving very strangely. “I heard like, a loud bang and I was like, ‘what’s going on?’ I heard Sasha crying and she kept jumping at the door. As soon as I got to the door, she runs in and starts barking,” Latana said, according … Read more
In a moment that broke through the solemnity of Vatican tradition, one quiet act of love captured hearts around the globe. On April 23, as thousands streamed through St. Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis, a single figure stepped out of line. She wasn’t a dignitary or a politician. She was a nun—81-year-old … Read more
A friendship forged in compassion Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 following a stroke, the Vatican confirmed. Within 24 hours, more than 48,000 people had visited his coffin. But none made quite the impact that Sister Jeanningros did. Her name may not be widely known, … Read more
A lot of people do not enjoy taking flights because of the various issues it usually comes with. No one likes sitting cramped up with hundreds of strangers for a prolonged period of time. And if the journey is physically uncomfortable, then things feel ever worse than they usually would be. Keep reading to know … Read more