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Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portuguese international footballer, tragically passed away in a car crash in Spain alongside his younger brother, the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed. Jota was 28 years old. The accident occurred near Cernadilla, Zamora, in northwestern Spain. Jota’s brother, André Silva, aged 25 and a player for Portuguese second division club Penafiel,…

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Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, DC, and a close ally of Pope Leo XIV, has openly condemned the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling the mass deportations “inhumane” and “morally wrong.” Speaking from Rome, McElroy highlighted the widespread fear created among millions of undocumented immigrants, many of whom have contributed positively to American society. While…

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The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This brings the three-month average to 150,000 jobs per month, showing continued, though uneven, labor market strength. Job growth was concentrated in health care, hospitality, and local…

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As part of its strict immigration agenda, the Trump administration is facing pressure from industries that depend on migrant labor — especially in agriculture, construction, and food processing. While Trump has promoted mass deportations, industries warn that losing undocumented workers could lead to shortages, delays, and rising prices. Privately, White House officials are exploring ways…

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two major cases—out of West Virginia and Idaho—challenging state laws that block transgender students from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity. The ruling could have a wide impact, as nearly half of U.S. states have passed similar laws. The case from West Virginia involves…

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A recent study featured in Frontiers in Psychology sheds light on how height plays a role in shaping romantic preferences—revealing more complexity than many might assume. Researchers analyzed data from 536 individuals across Canada, Cuba, Norway, and the U.S. to better understand how height factors into attraction. In the study, participants viewed basic illustrations of…

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Visitors are noticing the effects of staff shortages across America’s national parks, following layoffs under President Trump’s administration. Many parks, including Zion and Yosemite, now lack basic services like rangers, trail crews, and educational programs. These issues stem from the Trump administration’s firing of around 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) employees in what became known…

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My black coffee had been cooling untouched for fifteen minutes, but I took a sip anyway. It was lukewarm and bitter—not that I noticed much. My thoughts were tangled in unpaid bills, unanswered emails, and a quiet, nagging tightness in my chest I couldn’t quite define. That’s when I felt a gentle tug on my…

Read More “I TOOK MY SON OUT FOR A MILKSHAKE—AND HE ENDED UP TEACHING ME MORE THAN I’VE EVER TAUGHT HIM” »

I told my young son to stick close while I used the ATM in the bank lobby. He was especially energetic that day—full of questions, chatting nonstop, wondering aloud about everything from how ceiling fans spin to how the ATM “makes money come out of the wall.” When I glanced over just moments later, I…

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Throughout her time in the public eye, Melania Trump has largely maintained privacy around her personal life. While her role as First Lady and her recent appearances alongside former President Donald Trump have drawn renewed media focus, one steady and quietly influential presence in her life remains her close bond with her sister, Ines Knauss….

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