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US universities issue letter condemning Trump’s ‘political interference’ in country’s education system

Over 100 universities and colleges across the US issued a joint letter on Tuesday, denouncing the Trump administration’s “unprecedented government overreach and political interference,” in the country’s education system.The letter was signed by leaders from a wide range of schools, including large state universities, small liberal arts colleges, and Ivy League institutions like Harvard, Princeton, […]

Pope Francis: Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis in open coffin

Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis in open coffin (Picture credit: AP) The Vatican on Tuesday published the first photo and video of Pope Francis lying in repose, showing the late pontiff in an open coffin dressed in red liturgical vestments, a mitre on his head and a rosary placed in his hands. The […]

Elon Musk’S SpaceX: Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches Bandwagon-3 mission, rocket returns safely

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches Bandwagon-3 mission, rocket returns safely (Picture credit: X/@SpaceX) The second sonic boom of the day echoed across Florida’s Space Coast on April 21 as a Falcon 9 booster safely returned to Cape Canaveral after lifting off with the Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission, SpaceX’s third such launch offering small satellite deployment services.The evening […]

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Who was this Nevada vet found dead in lake after video of him kicking a horse went viral?

A Nevada veterinarian who sparked national outrage after a disturbing video showed him kicking a horse was found dead in Lake Mead, authorities confirmed. Dr Shawn Frehner, 56, had been missing since April 6, following intense online backlash and harassment over the incident. His body was recovered after investigators located his truck and personal belongings […]

‘If a hot girl texts you … ‘: Elon Musk mocks crypto scams in viral X post

Tech billionaire Elon Musk issued a light-hearted yet pointed warning about cryptocurrency scams in a post on X, sharing an image that quickly went viral.The image, credited to an online persona named Poseidon, read: “There’s an old saying – If a hot girl texts you about crypto, block him.”The meme-style post plays on common online […]

JD Vance among last dignitaries to meet Pope Francis

On Sunday morning, Pope Francis met the US vice president, JD Vance. The duo exchanged Easter greetings during their brief meeting. (Image: AP) Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday Easter, has given a shockwave across the globe. Before he said his final goodbye, US vice-president JD Vance was among the few dignitaries who met […]

Papal Transition: Vatican’s sacred language: Understanding the Latin terms used for a Papal transition

File photo: Pope Francis (Picture credit: AP) As the Catholic Church begins the solemn and complex transition following the death of Pope Francis, centuries-old rituals and roles come into focus.The process, steeped in history and tradition, involves a series of defined steps and offices.Here’s a guide to the key terms and roles shaping the transition.CamerlengoThe […]

US Supreme Court to hear case against LGBTQ books in schools | World News

WASHINGTON: The conservative-dominated US Supreme Court is slated to hear a case on Tuesday about whether parents have the religious right to pull their children from classes when books containing LGBTQ-related content are read or discussed.The court will review an appeal filed by parents against a Maryland public school district where, in 2022, books aimed […]