Robert Cardinal Prevost has made history by becoming the first American pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election followed two days of voting among the cardinals and concluded on May 8, 2025. The announcement was made during a conclave held at the Vatican, where cardinals gathered to choose the new leader of the … Read more
A new bipartisan proposal aims to change how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) operates, ensuring that emergency aid is distributed without political bias. Representatives Sam Graves, a Republican from Missouri, and Rick Larson, a Democrat from Washington, introduced this plan to make FEMA an independent agency that reports directly to the president. The proposal … Read more
On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance responded sharply to former President Joe Biden’s criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Biden had recently told the BBC that a controversial meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "beneath America." He also described Trump’s approach to Russia as “modern-day appeasement.” Vance, speaking … Read more
Democratic Representative Jared Golden from Maine has made headlines for changing his stance on voter ID laws. Recently, he sided with Republicans to support a bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This act aims to enhance election security by requiring voters to provide identification when registering to vote in federal elections. However, … Read more
Soccer Football – Europa League – Semi Final – Second Leg – Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham Hotspur – Aspmyra Stadion, Bodo, Norway – May 8, 2025…
India's high commissioner to the UK Vikram K. Doraiswami
Victory Day military parade rehearsal in Moscow, Russia, on Wednesday, 7 May, 2025.. Pic: AP/Alexander Zemlianichenko
Anthony Edwards, the star guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, faced a scary moment during Game 2 of their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. In the second quarter, while attempting a layup, Edwards fell awkwardly and injured his left ankle. The incident left fans and teammates anxious as he was helped off the court, … Read more
Paul Pierce recently found himself in a rather embarrassing situation after losing a bet on his former team, the Boston Celtics. On May 8, 2025, Pierce, 47, made a bold prediction that the Celtics would win their playoff game against the New York Knicks. When they lost in a nail-biting finish, he had to follow … Read more
New York State Attorney General Letitia James faced a disruptive moment during a community hearing in Westchester on Thursday night. The event took place shortly after the Trump administration announced a federal criminal investigation into James over allegations of mortgage fraud linked to her properties in Brooklyn and Virginia. As James was addressing the audience, … Read more