‘Love my woke pope’: Why Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Pope Leo XIV issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of AI. Many young people appreciated his “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical.
Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
These furry caregivers aren’t the typical therapy dogs volunteers bring to hospitals.
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
Mullin to face Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is set to appear in the Senate to discuss the agency's budget, immigration and the World Cup.
Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard
President Trump tapped federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
Kenya’s President William Ruto defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility by the U.S., a move that led to protests.
Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iranian reports say
Iran stopped communicating with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut as it continues fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
A South Carolina jury has found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of Black 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
The non-toxic event in Garden Grove frustrates, inspires
The system held, but near misses can be scary. Here's how it played out for some.
Wall Street poised to open lower even as AI and data center companies soar on still-hot demand
Markets on Wall Street tipped toward losses before the opening bell even as some technology companies saw their shares post big gains.