Pope Francis is under the weather with a cold, causing him to skip his usual outdoor Sunday blessing. The Vatican announced this change due to the chilly temperatures and the Pope's packed schedule for the upcoming Christmas celebrations. At 88, Pope Francis has had a history of health issues, inclu
As federal workers like Johnny Zuagar, a statistician at the U. S. Census Bureau, prepare for Christmas, they’re also bracing for potential job furloughs due to government funding issues. With the possibility of a shutdown looming, many are cautious about spending on holiday gifts, worrying about wh
Quavo and his team at Quavo Cares hosted their second Huncho Farms event in Atlanta, partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the city council. This year, they aimed to support seniors raising grandchildren in food-scarce communities. The event was like a big market, with tents filled wit
In a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, the Republican-led House passed a temporary funding bill on Friday evening. This bill would keep the government running through March 14, avoiding unpaid work for federal employees during the holidays. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, wi
Stump overgrowth is a common challenge for kids who've lost a limb before their bones are fully grown. Doctors have tried various methods to stop this, but they don't always work. A new approach is making waves: shortening the tibia (one of the lower leg bones) beforehand to keep the stump from grow
Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with wide receiver Diontae Johnson, ending his brief and tumultuous tenure with the team. Johnson, traded from the Carolina Panthers in October, made little impact on the field. In four games, he caught just one pass for six yards and was suspended for refusing to e
Radiohead's bassist, Colin Greenwood, is known for his candid photos of the band, now compiled in his book, "How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead. " Recently, he talked about his experiences, the band's private reunion, and his hopes for future performances. Greenwood, who just completed a tour
In a recent legal move, Spotify has rejected Drake's claims that the streaming company helped boost streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" using illegal methods. Spotify labeled Drake's accusations as "legally deficient" and argued that they should be dismissed. Drake had alleged that
This week, billionaire Elon Musk caused a stir on social media. He posted over 100 times, sharing information about a government funding bill that wasn't accurate. Musk claimed lawmakers were getting a big raise, but the truth was different. The most they could get was a small increase of 3. 8%. He
Let's talk about a powerful duo in the fight against advanced kidney cancer. Nivolumab and ipilimumab, often called NIVO + IPI, are like the dynamic duo of immunotherapy. They're used to treat people with intermediate- or high-risk advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Now, you might b
