The year 2025 has been a rollercoaster for faith and religion. It started with a significant loss and ended with a mix of hope and sorrow. The Catholic Church said goodbye to Pope Francis and welcomed Pope Leo XIV, its first U. S. pope. This change brought a fresh perspective, with a focus on love,
In 2025, Utah became the center of many important discussions. People talked about big issues like politics, technology, and religion. The Deseret News shared their thoughts on these topics in their top 10 opinion articles of the year. One of the most touching articles was by former Rep. Mia Love.
Farmers in the Midwest are having a rough time. Money is tight, and profits are low. To help, the University of Illinois Extension is teaching farmers how to check their financial health. They use something called a balance sheet. This sheet shows what the farm owns and what it owes. Lenders look a
James Cameron's journey in filmmaking took a deep dive with "The Abyss. " This 1989 sci-fi movie, directed and written by Cameron, pits Americans and Soviets against each other in a race to recover a sunken submarine, leading to unexpected discoveries. Cameron's passion for the deep ocean sparked d
Pigs face different health challenges when infected with various pathogens. A recent study looked at how hard-to-digest protein in their food affects their well-being when they get sick. The focus was on two common pig illnesses: E. coli and Salmonella. Thirty-two young pigs were split into two gro
Ilaria Resta, the CEO of Audemars Piguet, faced a tough year in 2025. The Swiss watchmaker celebrated its 150th anniversary, but the celebration was overshadowed by big problems. The U. S. put tariffs on Swiss watches. Gold prices shot up. The Swiss franc got stronger. And people were buying fewer l
In the West Bank, small groups of settlers are making big moves. They start with a few temporary homes and grow into large communities. This growth often comes at the expense of Palestinians, who are driven off their land. The settlers use violence to take control. They set fires and throw stones. T
In a shocking incident, a Delaware state trooper and a suspected shooter lost their lives in a shooting at a DMV office near Wilmington. The exact details of what happened are still unclear, as authorities have not yet shared many specifics. The shooting took place in New Castle, just a short dista
In the world of high school sports, every point counts, and every second matters. This was clear in the recent games across the Bay City area. The Cass City Red Hawks and Kingston teams went head-to-head in a nail-biting game that came down to the final seconds. The game, known as the Battle for Def
In 2025, two incidents went viral, sparking debates about public behavior and safety. First, a woman in Michigan made headlines after throwing hot coffee at a McDonald's employee. The employee had explained that the woman's breakfast order was canceled because the restaurant's breakfast service had
