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Sightseeing in Auckland: Exploring by Ferry Sightseeing in Auckland isn’t complete without a ferry ride across its sparkling harbors. With numerous daily departures from the city, ferries offer a fun and scenic way to reach the outlying islands that dot the Hauraki Gulf. Whether you’re after a relaxing day trip or an outdoor adventure, the ferry sets the perfect tone for exploring beyond the mainland. Auckland sits atop a volcanic field, with around 50 volcanoes shaping its unique geography. Over time, these eruptions have formed cones, lakes, lagoons, and islands just off the coast, each with its own character and…

Gaza Health Ministry Reports 51 Deaths from Israeli Strikes, Death Toll Surpasses 52,000 DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The Gaza Health Ministry reported Sunday that hospitals have received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours. This brings the total death toll from the 18-month-long Israel-Hamas war to 52,243. Since Israel resumed military operations on March 18, ending a brief ceasefire, daily airstrikes have intensified. Israeli ground forces have expanded a buffer zone and now control roughly half of Gaza’s territory, including areas surrounding the southern city of Rafah. For nearly two months, Israel…

From IPAs to lagers, beer preferences in America differ widely across regions and states. However, one brand appears to consistently rise above the competition. In a recent study conducted by Coffeeness, a German website specializing in coffee and beverage-related research, analysts created a ranking of the most popular beer in each state. The study, drawing on YouGov’s popularity ratings and Google search data, offers a “comprehensive picture” of beer preferences across America. “Our analysis uncovers some unexpected trends while also confirming several long-standing beliefs,” the study noted. Miller emerged as America’s top beer, leading search rankings in 30 states, or…

Morning breaks in Khan Younis, and the Al-Zurai family wakes in a tent pitched atop the rubble of the cement house they once called home. The tiles that once lined their floor now rest unevenly on the sandy ground, outlining the space of a makeshift outdoor kitchen. “Today, God gave us cans, so we’re cooking them for the children,” says Suad Al-Zurai, 57, as she stirs canned beans in a pot over a small flame. It is the 558th day of the war. The children, like the adults, are hungry—coated in dust, haunted by grief, and facing yet another day…

Driver Plows Into Crowd at Vancouver Festival, Leaving Multiple Dead and Injured Several people were killed and others injured Saturday night after a driver crashed into a crowd gathered for a street festival in Vancouver, Canada, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after 8:14 p.m. local time at the intersection of East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street. The Vancouver Police Department confirmed on X that the driver was taken into custody at the scene. Authorities have not yet disclosed the number of casualties or a possible motive, but said the suspect is a 30-year-old man from Vancouver. The crash…

The Vatican Shares Pope Francis’ Final Words Before His Death Pope Francis’ final moments were marked by a quiet expression of gratitude, the Vatican shared Tuesday, revealing that his last words were directed to his devoted nurse and caregiver, Massimiliano Strappetti. The 88-year-old pontiff passed away on Easter Monday, following a rapid decline in his health. Vatican News recounted that on Easter Sunday, Francis initially hesitated to join the large crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square after delivering his blessing from the basilica balcony. Before stepping into the popemobile, he turned to Strappetti and asked, “Do you think I can…

Virginia Giuffre, Epstein Accuser Who Took on Prince Andrew, Dies at 41 Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other powerful men of sexually abusing her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died at 41. Her publicist confirmed she died by suicide on Friday, April 25, at her farm in Western Australia. “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and trafficking. She was a light for so many survivors,” her family said in a statement. “Despite all she endured, she shone so brightly. We will miss her more than words can express.”…

Summary US President Donald Trump will not be seated in the front row of dignitaries at Pope Francis’s funeral ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Saturday, as per Vatican protocol. In fact, Trump will not even be in the second row. Instead, he will be placed in the third row, according to The Telegraph. The seating arrangement comes amid a long history of disagreements between Trump and the late Pope Francis on various issues, ranging from migration to the environment and Gaza. During Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2016, Pope Francis called him “not Christian” for his…

A 25% U.S. tariff on pharmaceutical imports could raise U.S. drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, potentially increasing prices by as much as 12.9% if the costs are passed on to consumers, according to a report commissioned by the pharmaceutical industry’s U.S. trade group and reviewed by Reuters. The analysis, conducted by Ernst & Young, revealed that in 2023, the United States imported $203 billion worth of pharmaceutical products, with 73% of these imports coming from Europe, mainly Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland. That same year, total U.S. sales of finished pharmaceuticals amounted to $393 billion. The report, dated April…

VATICAN CITY — One of the defining aspects of Pope Francis’ legacy is his advancement of women into senior roles at the Vatican—positions that, for centuries, were reserved exclusively for men. These appointments have been praised by some as groundbreaking moves within an institution long dominated by patriarchal traditions, though others argue they fall short of bringing true structural reform. In February, while recovering in the hospital, Francis made the most senior female appointment of his papacy to date, naming Sister Raffaella Petrini to a post comparable to the governor of Vatican City. Among other notable advancements, Sister Alessandra Smerilli,…