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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,…

A member of the K-pop group Just B came out as gay during a concert in Los Angeles this week — a rare and powerful moment in an industry known for its strict image control and intense privacy. Bain, a 23-year-old vocalist in Just B, shared his truth during a solo performance at the group’s Tuesday night show in L.A., telling the audience, “I’m proud to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community — as a gay person.” The crowd erupted in cheers, as seen in videos widely circulated on social media. He continued with a heartfelt message: “To anyone…

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, one of Ukraine’s most high-profile leaders and a former boxing champion, has admitted that Ukraine may have to consider giving up some of its territory to Russia as part of a potential peace agreement. His remarks mark a significant contrast to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s firm stance, as the Ukrainian leader has consistently rejected any notion of ceding land to Moscow. This divergence underscores a widening gap between Kyiv’s official position and those of both Russia and the Trump administration, which is currently mediating negotiations. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly in Moscow and expected to meet…

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to endorse his lieutenant governor and running mate, Juliana Stratton, for the U.S. Senate on Friday—a move that could send a strong political message to others eyeing the seat left open by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. The endorsement is set to be announced at a church in Bronzeville, the Chicago neighborhood where Stratton grew up. It comes just two days after Durbin said he won’t seek a sixth term and one day after Stratton officially launched her campaign. According to remarks shared in advance, Pritzker will call Stratton a “tested and steady leader” who…