Tragically, 31-year-old Charles Rogers from Manhattan died after collapsing during the Brooklyn Half Marathon. He suffered cardiac arrest around mile 8, at Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue, and despite emergency CPR and being rushed to Maimonides Medical Center, he could not be saved. Rogers was running the race for the first time and was fundraising…
Donald Trump harshly responded to Walmart after the retailer warned that his tariffs would raise in-store prices. Walmart imports products from countries like China, Mexico, and Vietnam, all subject to at least 10% tariffs. Although Trump announced a 90-day truce with China, lowering tariffs from 145% to 30%, he warned that even higher tariffs could…
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The diagnosis was made after doctors discovered a nodule on his prostate during an examination due to urinary symptoms. The cancer has a high-grade Gleason score of 9, but it is hormone-sensitive, offering potential…
A recent photo of Tom Cruise and Aussie reporter Richard Wilkins from a London press event has gone viral—not because of the movie they were promoting, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, but due to a noticeable height difference. Wilkins, who is 6’2″ (1.88m), appears much taller than Cruise, who is reportedly 5’6″ (1.7m). Fans…
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, became the first American pope after being elected the 267th pontiff on May 8. Ten days later, he officially took the oath of office. Like his predecessor, Pope Francis, he hasn’t avoided political issues. During his first Sunday blessing on May 11, Pope Leo called for…
A high-ranking official from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that the agency will begin releasing details on several cases that have, until now, remained largely undisclosed to the public. The deputy director shared the update through a public statement, indicating that the FBI has started responding to longstanding requests from both lawmakers and…
French rapper Werenoi, whose real name was Jeremy Bana Owana, has passed away at the age of 31 just hours before a scheduled performance at Azar Club in Lyon on May 17. According to French media, he suffered a cardiac arrest and died early Saturday morning at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris. Werenoi, of Cameroonian descent,…
Melania Trump: From Slovenian Roots to Global Recognition Melania Trump, born Melanija Knavs in 1970 in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, began her journey in the small industrial town of Sevnica. From an early age, she was described as disciplined, polite, and passionate about fashion. Her modeling career started at 16 when photographer Stane Jerko discovered her….
Alan Jackson Bids Farewell to Touring After Health Struggles Country music legend Alan Jackson, 66, has officially ended his touring career due to ongoing health issues. Known for hits like “Chattahoochee”, Jackson gave his final road performance on May 17, 2025, in Milwaukee, as part of his “Last Call: One More for the Road Tour.”…
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, was sworn in as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, becoming the first American pope. He has been outspoken about political issues, particularly criticizing President Trump’s domestic policies, similar to his predecessor, Pope Francis. During his first Sunday blessing as pope on May 11, Pope Leo called for…