Pope Francis (1936–2025): A Compassionate and Controversial Pontificate
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 due to a stroke and heart failure, as confirmed by Vatican medical officials. His 12-year papacy was characterized by efforts to lead the Catholic Church toward greater inclusivity and humility while also addressing significant internal divisions. A Vision […]
Death Toll Surges as 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Struck Myanmar
On March 28, 2025, at 12:50 PM local time, a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay, resulting in extensive destruction and a significant loss of life. The tremor, originating from a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers, was followed by a powerful 6.4-magnitude aftershock 12 minutes later. As of March 29, the death […]
Horrific African Migrant Deaths at Melilla Border Still Unsolved
The images were harrowing. Dozens of bodies piled atop one another, lifeless and broken. Their journey, filled with hope, ended in tragedy at the border fence of Melilla, the Spanish enclave that has become a deadly frontier for African migrants seeking a better life in Europe. On June 24, 2022, at least 23 people, though […]
Trump Kicks Off Second Term with Historic Actions
In the early weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term, the administration has embarked on a series of assertive actions that have reshaped domestic and foreign policy. These moves signal a departure from previous stances and have elicited varied reactions from political allies, international partners, and the American public. A Shift in Foreign Policy One […]
New Arizona Law Highlights Complexities within Modern Day Policing
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd cried out the phrase “I can’t breathe.” The immediate aftermath snowballed into large-scale civil unrest, countless public protests, and a nationwide discussion surrounding police brutality and excessive force. Videos similar to George Floyd’s have become increasingly more and more common in the days since Floyd’s death. The presence of […]
Trump Under Investigation for Espionage and other Potential Crimes
The search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida was unsealed Friday by a federal judge after the Justice Department requested it be made public. The warrant identified three federal crimes that the Justice Department is looking into as part of its investigation: violations of the Espionage Act, criminal handling of government […]
Prosecutor May Charge Parents in Michigan School Shooting
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald hinted that she may charge the parents of 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School who shot 11 people and killed 4 on Tuesday. The charge would be for failing to keep the gun used in the shooting away from their son. Crumbley had posted disturbing comments online, which had […]
Early Signs Show US Economic Recovery is Slowing
The world economy is beginning to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, but expected growth forecasts and early warning signs are becoming more and more prominent. On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund downgraded the United States’s expected growth forecast by a whole percentage point to 6%, the biggest decrease for any G7 economy. One of the biggest issues […]
Gavin Newsom Wins Recall Election Comfortably
Despite shaky early polls, California Governor Gavin Newsom won his recall election by a comfortable margin of over 60% of voters rejecting recall. The Governor will now remain in Sacramento and prepare for a reelection bid in just over a year. The embattled governor faced the historic recall vote largely on a wave of conservative […]
Restrictive Texas Abortion Law Explained
Caracal Reports Denisse Gomez takes on Texas’s strictest abortion measures, banning procedures as early as six weeks into pregnancy.