Australian Cardinal George Pell dies at 81
Cardinal George Pell, a onetime financial adviser to Pope Francis who spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia on child sex abuse charges before his convictions were…
Did anyone win the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot? Winning numbers for Tuesday’s drawing
An estimated $1.1 billion jackpot, with a cash option of $568.7 million, is up for grabs for Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing. Mega Millions hasn’t seen a jackpot winner since…
Louisiana mother shoots and kills man who broke into her home with shovel, authorities say
A Louisiana mother shot and killed a man that broke into her home while her two children slept, authorities say. The incident occurred at a home in the city of…
Tarnished Golden Globes Return to TV, and Hollywood Plays Along
The companies behind the tarnished Golden Globe Awards pushed forward with a rehabilitation effort on Tuesday, with Hollywood luminaries making their way through a waterlogged Los Angeles to accept trophies…
Divided House Approves G.O.P. Inquiry Into ‘Weaponization’ of Government
WASHINGTON — A divided House voted on Tuesday to launch a wide-ranging investigation into federal law enforcement and national security agencies, as Republicans promised to use their new power in…
Golden Globes Winners 2023: The Complete List
Going into a typical awards show, the big question is, of course, who and what will win the top honors. This year’s Golden Globes ceremony was not a typical awards…
Textbooks Are Falling Behind on Climate Change | naked capitalism
Yves here. Textbooks, like dictionaries, help anchor orthodox thinking and usage. Evidence that textbooks are becoming even more hesitant in discussing climate change suggests that big corporate pushback and doubt-sowing…
Hochul to Unveil a $1 Billion Plan Addressing Mental Illness in New York
In a State of the State address, the governor will seek to create new beds for people with severe mental illness and offer more mental health care to children.
Where the Bison Could Roam
Bison once numbered in the tens of millions in the United States. Now, a nonprofit is working to restore the shortgrass prairie, where the American icons and their ecosystem can…
The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Here’s Why.
It has become the bedrock of virtuous eating. Experts answer common questions about how it leads to better health.