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Vatican Visitor Joins Taiwan’s 60‑Year Buddhist Charity Milestone

May 11, 2026

A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for

politics

Hantavirus on Cruise Ship Sparks Political Storm Over Health Staffing Cuts

May 11, 2026

A recent outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has stirred a heated debate in Washington. The virus, carried by rodents, caused three deaths and eight illnesses among passengers. Some travelers have already returned home while authorities watch for further spread. Senator Chuck Schum

politics

California’s Governor Race Gets a Fresh Spin

May 11, 2026

The upcoming election in California feels like a breath of fresh air for voters tired of high prices, soaring housing costs and political fatigue. While the state grapples with rising gas and living expenses, the gubernatorial race has finally stepped out of its dull routine. Unlike past contests

health

New Diabetes Risks After COVID: What the Numbers Say

May 11, 2026

A huge study looked at 42 million people in England to see if catching COVID can lead to new diabetes. The researchers focused on two kinds of diabetes: type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D). They wanted to know if factors like body weight, how much money people make, and where they live change the ri

opinion

Life’s Simple Lessons from a Tiny Fire

May 11, 2026

A quiet spark in the backyard of an old farm turned into a powerful reminder that small actions can grow into big lessons. The blaze began when a stray ember from a barbecue landed on dry leaves, quickly spreading across the grass. Neighbors who heard the crackle rushed to help, bringing bucke

crime

Crime Rates Drop in Big US Cities

May 11, 2026

The latest snapshot from the Major Cities Chiefs Association shows that violent crime has slipped in almost every category across 67 major U. S. police departments during the first quarter of 2026. Homicides fell by nearly 18 percent, from 1, 333 to 1, 097. Robberies dropped by about 20 percent, rap

health

Combining Medicine and Lifestyle Cuts Prediabetes Risk

May 11, 2026

A recent study looked at how adding medicine to healthy habits affects people who are at risk for diabetes. The researchers sifted through medical databases and found many trials where patients with prediabetes tried new drugs along with diet and exercise changes. They wanted to see if this combo co

education

Rutgers‑Newark Turns 80: A Story of City, College and Change

May 11, 2026

Rutgers‑Newark marks its eight‑decade milestone by looking back at a bold 1946 choice that turned an “urban” label into a promise of learning for all. The state’s legislature merged local schools into Rutgers, giving the campus a land‑grant heritage that insists higher education belongs to ordinary

politics

Alaska Legislature Races to Finish Bills Before May Deadline

May 11, 2026

The state’s lawmakers are sprinting toward the end of their session, with less than two weeks left to pass a budget and other urgent measures before the constitutional deadline on May 20. Both chambers say a special session could focus on the Alaska LNG pipeline after the regular period ends, but ma

opinion

Finding Light After Loss

May 11, 2026

The day that once felt ordinary now carries a heavier meaning. In the past, celebrating Mother’s Day meant messy breakfasts and simple gifts for loved ones. This year it becomes a visit to a memorial bench, followed by watching the sunset at a nature center. The summer of 2024 brought two dev