In a twist that feels ripped from a sci-fi thriller, a relic of the Soviet Union’s ambitious space program is about to make an unscripted return to Earth. Kosmos 482, a Venus lander launched in 1972, has been silently circling our planet for over half a century. Now,…
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Friday Morning Minute: ‘A New Pope’
Friday, May 9, 2025
Press Wail Over ‘Undocumented Grandmother’ Facing Deportation, Then the Rest of the Story Comes Out
You’d think the press would have learned something from the whole “Maryland dad” fiasco, but if journalists have the ability to do anything, it’s ignore their mistakes and rush headlong into new ones.
Heartwarming: Test Beagles Journey From Fauci’s NIH Experimentation Lab to Forever Home
National Institutes of Health (NIH) director Jay Bhattacharya announced the closure Monday of the agency’s last beagle laboratory, ending controversial experiments on the NIH campus linked to Dr. Anthony Fauci, RedState reported.
Higher Edu-Chaos: Civil Rights Laws, Declining Enrollments Put Colleges in a Bind
By S. T. Karnick
See It With Your Own Eyes: Vatican Posts Incredible Footage of the Moments After Leo XIV Became Pope
Thursday was a stunning day in the Vatican and outside in St. Peter’s Square as the Papal Conclave came to agreement on their choice for their next leader, 69-year-old native Chicagoan Cardinal Robert Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV.
Trump and Kemp Strategize for Georgia Senate Race—Here’s What’s at Stake in 2026
The 2026 midterm elections may feel a ways off, but the race for Georgia’s Senate seat is already heating up — and it could be one of the most pivotal contests of the cycle. With a razor-thin Republican majority in the U.S. Senate and Democrats eyeing every opportunity…
‘The Eagle Has Landed’: Trump Announces Ed Martin’s New Role at DOJ
President Donald Trump caused a bit of a stir Thursday morning when, following his announcement of a major trade deal with the U.K., he took questions from reporters and, in the process, announced that he would be withdrawing the nomination of “Eagle” Ed Martin to serve as U.S….
‘They’re Stupid’: Charles Barkley Sums Up the Whole ‘Men in Women’s Sports’ Thing As Only He Can
NBA legend and broadcasting superstar Charles Barkley is one of the most opinionated and laugh-out-loud former athletes we have in America. He’s not for everyone, and his hot takes range from spot-on to ludicrous, but he is always entertaining to those who get his shtick (count me among…
Texas Dad Demands Justice After Daughter’s Assault Sparks Katy ISD Controversy
Danny Gianfrancesco refuses to be silenced and is still demanding justice for the March 25 assault on his daughter, Brooklynn, by a male football player. Gianfrancesco stated that Brooklynn had been harassed for quite some time by the football player, who also initiated the altercation. Had the incident…