Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’
Austria won its third Eurovision Song Contest after a glittering grand final in neighboring Switzerland, with singer JJ earning the continent’s votes for the operatic pop anthem “Wasted Love.” The…
How Pope Leo dealt with years of abuse allegations in a powerful Catholic society in Peru
As a missionary and bishop in Peru, the future Pope Leo came face-to-face with one of the most serious and far-reaching scandals in the church in Latin America. For years,…
The popemobile, a signet ring and a ‘betrothal:’ How Pope Leo’s inauguration will unfold
Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, will be formally inaugurated as the 267th pontiff Sunday during a special Mass in St. Peter’s Square attended by world leaders, royalty, and…
Russia launches largest drone attack against Ukraine since beginning of war, Ukrainian military says
Russia has battered Ukraine overnight with its largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine’s military said Sunday, as Moscow intensified its military assault despite holding direct peace talks with…
Secret nose job allegations, ‘Rolexgate,’ and the curse of the Peruvian presidency
Allegations of a secret nose job are threatening Peruvian President Dina Boluarte’s grip on power – and that’s only the tip of her problems. The Latin American leader, whose popularity…
S&P 500 Now in Weakest Seasonal Period…Or Is It?
We’ve all heard the classic market maxim, “Sell in May and go away.” For many investors, that’s the introduction to market seasonality that suggests a six month period where it’s…
Emerging Stocks to Watch – Breakouts, Momentum & Upgrades!
Looking for breakout stocks and top market leaders? Follow along Mary Ellen shares stock breakouts, analyst upgrades, and sector leadership trends to help you trade strong stocks in today’s market.…
S&P Global: Mining Sector Sees Mixed Q1, Next Calls for Copper, Battery Metals and M&A
As the global energy transition accelerates, the mining sector is increasingly navigating a complex landscape of shifting demand, volatile prices and growing sustainability priorities. During an S&P Global webinar on…
India’s caste system is controversial and discriminatory. So why is it being included in the next census?
For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling.…
Russia sentences Australian man to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine
Russia has sentenced an Australian man to 13 years in a maximum-security prison for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, state prosecutors in the Russian-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine said Friday. Oscar…