From IPAs to lagers, beer preferences in America differ widely across regions and states. However, one brand appears to consistently rise above the competition. In a recent study conducted by Coffeeness, a German website specializing in coffee and beverage-related research, analysts created a ranking of the most popular beer in each state. The study, ...

Morning breaks in Khan Younis, and the Al-Zurai family wakes in a tent pitched atop the rubble of the cement house they once called home. The tiles that once lined their floor now rest unevenly on the sandy ground, outlining the space of a makeshift outdoor kitchen. Today, God gave us cans, so were cooking [...] The post Scratching Out a Life in the Shadows ...

Driver Plows Into Crowd at Vancouver Festival, Leaving Multiple Dead and Injured Several people were killed and others injured Saturday night after a driver crashed into a crowd gathered for a street festival in Vancouver, Canada, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after 8:14 p.m. local time at the intersection of East 41st Avenue [...] The ...

LOS ANGELES Thursday night delivered the kind of moment the Los Angeles Clippers had envisioned for nearly a decade: a roaring, sold-out arena celebrating the franchises first playoff win in its own building. Now leading Denver 2-1 in their first-round series, the Clippers are suddenly looking like a title contenderone no one saw coming. [...] The post The ...

The Vatican Shares Pope Francis Final Words Before His Death Pope Francis final moments were marked by a quiet expression of gratitude, the Vatican shared Tuesday, revealing that his last words were directed to his devoted nurse and caregiver, Massimiliano Strappetti. The 88-year-old pontiff passed away on Easter Monday, following a rapid decline in his ...

Virginia Giuffre, Epstein Accuser Who Took on Prince Andrew, Dies at 41 Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britains Prince Andrew and other powerful men of sexually abusing her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died at 41. Her publicist confirmed she died by suicide on Friday, April 25, at her farm in Western [...] The post Virginia ...

A 25% U.S. tariff on pharmaceutical imports could raise U.S. drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, potentially increasing prices by as much as 12.9% if the costs are passed on to consumers, according to a report commissioned by the pharmaceutical industry’s U.S. trade group and reviewed by Reuters. The analysis, conducted by Ernst & [...] The post ...

VATICAN CITY One of the defining aspects of Pope Francis legacy is his advancement of women into senior roles at the Vaticanpositions that, for centuries, were reserved exclusively for men. These appointments have been praised by some as groundbreaking moves within an institution long dominated by patriarchal traditions, though others argue they fall short ...

A member of the K-pop group Just B came out as gay during a concert in Los Angeles this week a rare and powerful moment in an industry known for its strict image control and intense privacy. Bain, a 23-year-old vocalist in Just B, shared his truth during a solo performance at the groups [...] The post Korean boy band member is the first active K-pop star ...

As millions of people worldwide mourn the loss of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is making preparations for his funeral, an occasion expected to attract hundreds of thousands of mourners. However, the cost of this event is anticipated to be much lower than those of his predecessors. Since Wednesday, Francis’s body has been lying [...] The post ...

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, one of Ukraines most high-profile leaders and a former boxing champion, has admitted that Ukraine may have to consider giving up some of its territory to Russia as part of a potential peace agreement. His remarks mark a significant contrast to President Volodymyr Zelenskyys firm stance, as the Ukrainian leader has [...] The post ...

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to endorse his lieutenant governor and running mate, Juliana Stratton, for the U.S. Senate on Fridaya move that could send a strong political message to others eyeing the seat left open by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. The endorsement is set to be announced at a church in Bronzeville, the [...] The post Gov. JB Pritzker ...

Retailers Warn of Potential Shortages as China Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains Retailers are raising alarms that U.S. consumers could once again see empty shelves and renewed supply chain chaossimilar to the disruptions of the Covid eraif President Donald Trumps tariffs on Chinese imports remain unchanged. Following the administrations recent move to impose a ...

LOS ANGELES In the shadow of a town scarred by flames, the foothills now shimmer with fresh green growth, alive with birdsong and the quiet return of the wild. After being left alone by humans for months, wildlife is slowly making its way back into the Eaton Fire burn zone. Scientists are watching closely [...] The post Left alone by humans, the wildlife ...

VATICAN CITY People traveled from all corners of the globe, including the U.S., the U.K., and South America, united in their wish to honor Pope Francis one final time. Outside St. Peters Basilica, thousands queued for hours, some braving the chilly early hours of Thursday morning, eager for a chance to view the pontiffs [...] The post Vatican keeps St. ...

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo this week aimed at further restricting access to transgender health care for minors. In the memo, Bondi announced that the Justice Department would use various existing U.S. laws to investigate providers of such care, as well as drug manufacturers and distributors involved. Bondi instructed U.S. attorneys to apply ...

The effects of tariffs have been most immediately felt in financial markets, where stocks have wiped out nearly a years worth of gains due to concerns over a potential slowdown in economic growth or even a full-blown recession. Now, companies are starting to issue more concrete warnings about how tariffs could impact their bottom lines [...] The post ...

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders Not Selected in First Round of NFL Draft Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders was not selected in the opening round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. At 23 years old, Sanders entered the draft as one of the most talked-about and debated prospects. While many mock drafts projected him as [...] The post Shedeur Sanders ...

U.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record $2.4 Billion in 2024 Amid Global Trade Uncertainty U.S. spirits exports reached a record-breaking $2.4 billion in 2024, marking a significant rebound for the industry as global demand climbed and markets responded to ongoing trade negotiations and tariff concerns. The latest figures come from the American Spirits Exports ...

QUITO, Ecuador The wife and young child of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodrguez were kidnapped early Wednesday during a violent home invasion in Guayaquil, a city increasingly plagued by organized crime and violence. According to police, the break-in happened around 3 a.m. at Rodrguezs home in the coastal city, located in Guayas province. The [...] ...

Pedro Pascal Slams J.K. Rowling Over “Heinous” Post Celebrating Anti-Trans Court Ruling Pedro Pascal, star of The Last of Us, accused author J.K. Rowling of displaying heinous loser behavior after she posted a celebratory message following a U.K. court decision that refused to recognize transgender women as women. Pascal directed his harsh criticism at ...

19-Year-Old Charged in Connection to Massive New Jersey Wildfire That Burned 15,000 Acres A 19-year-old from Ocean Township, New Jersey, has been charged in connection with a massive wildfire that scorched approximately 15,000 acres, forced thousands of evacuations, and destroyed a commercial building. Joseph Kling was arrested and charged with aggravated ...

Former child actor Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died on April 14, according to her death certificate. She was 24 years old. Nyweide was best known for her role in the 2009 romance drama Mammoth, where she starred alongside Gael Garca Bernal and Michelle Williams. Her final credited role was in the 2014 film [...] The post Sophie Nyweide, former ...

China has successfully launched three astronauts into orbit to replace the current crew aboard the Tiangong space station, further advancing its ambitious plans for a crewed lunar mission and eventual Mars exploration. The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft lifted off at 5:17 p.m. local time (0917 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located on the edge [...] ...

In an emotional testimony on Wednesday, the mother of a Boston police officer described the heartbreaking moment she learned her son had been found unresponsive in a snowbank and pushed back against comments made about her by Karen Read, the woman accused of killing him. Peggy OKeefe told the court she received a call [...] The post Mom of officer ...