In 2025, photographers from the Associated Press documented a wide range of spiritual practices and religious events across the globe. One striking image shows a vast crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, while another captures a single woman in Uruguay honor
The Westfield Valencia Town Center offered a special early morning photo session with Santa Claus. This event was designed for families who need a more relaxed and sensory-friendly environment. The idea was to make the holiday experience more enjoyable for everyone. Families lined up to take pictur
Philip Rivers, who hung up his cleats in 2020, is making a comeback with the Indianapolis Colts. The team, facing a quarterback crisis, turned to the 44-year-old veteran after their starter, Daniel Jones, went down with a season-ending Achilles tear. Backup Riley Leonard also got hurt, leaving the C
In the quiet eucalyptus groves of Santa Cruz, a unique project is underway. Citizen scientists are using smartphones to track monarch butterflies. This is thanks to tiny Bluetooth tags called Blu+. These tags help researchers understand the migration patterns of these beautiful insects. The western
Alamosa High School's wrestling team kicked off their season with a strong victory against Brush, the defending state champions. The Mean Moose dominated the match, winning almost every bout. This win is a great start, but it's important to remember that Brush was still getting back into the swing o
A recent investigation has pointed fingers at the highest levels of the Russian government for a nerve agent attack in the UK. The inquiry suggests that President Vladimir Putin likely gave the green light for the operation targeting a former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, who had been living in the U
Dawn Sturgess' death in 2018 was a tragic consequence of a much larger event. She was not the intended target, but she paid the ultimate price. A recent inquiry concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin bore moral responsibility for her death. The nerve agent Novichok, disguised as perfume, wa
Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former leader of Honduras, won't be coming home right away. He's been in a U. S. prison for drug trafficking, but he got a pardon from Donald Trump. His wife, Ana Garcia, said he's staying away because it's not safe for him in Honduras. Hernandez was president from 2014
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star player for the Milwaukee Bucks, is making headlines again. His future with the team is up in the air. Talks about his possible move to the New York Knicks have been going on for a while. But, there's a big question mark hanging over the deal. The Knicks are doing wel
Raul Claros, a candidate for the Los Angeles City Council, has a unique plan. If he wins, he will live and work from a trailer near MacArthur Park. This is not just a random idea. It is a way to highlight the serious problems in the area. The park and its surroundings are facing many issues. These
