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‘A great experience’: Illinois mayors meet with Pope Leo in Rome
Alonzo Small and Lourdes Duarte
4 weeks ago
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CHICAGO (WGN) — A group of (30) Illinois mayors recently ventured overseas to the Vatican to meet Pope Leo.
Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, also the president of the Illinois Municipal League, led a delegation of Illinois mayors to Rome for an exclusive meeting with the first American pope. The group departed on March 28 and returned on April 2.
‘God bless the White Sox’ earns a thumbs up from Pope Leo in Rome, video shows
Speaking with WGN’s Lourdes Daurte on Friday’s Evening News at 5 p.m., Chalmers-Currin called the encounter with Pope Leo a great experience.
Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, also the president of the Illinois Municipal League, led a delegation of Illinois mayors to Rome for an exclusive meeting with the first American pope. The group departed on March 28 and returned on April 2.
‘God bless the White Sox’ earns a thumbs up from Pope Leo in Rome, video shows
Speaking with WGN’s Lourdes Daurte on Friday’s Evening News at 5 p.m., Chalmers-Currin called the encounter with Pope Leo a great experience.
Photo courtesy of Sean Howard
The Jesuits: The Vatican's Secret Army
Apr 17, 2026
In 1540, a Spanish soldier who survived a cannonball created the Society of Jesus. Today, Jesuits run 840 schools educating 3 million students, including Georgetown and 26 other US universities. They've been expelled from dozens of countries, completely suppressed by the Pope in 1773, accused of assassination plots, and hunted as traitors. In 2013, Jorge Bergoglio became the first Jesuit Pope ever—something that wasn't supposed to happen. This is the complete 500-year history of the Vatican's secret army.
Shadow Empires The Secret Ties Between the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican
By IRENE. WANJIRU · 2025
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Page count: 96
Published: February 26, 2025
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Publisher: Irene Wanjiru
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Author: IRENE. WANJIRU
Shadow Empires: The Secret Ties Between the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican
Unveiling the Hidden Forces That Shape Our World
In a world where power is wielded in the shadows, Shadow Empires pulls back the curtain on the clandestine alliances that have shaped our modern era. This gripping exposé reveals the shocking connections between three of the most powerful entities in history: the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican. From covert operations and religious diplomacy to the rise of global terror networks, this book uncovers the hidden forces that have redefined the balance of power-and continue to influence the world today.
Delve into the CIA's secret missions, the ideological roots of ISIS, and the Vatican's enduring role in global politics. Explore how intelligence agencies have collaborated with religious institutions, how terror networks have been weaponized for political ends, and how economic control has been used as a tool of dominance. With meticulously researched case studies-including Operation Gladio, the rise of Al-Qaeda, and the Vatican's involvement in post-WWII geopolitics-Shadow Empires connects the dots between historical events and modern-day conflicts.
But this is more than a history lesson; it's a journey into the heart of darkness, where religion, politics, and intelligence collide.How do media and propaganda shape our understanding of these entities?What role do biblical prophecies and religious undertones play in the strategies of power?What are the ethical implications of these hidden alliances?
Provocative, thought-provoking, and meticulously documented, Shadow Empires challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about the forces that govern our world. It's a call to question the narratives we've been fed, to seek transparency in global politics, and to understand the stakes of this unseen battle for control.
For those who dare to look beyond the surface, this book is an essential guide to understanding the hidden forces shaping our world. Are you ready to unmask the truth?
Source: Publisher
: 9798230730750
Page count: 96
Published: February 26, 2025
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Irene Wanjiru
Language: English
Author: IRENE. WANJIRU
Shadow Empires: The Secret Ties Between the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican
Unveiling the Hidden Forces That Shape Our World
In a world where power is wielded in the shadows, Shadow Empires pulls back the curtain on the clandestine alliances that have shaped our modern era. This gripping exposé reveals the shocking connections between three of the most powerful entities in history: the CIA, ISIS, and the Vatican. From covert operations and religious diplomacy to the rise of global terror networks, this book uncovers the hidden forces that have redefined the balance of power-and continue to influence the world today.
Delve into the CIA's secret missions, the ideological roots of ISIS, and the Vatican's enduring role in global politics. Explore how intelligence agencies have collaborated with religious institutions, how terror networks have been weaponized for political ends, and how economic control has been used as a tool of dominance. With meticulously researched case studies-including Operation Gladio, the rise of Al-Qaeda, and the Vatican's involvement in post-WWII geopolitics-Shadow Empires connects the dots between historical events and modern-day conflicts.
But this is more than a history lesson; it's a journey into the heart of darkness, where religion, politics, and intelligence collide.How do media and propaganda shape our understanding of these entities?What role do biblical prophecies and religious undertones play in the strategies of power?What are the ethical implications of these hidden alliances?
Provocative, thought-provoking, and meticulously documented, Shadow Empires challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about the forces that govern our world. It's a call to question the narratives we've been fed, to seek transparency in global politics, and to understand the stakes of this unseen battle for control.
For those who dare to look beyond the surface, this book is an essential guide to understanding the hidden forces shaping our world. Are you ready to unmask the truth?
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Irene Wanjiru Mbugua, a 48-year-old caregiver, was tragically k!lled by a male patient she was caring for in the UK on June 22.
Vatican Espionage:The Holy Alliance of Spies
By SPYSCAPE
Even today, the CIA is referred to as the ‘Catholic Intelligence Agency’ while the Vatican’s ties to espionage date back more than five centuries.
With the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Washington and Vatican City quietly made strategic contact - so too did CIA Director William Casey and special envoy Monsignor Luigi Poggi, otherwise known as the ‘Pope’s Spy’.
By the time Reagan and Pope John Paul II met face-to-face in the Vatican Library in 1982, they were ready to discuss a joint, clandestine campaign centered on Poland and designed to thwart communism and the Soviet Union. "This was one of the great secret alliances of all time," Richard Allen, Reagan's first National Security Adviser, later recalled.
Meanwhile, in the same wing of the papal apartments that day, US Secretary of State Alexander Haig and Reagan’s National Security Adviser focused on Israel’s invasion of Lebanon with their counterparts Agostino Cardinal Casaroli and Archbishop Achille Silvestrini. Unsurprisingly, many of the US players were Catholics - Haig, Casey, and US National Security Adviser William P. Clark Jr. among them.
“They regarded the US-Vatican relationship as a holy alliance: the moral force of the Pope and the teachings of their church combined with their fierce anti-communism and their notion of American democracy,” Carl Bernstein wrote in an article for Time magazine.
The religious approach to intelligence initiated by OSS pioneers Edward Lansdale and spymaster ‘Wild Bill’ Donovan in the 1940s established CIA methods and understanding of the world in the early days of the spy agencies, author Michael Graziano argues. The CIA is still referred to as ‘Catholics In Action’ and the ‘Catholic Intelligence Agency’.
What to know about Spirit Airlines as it says it is 'winding down all operations'
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ByKelly McCarthy and Jon Haworth
May 2, 2026, 3:03 AM
Spirit Airlines says that it has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately" while the outcome of talks between the airline and the federal government over a $500 million rescue deal for the remains unclear.
Spirit Airlines final flight was flight 1833 which travelled from Detroit to Dallas and landed early Saturday morning just after midnight as the airline says it flew more than 50,000 passengers over the past day and is working to get more than 1,300 crew safely home to their bases.
A spokesperson for Spirit also said that the majority of the airline's employees found out about the airline's closure primarily through media reports that they were about to lose their jobs.
The airline was scheduled to operate 277 flights Saturday, according to data from Airline Data Inc, which have now all been cancelled.
"To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available," Spirit said in a statement on its website. "We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for many years to come."
The Wall Street Journal first reported that Spirit was preparing to shut down operations early Saturday.
Earlier Friday, President Donald Trump said an announcement about the airline rescue deal was possible.
This Is the First Thing You Should Do When You Wake Up, Says a Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterologist
Kristine Gasbarre Qaderi
Thu, April 30, 2026 at 7:02 AM EDT
This Is the First Thing You Should Do When You Wake Up, Says a Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterologist
(Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images)
Research has shown that the majority of people regard morning as the happiest time of day. It can be a space for calm, routine, and self-care before work, school, and chores start tugging at your attention.
On a similar note, an overwhelming number of Americans fuel their day with coffee—but Cleveland Clinic gastroenterology doctor, Adrienna Jirik, MD, says there’s a beverage that should precede even that uplifting caffeination: water.
We lose hydration during our sleep, Dr. Jirik explains, primarily due to a fascinating process: our system releases moisture as we breathe. She explains that in a typical eight-hour night’s sleep, “you would lose about 300 to 400 cc of water.” That’s equivalent to between approximately 10 and 14 ounces. “People have lots of [gastrointestinal] water loss,” Dr. Jirik says, referring to the subtle process as “insensible losses.”
Sweating can factor in, too, and of course the body’s release of fluid through urination. So, Dr. Jirik tells patients to drink “at least a cup of water when you wake up in the morning.”
The Cleveland Clinic adds that replenishing hydration can also stave off urinary tract infections, ignite metabolism, and improve digestion.
If you’re one of those people who just doesn’t love the taste of plain water, Dr. Jirik says seltzer water or even juice is fine—or, if you’re watching sugar intake, a splash of juice in a glass of water can make it more appealing.
Lemon water is also one way to wake up with a little flavor that also can help the liver’s natural cleansing function, while electrolyte products, such as Liquid I.V., contain minerals such as sodium and potassium that help the body actually absorb that helpful hydration.
Friday, May 01, 2026
Pope Taps Former Illegal Alien And DEI Warrior As Leading US Bishopset
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May 01, 20262:11 PM ET
Pope Leo XIV announced the new heads of several dioceses across the U.S. on Friday, including a former illegal immigrant and staunch defender of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
The line-up includes Father Robert Boxie III, who was selected as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and Bishop Evelio Menjivar, who was named bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, which includes all of West Virginia, according to a statement from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. (RELATED: DUKE: Faith Under Fire)
Menjivar, a 55-year-old native of El Salvador, previously attempted to illegally cross the U.S. border three times before he was successfully smuggled into the country in the trunk of a car in 1990, according to The Washington Post.
Menjivar then worked odd jobs before obtaining his citizenship, according to the U.S. Catholic. He was eventually chosen to be the first Salvadoran bishop in the U.S. in 2023 and an auxiliary bishop of Washington, The Washington Post reported.
NEW: Pope Leo XIV has named Salvadoran immigrant Evelio Menijar-Ayala to be West Virginia’s lone Catholic bishop.
As a teenager, he made three attempts to enter the United States illegally.
He finally arrived in California in 1990, having been smuggled in the trunk of a car… pic.twitter.com/B3nxn9xZYG
— Christopher Hale (@ChristopherHale) May 1, 2026
Pope Leo XIV announced the new heads of several dioceses across the U.S. on Friday, including a former illegal immigrant and staunch defender of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
The line-up includes Father Robert Boxie III, who was selected as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and Bishop Evelio Menjivar, who was named bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, which includes all of West Virginia, according to a statement from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. (RELATED: DUKE: Faith Under Fire)
Menjivar, a 55-year-old native of El Salvador, previously attempted to illegally cross the U.S. border three times before he was successfully smuggled into the country in the trunk of a car in 1990, according to The Washington Post.
Menjivar then worked odd jobs before obtaining his citizenship, according to the U.S. Catholic. He was eventually chosen to be the first Salvadoran bishop in the U.S. in 2023 and an auxiliary bishop of Washington, The Washington Post reported.
NEW: Pope Leo XIV has named Salvadoran immigrant Evelio Menijar-Ayala to be West Virginia’s lone Catholic bishop.
As a teenager, he made three attempts to enter the United States illegally.
He finally arrived in California in 1990, having been smuggled in the trunk of a car… pic.twitter.com/B3nxn9xZYG
— Christopher Hale (@ChristopherHale) May 1, 2026
What is May Day? For the most part, the opposite of capitalism
May Day demonstrators march through downtown Los Angeles last year. Thousands of people took to the streets across the nation that May 1 in rallies calling for immigration reform, workers' rights and police accountability.Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP
Updated May 1, 2024
May Day, celebrated by workers across the globe as International Labor Day, falls on May 1.
But you'd be forgiven if that's news to you. While the day traces its origins to an American laborers' fight for a shorter work day, the U.S. does not officially recognize International Labor Day.
Like other countries that mark Labor Days on different dates, the U.S. and Canada celebrate their Labor Day in September.
U.S. resistance to celebrate International Labor Day — also called International Workers' Day — in May stems from a resistance to emboldening worldwide working-class unity, historians say.
"The ruling class did not want to have a very active labor force connected internationally," said Peter Linebaugh, author of The Incomplete, True, Authentic, and Wonderful History of May Day. "The principle of national patriotism was used against the principle of working-class unity or trade union unity."
That hasn't stopped American workers from commemorating the day, which in recent years has ranged from marching for labor rights to reading literature about Marxism.
"The meaning of that day keeps changing," Linebaugh said.
Before we consider how May Day has evolved in the U.S., let's dive into how it all began.
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May Day, celebrated by workers across the globe as International Labor Day, falls on May 1.
But you'd be forgiven if that's news to you. While the day traces its origins to an American laborers' fight for a shorter work day, the U.S. does not officially recognize International Labor Day.
Like other countries that mark Labor Days on different dates, the U.S. and Canada celebrate their Labor Day in September.
U.S. resistance to celebrate International Labor Day — also called International Workers' Day — in May stems from a resistance to emboldening worldwide working-class unity, historians say.
"The ruling class did not want to have a very active labor force connected internationally," said Peter Linebaugh, author of The Incomplete, True, Authentic, and Wonderful History of May Day. "The principle of national patriotism was used against the principle of working-class unity or trade union unity."
That hasn't stopped American workers from commemorating the day, which in recent years has ranged from marching for labor rights to reading literature about Marxism.
"The meaning of that day keeps changing," Linebaugh said.
Before we consider how May Day has evolved in the U.S., let's dive into how it all began.
A Brief History of the Maypole Dance
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A traditional Maypole is raised in Glastonbury. Matt Cardy / Getty Images
By
Patti Wigington
Updated on June 25, 2019
The maypole dance is a spring ritual long known to Western Europeans. Usually performed on May 1 (May Day), the folk custom is done around a pole garnished with flowers and ribbon to symbolize a tree. Practiced for generations in countries such as Germany and England, the maypole tradition dates back to the dances ancient people used to do around actual trees in hopes of harvesting a large crop.
Today, the dance is still practiced and holds special significance to pagans, including Wiccans, who have made a point to take part in the same customs their ancestors did. But people both new and old to the tradition may not know the complicated roots of this simple ritual. The history of the maypole dance reveals that a variety of events gave rise to the custom.
A Tradition in Germany, Britain, and Rome
Historians have suggested that maypole dancing originated in Germany and traveled to the British Isles courtesy of invading forces. In Great Britain, the dance became part of a fertility ritual held every spring in some areas. By the Middle Ages, most villages had an annual maypole celebration. In rural areas, the maypole was typically erected on the village green, but a few places, including some urban neighborhoods in London, had a permanent maypole that stayed up year round.
The ritual was also popular in ancient Rome, however. The late Oxford professor and anthropologist E.O. James discusses the Maypole's connection to Roman traditions in his 1962 article "The Influence of Folklore on the History of Religion." James suggests that trees were stripped of their leaves and limbs, and then decorated with garlands of ivy, vines, and flowers as part of the Roman spring celebration. This may have been part of the festival of Floralia, which began on April 28. Other theories include that the trees, or poles, were wrapped in violets as an homage to the mythological couple Attis and Cybele.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Russia issues nuclear apocalypse threat as WW3 risk grows
07:48 ET, Thu, Apr 30, 2026 Updated: 08:08 ET, Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Medvedev warns that WW3 is on the verge of happening (Image: Getty images )
Russian ex-president Dmitry Medvedev has warned of a "real possibility" of a "nuclear apocalypse" as he cautioned that Russia is on a collision course with the UK and the rest of Europe.
Russian ex-president Dmitry Medvedev has warned of a "real possibility" of a "nuclear apocalypse" as he cautioned that Russia is on a collision course with the UK and the rest of Europe.
In a chilling address to Russian schoolchildren, the close Putin ally declared: "Our conflict with the Western world today is existential in nature.
"That is, it's a question of existence," he said.
"And, unfortunately, I have no illusions about what will happen next," he added.
"I'm often accused of using harsh rhetoric and talking about a nuclear apocalypse."
Medvedev serves as Putin's deputy on the Russian security council. (Image: Getty Images )
"But, unfortunately, it's a real possibility. Anyone who doesn't realize this is either a dreamer or a fool."
"But, unfortunately, it's a real possibility. Anyone who doesn't realize this is either a dreamer or a fool."
La Sierra SDA University Church Plans Gay Graduation Celebration
La Sierra SDA University Church Plans Gay Graduation Celebration
April 27, 2026 NewsHound
Blending Adventism with Lavender Graduation is like mixing used motor oil with fresh orange juice. It profanes the sacred with rainbow glitter poured over the altar.
Yet on June 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Sierra Vista Chapel at La Sierra University Church in Riverside, Kinship Sabbath School will host its Lavender Graduation for the “LGBT+ Class of 2026.”
They celebrate “resilience and resistance.” It is a resistance to the plain Word of God. This is no innocent ceremony. Lavender graduations began in the 1990s to celebrate what Scripture calls sin. Now it invades a Seventh-day Adventist chapel. Graduates wear lavender stoles, hear their identities cheered without repentance, and turn a house intended for worship into a platform for pride — the very spirit God resists (Proverbs 16:18; James 4:6).
Friends and “chosen family” will applaud as rebellion is renamed righteousness.
Liberal adventism (lower case intentional) thrives on this. It craves cultural applause, trading “Thus saith the Lord” for “Thus feels the culture.” Biblical authority bends to personal experience.
Objecting to this abomination will get you called ‘homophobic.’ The sad truth is these people are Biblephobes and Holinessphobes.
Notice the profound difference beween this Seventh-day Adventist school and Biola University, a non-Adventist school.
"Biola’s Position on Marriage and Sexuality
“Biola University’s position on marriage affirms the goodness of sexual relationships as designed by God to be expressed within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman. More information on the University’s theological position regarding human sexuality may be found in its Board of Trustees’ approved Statement of Biblical Principles: God’s Intentional Design for Life.
We believe that sexual activity outside of marriage, behavior involving or having the potential to lead to sexual activity outside of marriage (including, but not limited to nudity, cohabitation, pornography), and sexual activity between two persons of the same sex (whether or not married) is contrary to God’s intentional design for sexuality. Living out God’s intent for sexual expression, while requiring sacrifice at times, is ultimately a source of freedom (John 10:10). Biola hopes to foster a community where living according to this intent helps each person thrive personally, relationally, and spiritually.
Biola’s Position on Gender
Biola University’s position on gender affirms the goodness of God’s creation of humankind as male and female. Specifically, in its Statement of Biblical Principles: God’s Intentional Design for Life, Biola states, “We believe God created all things and set in place the laws of nature, not according to random chance but according to his perfect, miraculous and purposeful plan...God created the natural world and called it good, and after he created male and female he declared his creation very good.”
Our sex as male or female is a biological given of the individual human person from conception made manifest at birth, and is a stable characteristic of the person determined by God’s creational intent.”
Wow.
April 27, 2026 NewsHound
Blending Adventism with Lavender Graduation is like mixing used motor oil with fresh orange juice. It profanes the sacred with rainbow glitter poured over the altar.
Yet on June 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Sierra Vista Chapel at La Sierra University Church in Riverside, Kinship Sabbath School will host its Lavender Graduation for the “LGBT+ Class of 2026.”
They celebrate “resilience and resistance.” It is a resistance to the plain Word of God. This is no innocent ceremony. Lavender graduations began in the 1990s to celebrate what Scripture calls sin. Now it invades a Seventh-day Adventist chapel. Graduates wear lavender stoles, hear their identities cheered without repentance, and turn a house intended for worship into a platform for pride — the very spirit God resists (Proverbs 16:18; James 4:6).
Friends and “chosen family” will applaud as rebellion is renamed righteousness.
Liberal adventism (lower case intentional) thrives on this. It craves cultural applause, trading “Thus saith the Lord” for “Thus feels the culture.” Biblical authority bends to personal experience.
Objecting to this abomination will get you called ‘homophobic.’ The sad truth is these people are Biblephobes and Holinessphobes.
Notice the profound difference beween this Seventh-day Adventist school and Biola University, a non-Adventist school.
"Biola’s Position on Marriage and Sexuality
“Biola University’s position on marriage affirms the goodness of sexual relationships as designed by God to be expressed within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman. More information on the University’s theological position regarding human sexuality may be found in its Board of Trustees’ approved Statement of Biblical Principles: God’s Intentional Design for Life.
We believe that sexual activity outside of marriage, behavior involving or having the potential to lead to sexual activity outside of marriage (including, but not limited to nudity, cohabitation, pornography), and sexual activity between two persons of the same sex (whether or not married) is contrary to God’s intentional design for sexuality. Living out God’s intent for sexual expression, while requiring sacrifice at times, is ultimately a source of freedom (John 10:10). Biola hopes to foster a community where living according to this intent helps each person thrive personally, relationally, and spiritually.
Biola’s Position on Gender
Biola University’s position on gender affirms the goodness of God’s creation of humankind as male and female. Specifically, in its Statement of Biblical Principles: God’s Intentional Design for Life, Biola states, “We believe God created all things and set in place the laws of nature, not according to random chance but according to his perfect, miraculous and purposeful plan...God created the natural world and called it good, and after he created male and female he declared his creation very good.”
Our sex as male or female is a biological given of the individual human person from conception made manifest at birth, and is a stable characteristic of the person determined by God’s creational intent.”
Wow.
Mamdani caught in intense moment with King Charles after calling for return of 105.6 carat Indian diamond
The diamond, originating in the Kollur mine in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India, is set into a royal crown on display in the Tower of London
News
The Associated Press
14:38 ET, 29 Apr 2026
Updated 11:26 ET, 30 Apr 2026
Mamdani and the King were captured shaking hands at the event sharing a friendly conversation
Mamdani and the King were captured shaking hands at the event sharing a friendly conversation
(Image: AP)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shook hands with King Charles III after he said that if he were to speak with the monarch during his visit to New York, he would urge the monarch to return a massive crown jewel to India.
“If I were to speak to the King separately from that, I’d probably encourage him to return the Kohinoor diamond,” Mamdani said when asked at a press conference hours before the 9/11 ceremony, coming just months after the mayor showed his true colors during a crisis.
The diamond, originating in the Kollur mine in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India, is set into a royal crown on display in the Tower of London. Seized by the East India Company after its victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War of 1849, the gem was given to Queen Victoria and has remained part of the Crown Jewels ever since. But countries including India, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan have all claimed ownership. The controversy between the mayor and King Charles came as Donald Trump was caught on camera doing a shocking act to Melania at an inappropriate moment.
The Koh-i-noor diamond wasn't used during King Charles III’s coronation, allowing Buckingham Palace to sidestep the controversy surrounding a gem acquired during the age of Empire.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla took part in the wreath-laying ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial, where they met with first responders and the families of victims of the Sept.11 attacks.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other dignitaries also attended the ceremony, which comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shook hands with King Charles III after he said that if he were to speak with the monarch during his visit to New York, he would urge the monarch to return a massive crown jewel to India.
“If I were to speak to the King separately from that, I’d probably encourage him to return the Kohinoor diamond,” Mamdani said when asked at a press conference hours before the 9/11 ceremony, coming just months after the mayor showed his true colors during a crisis.
The diamond, originating in the Kollur mine in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India, is set into a royal crown on display in the Tower of London. Seized by the East India Company after its victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War of 1849, the gem was given to Queen Victoria and has remained part of the Crown Jewels ever since. But countries including India, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan have all claimed ownership. The controversy between the mayor and King Charles came as Donald Trump was caught on camera doing a shocking act to Melania at an inappropriate moment.
The Koh-i-noor diamond wasn't used during King Charles III’s coronation, allowing Buckingham Palace to sidestep the controversy surrounding a gem acquired during the age of Empire.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla took part in the wreath-laying ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial, where they met with first responders and the families of victims of the Sept.11 attacks.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other dignitaries also attended the ceremony, which comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
What is Adobe?
The company behind Photoshop.
James Nunns February 22, 2022
Table of contentsWhat is included in the Creative Cloud?
How many users were exposed in the Adobe mega data breach?
Officially known as Adobe Systems, Adobe is an American software company known for its multimedia and creativity software products. Popular products include Photoshop, Acrobat Reader, and Creative Cloud.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company was founded in 1982 by John Warnock and Charles Geschke. The name comes from Adobe Creek in California, which ran behind the houses of the company’s founders.
One of the company’s first products was digital fonts, with the company entering the consumer software market in the 1980s. Adobe Illustrator was the company’s first consumer product, which was a vector-based drawing program for Mac.
Photoshop, Adobe’s flagship product, hit the market in 1989. The company followed up this software hit with its Adobe Acrobat and Reader software. PDF is now an International Standard.
Image: Shutterstock
What is included in the Creative Cloud?
The Adobe Creative Cloud is a Software as a service (SaaS) package that grants access to a wide range of creative tools, depending on the subscription.
Photoshop is the best-known product in the lineup, and the industry standard for image editing, but the Creative Cloud also includes Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom and InDesign.
Users also have access to products such as fonts and stock images and assets.
How many users were exposed in the Adobe mega data breach?
In 2013, Adobe was rocked by a huge data breach. The company admitted that 38 million active users had been exposed – far more than the initially reported 2.9 million – with the attackers having obtained access to their IDs and encrypted passwords. The hackers also managed to make off with part of the source code for Photoshop.
Then in 2019, Adobe servers were once again hacked, revealing sensitive information for 7.5 million customers, including email addresses and subscription status. No financial information or passwords were taken but this created a serious phishing risk for users.
The Adobe Creative Cloud is a Software as a service (SaaS) package that grants access to a wide range of creative tools, depending on the subscription.
Photoshop is the best-known product in the lineup, and the industry standard for image editing, but the Creative Cloud also includes Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom and InDesign.
Users also have access to products such as fonts and stock images and assets.
How many users were exposed in the Adobe mega data breach?
In 2013, Adobe was rocked by a huge data breach. The company admitted that 38 million active users had been exposed – far more than the initially reported 2.9 million – with the attackers having obtained access to their IDs and encrypted passwords. The hackers also managed to make off with part of the source code for Photoshop.
Then in 2019, Adobe servers were once again hacked, revealing sensitive information for 7.5 million customers, including email addresses and subscription status. No financial information or passwords were taken but this created a serious phishing risk for users.
James Comey Surrenders: Indicted Over “86 47” Seashell Post | Trump Threat Case
James Comey Surrenders: Indicted Over “86 47” Seashell Post | Trump Threat Case | N18G
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Former FBI Director James Comey has surrendered to authorities after being indicted over a controversial social media post involving seashells arranged into the numbers “86 47.” Prosecutors allege the post, made last year, was interpreted as a potential threat against former U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering a legal investigation that has now escalated into formal charges.
The case has sparked intense political and public debate in the United States, with supporters and critics divided over whether the post was symbolic expression or a coded threat. Legal experts suggest the indictment could raise important questions around intent, free speech, and the interpretation of digital content in criminal investigations.
Comey, a former top law enforcement official, now finds himself at the center of a high-profile legal battle that carries both legal and political implications. The case is expected to draw significant attention in the coming weeks as proceedings move forward.
Indian Wedding Baraat Shuts Down New York!...
Indian Wedding Baraat Shuts Down New York! Fifth Avenue पर Desi Dance Video Viral, Public Shocked
Indian Wedding Baraat in New York: Traffic jams due to wedding processions are common in India, but when they happen on New York's Fifth Avenue, home to showrooms of the world's biggest brands, it becomes news. Recently, an Indian-origin couple made their wedding so memorable that even New York police had to stop traffic.
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Should a governor know the difference between SILICONE & Silicon?
Should a governor know the difference between SILICONE & Silicon?
AI Overview
Yes, a governor should know the difference between silicon and silicone. While they sound similar, they are entirely different materials used in distinct industries, and confusing them could lead to misunderstandings regarding economic development, manufacturing, and environmental policy.
Tim Walz said SILICONE Valley!
You’re absolutely right—in his April 28, 2026, State of the State address, Governor Tim Walz did indeed say "Silicone Valley" when referring to the tech hub.
"I don't want SILICONE Valley deciding how artificial intelligence and other new technologies will impact our small towns in our working families."...Tim Walz
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You’re absolutely right—in his April 28, 2026, State of the State address, Governor Tim Walz did indeed say "Silicone Valley" when referring to the tech hub.
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While the official transcript from MN.gov and local news outlets typically correct it to "Silicon," viewers and political commentators quickly picked up on the pronunciation of the extra "e" during the live broadcast.
This isn't the first time his pronunciation has sparked a debate:The "Walz" vs. "Waltz" debate: His own last name is often mispronounced as "Waltz" (the dance), though he and his team at MPR News have clarified it is pronounced like "walls."
Heartland Branding: Supporters often view these slips as part of his "Midwestern dad" persona, while critics, such as those featured on Sky News Australia, have used them to question his polish on the national stage.
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
While the official transcript from MN.gov and local news outlets typically correct it to "Silicon," viewers and political commentators quickly picked up on the pronunciation of the extra "e" during the live broadcast.
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Context of the Slip
The gaffe occurred during a segment where Walz was taking a swipe at the "technocrat" elite, specifically naming Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, and JD Vance. He was arguing that these figures shouldn't be the ones deciding the future of Artificial Intelligence for "working families" in small towns.
Context of the Slip
The gaffe occurred during a segment where Walz was taking a swipe at the "technocrat" elite, specifically naming Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, and JD Vance. He was arguing that these figures shouldn't be the ones deciding the future of Artificial Intelligence for "working families" in small towns.
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This isn't the first time his pronunciation has sparked a debate:The "Walz" vs. "Waltz" debate: His own last name is often mispronounced as "Waltz" (the dance), though he and his team at MPR News have clarified it is pronounced like "walls."
Heartland Branding: Supporters often view these slips as part of his "Midwestern dad" persona, while critics, such as those featured on Sky News Australia, have used them to question his polish on the national stage.
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Silicon is a naturally occurring, hard, semiconducting element (Si) used in electronics, whereas silicone is a synthetic, flexible, heat-resistant polymer made of silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen used in sealants and medical products. Think "silicon" for computer chips and "silicone" for rubbery, man-made materials.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar mocked over brutal World War ‘11’ gaffe in resurfaced video
Rep. Ilhan Omar mocked over brutal World War '11' gaffe in resurfaced video
Opinion by Victor Nava
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was mocked on social media Monday over a resurfaced video where she referred to World War II as “World War Eleven.”
In the Jan. 22, 2025, clip, Omar, flanked by other congressional Democrats, calls for the repeal of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which President Trump invoked to quickly deport suspected Venezuelan gang members in the country illegally.
“The last time the Alien Enemies Act was invoked, it was used to detain and deport German, Japanese, Italian immigrants during World War Eleven,” the far-left “Squad” congresswoman declared, reading from prepared remarks.
Omar quickly corrected herself after the verbal blunder.
“Oh … two … sorry,” she said, chuckling.
Omar made the verbal blunder in January 2025, while discussing efforts to repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. C-SPAN
President Trump has previously criticized the Minnesota Democrat’s intelligence, referring to her as “Low IQ Ilhan Omar,” in a Truth Social post earlier this year, and several social media users hurled similar insults at Omar after watching the brutal gaffe.
“I can’t believe this dummy is in Congress,” read an X post from Libs of TikTok, which included a clip of the Omar’s misstep.
“She learned history at the Quality Learing Center,” MAGA influencer Sarah Sizzle wrote on X, referring to the infamous sign at a now- shuttered Minnesota day care center that was at the center of a fraud scandal last year.
Omar was ridiculed on social media over the gaffe. C-SPAN
“Was this for real? I thought it might be AI,” conservative columnist Ed Morrissey posted in disbelief.
Another X user responded with an AI-generated New York Times frontpage blaming Trump for starting “World War Eleven.”
One person argued Omar had “a case of the Biden’s” that day.
“This is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the stupidist generation of politicians the world has witnessed,” another X user lamented.
Omar’s office did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
These Common Food Preservatives May Be Linked To Cancer, According To A New Study
Here's what the research found and what experts say to do next.
By Amanda Mactas
PUBLISHED: FEB 23, 2026
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- A large study followed more than 100,000 people for nearly 15 years and found links between higher intake of certain preservatives and a modestly higher cancer risk.
- The researchers flagged a handful of additives, but experts stress the results show association, not causation, and may reflect overall ultra-processed diets.
- If you’re concerned, focus on limiting ultra-processed foods, reading labels, and building meals around whole foods rather than panicking and purging your kitchen.
A recent study called into question the long-term health effects of common food preservatives. The study, published by BMJ Group, tracked more than 100,000 people for nearly 15 years and found that a handful of common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer. While previous research has suggested certain preservatives can damage cells and DNA, scientists wanted to see whether these additives were associated with increased cancer risk in real-world diets.
The study examined 17 preservatives and found that only some were linked to a higher cancer risk. In particular, potassium sorbate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite, and sulfites were associated with an increased risk of overall cancer, as well as specific types like breast and prostate cancer. However, just because people who consumed more preservatives had a higher risk of developing cancer doesn't mean the preservatives themselves caused it—other factors could also be at play.
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