Pope Francis continues to receive oxygen and has no fever. This morning, he participated in Mass. The prognosis remains guarded. By Vatican News On Sunday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “Today, too, the Holy Father’s clinical condition has remained stable. The Pope has not required non-invasive

Most retirees lean on Social Security to some degree. According to a 2024 Gallup poll, a whopping 88% of retired U.S. adults say their benefits are either a major or minor source of income. But the program can be confusing sometimes, and some lesser-known factors could reduce your benefits after you begin claiming. In some

Households are carrying record levels of debt. Balances climbed to $18.04 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data. Presidents Day weekend is a historically busy time for tax filing, and many Americans could turn to their refunds to pay off debt. A

President Donald Trump has recently ordered a new investigation into U.S. lumber imports, which might lead to higher tariffs on lumber from Canada and other countries. This move is part of Trump’s ongoing effort to protect U.S. industries, especially the timber sector, and to reduce dependence on imports. The investigation will focus on national security

Britain hosted a summit of European leaders on Sunday to shore up support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood. The London meeting took on greater importance in defending the war-torn ally and boosting the continent’s defenses.