Corn on the cob is a summertime staple, and boiling it just right ensures a juicy, tender bite every time. Start with the freshest corn—look for green, snug husks and full, plump kernels. Avoid ears with dry husks or brown spots, as these indicate aging corn that may turn out tough. Boiling time depends on…

Pope Francis made an emotional final appearance on Easter Sunday (20 April), delivering a message of peace and unity just a day before his death at the age of 88. Speaking from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he emphasized the importance of freedom of religion, thought, and expression. He called attention to the suffering…

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary, is under fire after reportedly sharing U.S. military plans in private Signal group chats that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. According to CNN and other outlets, Hegseth discussed airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, ignoring warnings from aides about sharing sensitive information. This follows an earlier leak from…

Pope Francis passed away on the morning of 21 April, as announced by Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell. A nine-day mourning period will follow, during which the process of selecting the next pope begins. The College of Cardinals—senior church officials appointed by previous popes—will gather for a conclave in the Sistine Chapel. Over a period…

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday at 7:35am, the Vatican has entered a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale. His body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica for three days, during which prayer services and masses will be held. Though papal funerals are typically ceremonial, Pope Francis had expressed…

The portrayal of Captain Edward John Smith in the film Titanic shows him dying heroically at the ship’s wheel as water crashes through the windows. However, the true events surrounding his death remain unclear and have been surrounded by rumors. Shortly after the Titanic’s sinking in 1912, several newspapers claimed Smith shot himself, while others…

I had planned a romantic evening to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, but things unraveled quickly. My husband, Thomas, called to say he had to leave for a sudden business trip, leaving me heartbroken. Soon after, a delivery arrived—a cake with the shocking message, “It’s time to get divorced!” and a card that read, “Hope…

The U.S. government has issued a “do not travel” advisory for certain regions in Colombia and the entire country of Burkina Faso due to heightened risks of violence, terrorism, and kidnapping. In Colombia, areas such as Arauca, Cauca, and the Colombia-Venezuela border are considered highly dangerous, with common occurrences of armed robbery, murder, and terrorist…

Area 51, located in southern Nevada, remains one of the most mysterious and speculated-about places on Earth. In 1996, anthropologist Jerry Freeman ventured into the area, not searching for UFOs but looking for gold. Traveling at night to avoid security patrols, Freeman claimed to witness bizarre phenomena, including a blue light emerging from a doorway…

Adhara Pérez, diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at age three, endured bullying and isolation from a young age. Misunderstood by peers and overlooked by teachers, she battled depression and withdrew from school. But a therapy session revealed her extraordinary IQ of 162—higher than Einstein’s or Hawking’s. With support from her determined mother, Adhara enrolled in a…