Month: May 2025

A photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tackling her other big job went viral Thursday. Just before Mother’s Day, Leavitt was photographed feeding her nine-month-old son Nicholas Robert Riccio, nicknamed “Niko,” while typing at her desk. The photo was captured by Margo Martin, special assistant to the president and communications advisor, and posted…

President Trump is not shy about defending Christianity. His bold commitment to protecting Christians from persecution is one reason that most evangelicals have voted for him in three straight elections. While I am grateful for his strong stand for religious liberty, I’m concerned by his administration’s recent actions threatening Afghan Christians to self-deport “immediately” or…

Pope Leo XIV was welcomed as the newest pontiff by a sea of faithful and an uninterrupted view of St. Peter’s Square on Thursday. Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public using Italian and Spanish dialects and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about building…

Allergy season is upon us, and it’s bringing about some of the worst cases yet. “Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns allow plants and trees to grow in places they didn’t before,” according to the American Lung Association — which means a rising pollen count, and even new types of pollen. The Asthma and Allergy…

Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide and sexual assault. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673.  Wynonna and Ashley Judd admitted in a new docuseries they had a complicated relationship with their late mom, Naomi Judd,…

In the blistering summer heat, Cheryl Holsonbake found herself driving two hours from her home to California’s rural Kern County, where she would search with her “bare hands” any land that appeared like a shallow grave. The matriarch was joined by two other mothers in search of answers for their children. “We took shovels and…

From action-packed movie roles to high-profile relationships, Ana de Armas is no stranger to the spotlight.  However, the 37-year-old Cuban actress – who has recently been photographed out and about with Tom Cruise – has no interest in living a life in the public eye. During an interview with Elle in 2022, the “Blonde” star,…

A motorcyclist and a child died on Saturday after the rider lost control of the bike and crashed into a crowded parking lot in Dallas, Texas, according to police. Police said the motorcyclist struck two children under the age of 10, killing one of them. The second child was transported to the hospital in an…

“Saturday Night Live” is no stranger to poking fun at religion, but its latest sketch is drawing criticism for suggesting Vice President JD Vance may have played a role in the death of Pope Francis. The episode opened with a sentimental musical number dedicated to moms ahead of Mother’s Day. The song was abruptly interrupted…

“Pioneer Woman” star Ree Drummond recently opened up about restarting her health journey.  In an April 30 post on her Pioneer Woman blog, Drummond, 56, contemplated the four years that had passed since she penned a 2021 blog post in which she shared the tips that helped her shed over 50 pounds. The Food Network…