Curiosity

was still half asleep when I entered the kitchen and something strange caught my eye. A small pale pink spot appeared right between the cabinet and the wall. Dry, odorless, and soundless. It hadn’t been there yesterday, I was sure of it. And yet it seemed as if it had always been there, as if…

Pope Leo XIV began his pontificate with a ceremony that will be remembered for its grandeur and symbolism. In St. Peter’s Square, before a sea of pilgrims and faithful, he was presented with two of the most powerful emblems of the papacy: the Palio and the Fisherman’s Ring. The Palio, draped across his shoulders, represents…

I’m 88 now, and airports feel like a young person’s sport—bright lights, hurry-up lines, and floors that go on forever. I’d rather be on my porch with a paperback and a glass of sweet tea. But my oldest friend, Edward, died, and there are some journeys you make because the promise is older than your…

Tragic Death of 18-Year-Old Kylee Monteiro Kylee Monteiro, just 18 and 11 weeks pregnant, was allegedly killed by 22-year-old Gregory Groom. Prosecutors say he stabbed her and buried her in his grandparents’ backyard, attempting to hide the crime with cut trees and brush. On August 7, Kylee sent her sister Faith a chilling text: “He threw…

Country music has always prided itself on its roots, tradition, and authenticity. But when mainstream pop culture crosses into its territory, sparks often fly. That is exactly what happened this month after a highly publicized clash between Beyoncé and country music legend Martina McBride. Beyoncé, who has long blended elements of R&B, pop, and hip-hop…