On April 26, 2025, a horrific incident unfolded at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, a vibrant Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, Canada. Around 8 p.m. PT, a black SUV driven by 30-year-old local resident Kai-Ji Adam Lo plowed into a crowd, killing at least 11 people, ranging in age from 5 to 65, and injuring dozens. The festival, which drew up to 100,000 attendees to celebrate Filipino-Canadian culture with food, music, and performances, was a cherished community event officially recognized by British Columbia since 2023. Lo was apprehended at the scene by bystanders, with social media footage showing...

LOS ANGELES — Reality TV star Dorit Kemsley, a prominent figure on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has filed for divorce from her husband, Paul "PK" Kemsley, on April 25, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. The filing, reported by E! News, comes just one day after PK was photographed in a passionate embrace with Shana Wall, igniting a firestorm of gossip and speculation in Hollywood circles. The couple, married for a decade, share two children, Jagger, 11, and Phoenix, 9. Their relationship had been under scrutiny since announcing their separation in May 2024. Recent developments, including PK’s public declaration...

April 25, 2025 The world mourns as Pope Francis' funeral, set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, draws over 130 foreign delegations, including U.S. President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden. The Vatican reports that more than 130,000 people have visited the pontiff’s coffin as he lies in state, reflecting his profound global impact as the first South American pope. Known for his humility and advocacy for the marginalized, Francis’ legacy resonates deeply, with tributes pouring in from Roman Catholic communities worldwide. The ceremony, steeped in centuries-old Vatican tradition, underscores Francis’ role in bridging divides during his papacy. Norah O’Donnell...

Harvard University has filed a high-stakes lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully freezing $2.2 billion in federal research funding. The legal action, initiated on April 21, 2025, in Boston’s federal court, stems from the administration’s demands for controversial policy changes, which Harvard argues threaten academic freedom and constitutional principles. The administration’s conditions included auditing professors for plagiarism, reporting international students accused of misconduct, and appointing an external overseer to enforce “viewpoint diversity” in academic departments. Harvard’s president, Alan M. Garber, denounced these measures as an unprecedented overreach, warning of “severe and long-lasting” consequences for higher education. The...

Pope Francis, the beloved and often controversial leader of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his passing today, plunging the global Catholic community into mourning and initiating the intricate process of selecting his successor. Details surrounding the pontiff's final hours have begun to emerge, following the release of the first images of his body lying in an open casket. Vatican officials confirmed the cause of death as cerebral stroke and heart failure. Attention now swiftly turns to the College of Cardinals, who will convene in the coming days for the conclave – a...