Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide

Pope Francis speaks Sunday during Mass on the occasion of the World Day of the Poor in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican. (Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press) Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead … Read more

Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine’s infrastructure

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian rocket attack in the Poltava region of Ukraine on Sunday. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via Associated Press) Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest in recent months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. The … Read more

Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in Belize after drenching Honduras

Residents cross a bridge under construction amid rain showers brought on by Tropical Storm Sara, on the outskirts of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on Saturday. (Moises Castillo / Associated Press) Tropical Storm Sara on Sunday made landfall in Belize, where forecasters expect heavy rain to cause life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides. The storm moved inland … Read more

Prep talk: Covering the positives in high school sports

The Edwards brothers, Owen (left), a freshman, and Noa, a junior, are going to be Arcadia High spark plugs in basketball. (Arcadia High) It’s time to find a distraction, and talking or reading about the positives in high school sports is going to be mine. Join me on a daily journey. Haters, go away. Politics, … Read more

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones (right) fights challenger Stipe Miocic during their heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden in New York, on Nov. 16, 2024.Photo by KENA BETANCUR /AFP via Getty Images NEW YORK — Jon Jones had just knocked the breath out of the heavyweight challenger he pummeled into retirement when UFC’s greatest … Read more

Saskatchewan Rush win pair of NLL preseason games

Saskatchewan Rush forward Zach Manns celebrates one of his five goals Saturday night in a 13-8 win over the San Diego Seals at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.Photo by Steve Hiscock / Saskatchewan Rus Ahead of the official start of the 2024-25 National Lacrosse League season, the Saskatchewan Rush were in Oakville, Ont. for a pair … Read more

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