The article discusses the ancient prophecy of Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Irish saint, which predicts a succession of Popes leading up to the end of the world. This prophecy, known as the “Prophecy of the Popes,” consists of short Latin phrases that supposedly describe each Pope. Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013 brought renewed attentionContinue reading “The Final See”
Monthly Archives: May 2025
805 Pile-Up: Fatal Shutdown
A major traffic incident shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 805 in San Diego on Monday morning. The closure stemmed from a traffic collision involving at least one semi-truck, causing a significant fuel spill. The incident occurred near Mira Mesa Boulevard, leading to widespread traffic congestion throughout the surrounding area. Authorities, including the CaliforniaContinue reading “805 Pile-Up: Fatal Shutdown”
Venom Man
Tim Friede, a Wisconsin man, has been injecting himself with snake venom for over 20 years in an attempt to build immunity. He started with cobra venom and gradually added other dangerous species, including black mambas and taipans. His unconventional pursuit stems from a desire to develop an antivenom that is more accessible and affordable.Continue reading “Venom Man”
Alibaba’s US Exit?
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take action and delist Chinese companies that are not in compliance with U.S. auditing standards. The lawmakers, including Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Mike Gallagher, argue that these companies pose a risk to American investors due to the lack ofContinue reading “Alibaba’s US Exit?”
United Against Dictatorship
May Day 2025 saw over 1,000 rallies across the United States, marking one of the largest May Day turnouts in recent decades. These demonstrations were primarily aimed at opposing the policies and actions of the Trump administration. While a diverse array of groups participated, the underlying theme connecting the protests was a rejection of theContinue reading “United Against Dictatorship”
Miller’s Mass Deportation Plan
The article discusses escalating attacks on democratic rights in the United States, exemplified by recent statements from Trump ally Stephen Miller. Miller outlined plans for a second Trump administration, including mass deportations, detentions in military-style camps, and the deployment of the military against civilian populations. These plans represent a significant expansion of executive power andContinue reading “Miller’s Mass Deportation Plan”
NZ Doctor Strike The Breaking Point
The New Zealand National Party-led government is implementing significant cuts to the public health system, including proposed pay cuts for doctors and nurses. This is occurring despite previous promises of improved healthcare and is being justified by the government as necessary to address budget deficits. The article argues these cuts are part of a broaderContinue reading “NZ Doctor Strike The Breaking Point”
Militarism Unbound
The provided article argues that the term “defense spending” used by imperialist powers to describe their military expenditures is a falsehood. It contends that these powers are not genuinely concerned with defense but rather with projecting their power and pursuing their own economic and strategic interests on a global scale. The article points to theContinue reading “Militarism Unbound”
Sri Lanka: Local Power Shift
The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) is urging working people in specific regions of Sri Lanka, namely Kolonnawa and Karainagar, to cast their votes for SEP candidates in the upcoming local government elections. The party emphasizes that its call for support is limited to these two localities. Outside of Kolonnawa and Karainagar, the SEP is explicitlyContinue reading “Sri Lanka: Local Power Shift”
Left Turnabout
The article criticizes the Left Party of Germany for supporting the Ukrainian government and its exclusion of Russian representatives from the 80th anniversary commemoration of the end of World War II. The author argues that the Left Party’s alignment with the Ukrainian government, which it characterizes as an oligarchic regime influenced by far-right elements, isContinue reading “Left Turnabout”